Obituaries

Of Silverdale. On May 25, 2026, passed away peacefully, aged 93 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Ormande and Connie, loved sister and sister-in-law of Basil (deceased) and Beryl, Rosemary and Roy, Olwyn (deceased) and Robbie, loved aunty of R...

On May 25, 2026, passed away peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria Rest Home in Rangiora, aged 84 years. Much loved mother of Heather, Philip, and Hamish, and grandmother of their five children.  Wife of the late David. Messages may be addressed to: P...

On November 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, and after a courageous battle. Loving mother, and best friend of Sharon, loving and caring Nan to Ryan, Jessica, Braden, and Eilish, treasured Great-Nan to her nine great-grandchildren. June wa...

On Friday, October 31, 2025, after a short illness, at home, surrounded by family aged 34 years. Much loved son of Bob Turnbull and Hayley Coughlan, father of Blake, loved brother of Jessica, and Grant, uncle of Jason, Bailey, and Isabella, and frien...

Peacefully, at Lady Wigram Hospital, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, aged 98 years. Much loved wife of the late Lionel, Mum and mother-in-law of Cliff and Kitrina, and Bob (deceased) and Liz, special Grandma of Emma and Henry; and Thomas, and Great-Gra...

21/10/1936 - 28/8/2026. Passed peacefully. A proud academic and teacher at Christchurch Girls High School for decades. Loved wife of the late Stanley Francis Newman, step-mother of Craig, Tim, and Stephen. ”Two things in life are certain - taxes...

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 89 years, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Geoff for 65 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynne and Thad, and Philip and Vicky. Loved Grandma of Ross, S...

On Friday, August 15, 2025, peacefully, at Ellesmere Hospital, aged 76 years. Loved husband of Carolyn for 53 years, loved father and father-in-law of Simon and Vicki, Lisa and Aaron, adored Grandad and Granam of Lucy, Scarlett, Lukas, Stella, and Ev...

Died suddenly and unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Very loved son of Robert and Patricia (deceased), loved brother and brother-in-law of Larnce and Julie, Yasmin and David, and special uncle of Cassidy, and Wesle...

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Janet, loved father and father-in-law of Philip and Lorraine, and Tracey, cherished G-Dad of Dallas, Zak, Ashion, Me...

On February 22, 2026, at St Allisa Lifecare, surrounded by her loving family, in her 86th year. Loved wife of Winston for 62 years, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Kathryn and Stu, Craig and Lisa, Joanna and Stan, cherished grandmother of Hannah...

Passed away peacefully at Burlington Care Centre, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in the arms of her daughters, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Anthony (Tony) Barron. Eileen was a cherished mother and mother-in-law to Tracey, Susan and Nick. She...

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 4, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of Grant, and an exceptional Mum to Hayden, and Ashley. Cherished mother-in-law to Amie, and Nathan, and fondly known as “Grandma Giraffe” to Jack,...

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Much loved wife of the late Tony. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Alex and Karen, Bruce and Karen, and Martyn. Beloved grandmother and great-grandmother of her many grand...

On August 21, 2025, peacefully at St Albans Retirement Village, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian, loved Mum of Phil, mother-in-law of Sharlane, loved Nanna of Crystal, and a Great-Nanna of Bailey, and Brooklyn. Now at peace wit...

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, passed away peacefully at Burlington Village, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Lyn for 56 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Kate and Andrew (Blenheim), and Tim and Toni (Brisbane). Much loved and su...

Passed peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, on August 21, 2025, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Ron, loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Ann and Alan, and Deb and Owen. Treasured Grandma and Great-Grandma of Nick and Laur...

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, passed away peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home, surrounded by family, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Lester. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Damon and Judith, Anton and Allison, Myles and Bianca, Liane a...

On May 26, 2025, peacefully at Bupa Ashford. Beloved husband of Lois, loved father of Blair, and Mark, father-in-law of Hayley, loved Grandad of Jackson, Nikau, and Kahu, loved brother of Jane, and John, brother-in-law of Bob, Leonie, Janice and Kevi...

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, aged 63 years. Peacefully at home with Dawn, his beloved wife of 35 years. Much loved father of Arron, and Sam, father-in-law of Emma, cherished Pop of Archie, loved son of Frances and Brian (deceased), special son-in-...