Obituaries

Lesley “Les” Charles DENCH

16/02/2026
On Monday, February 16, 2026, with family by his side, peacefully, aged 87 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Tony (deceased) and Cindy, and Paul, loved Grandad and Great-Grandad of Kaysie and Graeme, Shaun and Jen, Frances, Ella, and Tolson, love...
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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 ...
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Karen Beverley PUGH

01/06/2026
On Monday, June 1, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Loved Mum of Shane, Aaron, and Letita, adored Nana and Great-Nana, loved friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Karen Pugh, c/- PO Box 39001, C...
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Fay Una WINDER

24/08/2026
Passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, aged 98 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Joseph, loved mother and mother-in-law of Diane and John, Barry and Anne, Gabrielle and Jim, Peter and Patsy, and Donna. Loved Gran of all her grandchildren, grea...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Tony James CAIRNS

02/03/2026
Suddenly at his home on March 2, 2026, aged 57 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Lois, very much loved son of Daryl MacDonald (deceased), and Julia (and her husband Malcolm). Tony was a big man, with the biggest heart. His sense of humou...
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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...
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Dee GRAY

28/08/2026
On August 28, 2026, passed away at home with family by her side, aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of Lawrie for 50 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Hayden and Marie, and Tiffany and James, treasured Nannie Dee of Alex, and Matthew; Ben, ...
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Lorraine Alison STEVENS

27/08/2026
 (MCGUIRE, Mary Lorraine Alison): On August 27, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in her 74th year. Dearly loved daughter, sister, godmother, and devoted family member to all her extended family members and friends. Messages may be addr...
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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...
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Heather Irene TOMLINSON

25/08/2026
Peacefully on August 25, 2026, at Rose Court, in her 92nd year. Loved wife of the late Ted, loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynne, Michael and Debra, Craig and Denise. Grandma and Nannie of Rachel and Laura, Bradley and Ashleigh, and great-Grandma ...
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Garth John WILSON

Passed away peacefully at home in Christchurch. According to Garth's wishes, a private burial has been held....
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Grant David TURNBULL

27/02/2026
On Friday, February 27, 2026, unexpectedly, aged 30 years. Much loved son of Bob Turnbull and Hayley Coughlan, adored father of Isabella, loved brother of Jessica, and the late Andrew, uncle of Jason, and Bailey, soul-mate and best friend of Jodi Sop...
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Stephen “Steve” William TREDINNICK

12/11/1929 - 29/08/2026
A proud Lytteltonian, passed away quietly on Saturday, August 29, 2026, with family, aged 96 years. Loved husband of the late Lenore (Lennie) Tredinnick.  Survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A heartfelt thank you to the...
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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...
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William BATTERBURY

23/08/2026
Passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, August 23, 2026, with his loving partner Cynthia, and dog Lexie by his side. Loving father of Thomas and Lani, and Willy Pop of his grandchildren. The family extends its grateful thanks to the many...
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Donald Henry BAIN

18/08/2025
On Monday, August 18, 2025, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Rest home, aged 93 years. Loved husband of the late Margaret, loved son of the late Tom and Dolly, loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret Laver (deceased), Mary and the late George Cole,...
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Dorothy “Dot” Daisy DAVIES

30/05/2025
(Formerly of Cheviot) On Friday, May 30, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by loving family, in her 92nd year. Loved wife of the late Lin, adored Mum of Paul, Robyn, Lesley, and Peter, and mother-in-law of Pattie, Ross, and Lisa, treasured Granny and Grea...
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Janet Mackie "Jenny" MORRISON

14/11/2025
Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Friday, November 14, 2025, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late William, Mammy and mother-in-law of Ann, Hugh and Jackie, Mary and Aaron, Granny of Cameron, Kyle and Grant, Bryce and Amanda, Samuel and Kirsty,Â...
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