Obituaries

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 89 years. Much loved husband of the late Jill, much loved father and father-in-law of Ben and Broni, Rachel and Matt, Tom and Kath, adored Grandad of Mike, Annabel, George, Ell...

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on June 7, 2026, after a wonderful day with family, in her 85th year.  Loved wife of Dennis for 63 years, cherished mother and mother‑in‑law of Sonja and Bill, and Kiri and David. Adored Nana of Ge...

(formerly Wright): On November 21, 2025, suddenly, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Adored wife of Bryan, and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Belinda and Craig Bailey (Rangiora), and Duncan and Sarah Wright (Toowoomba), Narni to Emma...

On June 8, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a battle with illness, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Ady, and a much-loved father and father-in-law of Melissa and Dan Hyde (Brisbane), and Nikki and Dave Careford. Adored Grandad o...

Peacefully, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, wife of the late Norman, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Leonie, Anne and Paul, Christine and Douglas, loved grandmother of Simon, Courtney, Hannah; Guy (deceased), Andy, Jane; Charlotte, ...

On March 5, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with her family by her side, aged 32 years. Cherished wife of Shaun, devoted mum of Koby and Aayla, dearly loved daughter of Andrew and Frances, loved sister of James and sister-in-law Chelsi, lo...

On October 24, 2025, at Christchurch, aged 75 years. Linda was the dearly loved wife of Paul Edward Philip Scott for 55 years, and the daughter of the late Bob and Margaret McKellow. She was the loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and Nick Po...

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, after a short illness at Nurse Maude Hospice. Late of Leeston, Christchurch, and Sydney, Australia. Our beloved Brenda; daughter of the late Ivy and Fred Anderson, devoted wife of John for 53 years, treasured Mum of Kylie,...

On November 12, 2025, passed away peacefully at Mayfair Lifecare, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie, and the late Keith McLauchlan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and John Pugh, and the late Christine McLauchlan. Cher...

Passed away peacefully, on March 4, 2025, at Parkstone Care Home. Beloved husband of Elizabeth for 64 years, loved and loving Dad of Robert and Catherine, Sarah, and his grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Parkstone Care Home, Dr Ian Croz...

On June 7, 2025, peacefully at Nazareth House, aged 81 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sally and Tony, Tony, Gretchen and Richard, adored Granny P of Georgina, and Angus; Alfred; Frankie, and Hazel, great-grandmother of Phoenix. Speci...

On November 16, 2025, with family at his side, aged 88 years. Loved husband of Audrey for 66 years, loved, humorous and kind father and father-in-law of Rick and Lorraine (Australia), and Sarndra, proud and fun Grandy of Jess Wilson, Roy Wilson, and ...

Passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at Park Lane Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of Edward (Ted) Smith for 71 years and 226 days. Much loved Muv and soul-mate of Nicola (Nicki). Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Park Lane,...

On February 5, 2025, passed peacefully at Parklands Care Home, aged 85 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Charles and Sybil Stills of Ashburton, and a dear friend of many. Well known from her days at Memories Collectables, Worcester Boulevard. ...

Passed away at home, unexpectedly, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Moira, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Craig and Christina, and Kirstin and Matthew, much loved grandfather of Alexandria, Cameron,...

On November 19, peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, aged 47 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Mary-Jo, adored Dad of Anesha, and Isaiah. Dearly loved son of Neil and the late Sue, much love...

On June 15, 2026, peacefully at Bupa Rest Home, Rangiora, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoff, loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Sue and Grant Depree, Sandi Harnett and the late Ken, Chris and Kate, and Richard and Paula,...