Obituaries

On September 11, 2025, passed away peacefully, at Bethesda Care Home, Bishopdale, aged 96 years. Much loved wife of the late Arthur, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Philippa (Melbourne), Ian and Bronwyn (Sydney). Cherished grandmo...

On October 2, 2025, peacefully at Banbury Park, in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice, loving Mum and mother-in-law of Lesley and Dean, Vincent, and Ashley, loving Nana of Aynsley, Hamish, and Victoria; Sara, and Marc; Matthew, Samu...

On September 30, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Merelyn, loving father and father-in-law of Glen and Claire, Melissa and Graeme, devoted Popeye of Phoebe, loved brother and brother-in-law ...

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, peacefully, in her 90th year. Loved wife of the late Colin, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Robyn and Eric, Alister and Lavina, Derryn and Kerry, adored Nana of Sarah and Matthew, Christine and Mike, Matthew and Cushl...

1933-2025 On September 28, 2025, peacefully at WesleyCare. Loved husband of the late Helen, loving father and father-in-law to Ivan and Cheryl, Deborah and Nigel, Jacque and Bryan, Nigel and Claire, and Louise, much loved Grandad of Liam, Clara; Phil...

Passed peacefully at Lady Wigram on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband for 60 years of the late Melva, father and father-in-law of Adrianne and Rod, Stephen and Linda, and Kathy and Bryan, a grandfather, great-grandfather...

On September 27, 2025, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Robyn and Dougal Cockram, Andrew and Fiona Lill, Jo and Paul Cattermole, proud and loving Nanny o...

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our much loved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother on Monday, September 1, 2025. A true outdoorsman, he found his peace on the water. Whether casting a fly line, hoisting a sail, or wait...

Jeannie passed away on September 20, 2025, in the presence of her children, after a fierce battle with lung cancer.  She is survived by her partner Mark O’Connor and children, Mel, and Jono. Dearly loved Nana to Emilie, Hugo, Max, and Maisie. Mes...

Following a very short illness, Audrey passed away peacefully holding Max’s hand and surrounded by her family, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the comfort of her home in the Care Centre at Summerset Wigram, 15 days short of her 94th birthday. Aud...

It is with deep sadness that Gill shares the passing of her beloved husband of 57 years, Gary, who left us peacefully on September 24, 2025, at Burwood Hospital after a short illness, aged 80 years. Gary was a much loved and cherished father and fath...

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, aged 64 years. Much loved husband of Carolyn (CC), loved father and father-in-law of Jen and Ken, and Jack, adored Grandad of Fynn, and Pacey, loved brother of Leonard (deceased), Raymond, Junita, Gavin (deceased), La...

On September 24, 2025, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, with family by his side, aged 84 years. Devoted husband of Sa, dearly loved father of Alex, and Mat’e. Treasured Grandpa of Danelle, and Samantha; Ashley, and Liam, and a Great-Gr...

On September 27, 2025, passed away peacefully at home with Dave by her side, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife, best friend, and soulmate of Dave since first meeting at Jellie Park in 1966. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Kate and John McMillan,...

On September 28, 2025, passed away at home with family by her side, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother of James (deceased), Anna, and Michael, a beloved mother-in-law, and grandmother. Special thanks to Dr Michelle ...

On Friday, September 12, 2025, peacefully, aged 78 years. Loved husband of Rosalie, loved Dad and father-in-law of Sara and Tim, Mel and Nick, beloved Ralphie of Sam, Georgia, Harriet, Oscar, and Issy, loved by his extended family, and friend to many...

Passed away peacefully in her sleep, September 21, 2025, aged 97 years.  Quite possibly the world’s most positive and content person, Anne loved life and living.  An enthusiastic walker to the end!  Anne’s husband, Colin, left us four years ag...

On September 21, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Julie, loving father and father-in-law of Gayle and Tony, Paul and Rachel, loved stepfather of Sage and Lara, and Shaun, proud and treasured Grandad of A...

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Dearly loved partner of Nicola Stott, much loved son of the late Eileen and Clarence, loved brother and brother-in-law of Tonia, Pieta and Daryl Aitken, Tim and Helen,...

Peacefully, with family at her side, on September 8, 2025, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alf, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Colleen, and Alister and Karyn. Very much loved Nana of Annie and Denham, Alexander, Emily,...