Obituaries
Kathleen Rachel PARISH
21/08/2025
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...
Margaret Rosa CANON
21/08/2025
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...
Roger Grantley NORTON
26/05/2025
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...
John Allen DOBSON
02/08/2024
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch hospital on August 2, 2024, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Philippa, and much loved father and father in law of Nicky and Duncan, Jo and Dougal, James and Jo, and proud ‘Pops’ of Angus and Jack, Osca...
Valma Margaret BROWN
22/08/2025
On August 22, 2025, peacefully at WesleyCare aged 93 years. Dearly loved mother of David, Kevin, and Sharyn, stepmother of Jenny, loved Grandma of Rebecca, Theresa, and Shelby, and great-grandmother of Cooper, and Molly. Heartfelt thanks to the team ...
Margaret Anne “Maggie” WRIGHT
15/02/2025
Passed away after a short illness, surrounded by family, in Christchurch Hospital on Saturday, February 15, 2025, aged 59 years. Dearly loved daughter of Lorraine and Dick, and stepdaughter of Sandy (all deceased), dearly loved sister and sister-in-l...
Thora Naomi MACKLE
15/02/2025
On February 15, 2025, at Holly Lea Village, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Conrad, a loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie, and friend. Special thanks to the caring and dedicated staff at Holly Lea and the Medical Progressive Unit at Chri...
Dr Charles Acolatse Awunor-Renner (FRCP)
19/08/2025
On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, peacefully, aged 87 years.
Charles was a devoted physician whose career spanned continents. He trained in the United Kingdom, served in Africa, and from 1980 to 2007 made a lasting contribution to Invercargill’s Kew ...
Brian “Uncle Brian” Jack BARKER
15/01/1936 - 08/11/2025
At WesleyCare, peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 8, 2025, in his 90th year. Loved brother of Maurice, Bob, Lil, and Nancy (all deceased), much loved uncle of Neil and Trish, Brendan and Lyne Hanrahan, Gary and Richelle Hanrahan, Cath and ...
Kathleen McLEAN
29/07/2024
On 29 July, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, in her 95th year. Cherished wife of the late Reginald. Much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Vivienne and Stuart, Geoffrey and the late Gail, Louise and Gordon, and Brigitte and...
John FRASER
18/02/2025
(Dundee, Scotland) On February 18, 2025, at The Oaks, Christchurch with family at his side, aged 92 years. Much loved husband of the late Ellen, dearest friend of Daphne, father and father in law of Ellen and Neil, John and Ruth, special Grandad of K...
Neville Charles HOWARTH
11/08/2025
On August 11, 2025, passed away peacefully, on his own terms, aged 77 years. The best Dad he could be to Dane, Nikki, Greer, and Aimee. Loved Grandad of Isabella; James, Sam; and Grace. Cherished son of Dane and Pearl. Loved brother of Colleen, Joyce...
Janet Elizabeth “Betty” ERICKSON
29/07/2024
On Monday, July 29, 2024, peacefully at home, aged 96 years. Wife of the late Colin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Judy and Lew, Kevin and Kaye, Ray and Sharon, and Brian. Loved Grandma of Claudia and Jared, Craig and Anita, Kylee, and Thomas. Lo...
Ian Thomas William ANDERSON
06/11/2024
(Formerly of Greymouth): On November 6, 2024, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 89 years. Loved former husband of the late Fay, much loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Caro, Wayne and Niezel, Cherie and Alis...
John William ATKINSON
11/08/2025
(formerly of Scarborough): On August 11, 2025, peacefully at Oxford Hospital, in his 90th year. Loved son of the late Thomas and Evelyn, loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Betty and Trevor Davis, and the late June and Colin Shepherd, and th...
Geoffrey Cowlishaw CLIFFORD
21/02/2025
On Friday, February 21, 2025, at St John of God Hospital, aged 73 years. Beloved son of the late Mary and Ogilvie Clifford, dearly loved brother of Anne, Deidre, and Warwick. A special thank you to Dr Zarifeh and the wonderful staff at St John of God...
Garth John WILSON
Passed away peacefully at home in Christchurch. According to Garth's wishes, a private burial has been held....
Michael “Mike” Andrew TOTH
20/02/2025
Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, on February 20, 2025, aged 88 years. Much loved and cherished father and father in-law of Mick and Janice, Stephen and Donna. Treasured Poppo of Isobella, and Finlay. Much loved brother and uncle of Shony, IIonk...
Ivan Robert WILLIAMSON
20/08/2025
Peacefully with family at his side, on August 20, 2025, aged 75 years. A dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ivan Williamson, c/- PO Box 39001 Chris...












