Obituaries

Hayman JER

21/02/2026
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, peacefully, aged 85 years. Loved husband of the late Pui Fong, loved Dad and father-in-law of Rodney and Jin, and the late Gavin, loved Grandad of Lucas, remembered and respected by his extended family in New Zealand a...
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David Francis Arthur FEAVER

11/06/2026
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch Hospital, at the impressive age of 94 and three quarters. Much loved husband of the late Daphne, father and father-in-law of Tony and Juliana, Anthea and Peter, and Adam and Stewar...
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Kathleen Allard LIBERTY

09/11/1947 - 26/05/2025
Kathleen’s life of accomplishment and love ended near her home in Lincoln, New Zealand, attended by her family and friends, due to the rare and incurable type of cancer she had lived with for 2 years. Kathleen was the first child of Robert Allard a...
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Lois Margaret BIDDICK

27/02/2026
On Friday, February 27, 2026, peacefully, at Elmswood Hospital, aged 68 years. Loved wife of Ian for 45 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Raewyn and Jason, adored Nanny of Zoe, loved daughter of Des and Heather, and daughter-in-law of Betty and t...
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Alister Maxwell DUREY

26/05/2025
On Monday, May 26, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 69 years. Greatly loved father of Wayne, and Gary. Cherished grandfather of Ellery, and Emma. Much loved brother of the late Geoffrey,...
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Barbara Joan BASSETT

21/08/2025
(Formerly of Kaikoura, Amberley, and of late Kauri Lodge, Riccarton). On August 21, 2025, passed peacefully at Burwood Hospital, with family by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Michael, much-loved mother of Leah, and James, loved mother-in-law...
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Edwin ‘Ed’ William SANDFORD

02/03/2026
On March 2, 2026, at Summerset on Cavendish, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Robyn. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bob and Jen, Louise and Allistair, the late Brian and Diana. Loved brother-in-law of the Cole family. Loved uncle ...
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Lynley Margaret DAVIES

03/06/2026
On June 3, 2026, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 67 years. Adored partner, soulmate, and best friend of Rob, dearly loved Mum of Jamie, Layton, and Ashley. Grandma of Tane, Kahu, and Wolf, treasured sister and sister-in-law...
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Lorna SEARLE

29/05/2025
Passed peacefully at Arvida St Albans, Christchurch, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, aged 90 years. Loved mother of Roger, Geoffrey, Peter, and the late Beverley. Loved grandmother of Emma, Ashley, Rebecca, Libby, and Edward, and great-grandmother of Will...
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John Kennedy MCKEY

03/03/2026
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of the late Sheryl. Much loved father and father-in-law of Alistair and Anna, Craig and Kate, and Stephen and Kirst. Adored grandfather of R...
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Amanda Kaye ‘Mandy’ HAMPTON

23/08/2025
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, aged 57 years. Loved daughter of the late Warwick and Kaye, and stepdaughter of the late Bill Hodge. Sister and sister-in-law of Tim and Carleen, and aunty to their daughter Harriett of Adelaide. Niece of Rhonda and the ...
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Allan John HEINISCH

04/06/2026
On June 4, 2026, passed away at George Manning Retirement Village after a short illness, aged 74 years. Much loved son of the late Owen and Hilda, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Lorraine and Ross, loved uncle of Carla, and Andrew. In lieu...
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Alexander ‘Alex’ James COOK

06/06/2026
On June 6, 2026, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Pamela, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Aaron and Annie, Megan, Bronwyn and Paul, adored Granddad of Elise, Adam, Sam, Hamish, Ben, and Sarah. Lov...
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Robert “Bob” John PETRIE

04/06/2025
On June 4, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Janine and Richard, and Craig and Lisa, beloved Pop of Taliya, Jakob, and Caleb; and Georgia, and Jack; and loved P...
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Colin Richard HARMAN

20/11/2025
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...
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Lynette “Lyn” Irene DILLON

07/06/2026
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...
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Julie Ellen TURNBULL

21/11/2025
(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...
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Kevin Graham ASHTON

08/06/2026
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...
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Craig William GILLMAN

06/09/2026
On September 6, 2026, passed away at home, aged 39 years. Dearly loved son of Mark and the late Jillian, much loved brother of Adam, and Alicia.  A private cremation will be held....
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Annette ‘Neita’ CHAPMAN

13/11/2025
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, ...
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