Obituaries

Passed away, on August 15, 2025, with loving family by his side, aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Frances for 68 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Wayne and Sam, Karen and Mark, and Ina. Treasured grandad of Jason and Anita, Caitlyn and Ni...

On July 23, 2024, peacefully at The Bellevue Care Centre, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Sandra and Mark, Graeme, and the late Fiona, and Lynda and Erik. Loved and devoted Nana of Toby, Lucy, Holly...

5-11-1939 - 31-10-2025. Dearly loved husband and companion of Janet for over 60 years. Loved father of Simon, and Amanda, father-in-law of Ben Wilson, and grandfather of Louis, and Bess. Brother of Marilyn, and Max (both deceased), Peter, Pam, and Ja...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on February 10, 2025, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret Anne (deceased), loved Dad of Simon, Sarah (deceased), Miranda, Anna, and Margot, loved father-in-law of Jack, and Terri. Loved Granddad and �...

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 February 13, 2025, passed away peacefully, with family and friends by her side as was her wish, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Norman, much loved Mum of Dean and Terri, and Kim and Craig, treasured Nan of Matthew, Nathan, and Hayden...

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...

On Monday October 21, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Loving mother of Mark and Andrea, mother-in-law of Stuart and Sylvia. Adored Grandma of Emma and her partner George, the late Ellen, Thomas, Nicole, and the late Luke. Many thanks to...

On February 8, 2025, at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Trevor for 66 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Mike and Mary, Geoff, Michelle and Garry, a loved Nana and Great-Nana. Special thanks to the staff at C...

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...

On October 29, 2024, peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Terry, much loved daughter of Paddy and Anne Blanchfield (both deceased), loved eldest sister and sister-in-law of Pat and Norma, Frank and  Claire ...

Passed away peacefully at Arvida Ilam, on January 21, 2025, aged 94 years. Much loved daughter of the late Vince and Gwen, loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Vince and Glady, and loved sister of the late Colin. Loved and respected aunt of Gre...

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...

On February 11, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Alison, much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Jan and Russell, Pip and Iain, and Bec and Richard. Treasured Grandad of Zoe, a...

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at home, after a short illness, aged 79 years. Loved husband of the late Gillian, loved father of Miles, and  Sarah, and loved father-in-law of Clinton, adored Gramps and best mate of William, loved brother, uncle, an...

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 Friday, July 26, 2024, in Christchurch, in his 98th year. Much loved husband of the late Sandra, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Hamish and Margot, Janine and Richie, David and Anne, Duncan and Lorraine, Richard and Jackie. Proud Grandad ...