Obituaries

On October 3, 2025, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Robyn for 58 years, much loved father of Amanda, and Douglas, much loved father-in-law of Dean. Treasured Granddad of Paige and Cor...

A much loved and cherished husband of Lauren, and a loved and cherished dad of Madeline and Hugo. Robin was a loved son, brother, and extended member of his family. A great friend of many, and respected colleague. The funeral service for R...

On Monday, October 6, 2025, peacefully, at Nurse Maude Care Home, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Graeme, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Barry (deceased) and Raewyn, Paulene and Colin, Lynley and Pete, Leanne and Paul, treasured Nanna, and Grea...

Passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, aged 89 years. Dearly loved and respected by his family and friends. Glynn had an outstanding career in physics at the University of Canterbury, Oxford University, and UCLA, had a wide reach in the communi...

Born in Coventry, England. Passed away September 25, 2025, in Christchurch, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynne, much-loved father and father-in-law of Bron and Drew (Fairlie), and Simon and Shelly (England). Proud Papie of Evann and Rhys (F...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sunja, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Beloved wife of John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Lee, Suzie and John, Johnny and Clare, and loved Grandma of Ruby, Rose, Evelyn, Cull...

On Sunday morning, October 5, 2025, Brian slipped away peacefully in his sleep, comfortable and warm in his Ninja Turtle pyjamas in his own bed. Husband of the late Beryl, beloved Dad of Maureen, Dean, Graeme, and the late Vicky. He was a loved grand...

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, unexpectedly at home on the farm, aged 62 years.  Loved  mother and mother-in-law of Bre, Mitch and Janae, the best bonus Gran of Benji, and Fletcher. Loved daughter of Trish and the late Evan, treasured sister and s...

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...