Obituaries

On Thursday,  February 20, 2025, passed away in Christchurch. Loving daughter of the late Norm and Rita. Friend to many in Christchurch. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Pamela Ayers, c/- James Ayers, PO Box 19819, Christchurch 8...

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,...

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 78 years. Loved wife of Pieter for 52 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Susan and Paul, and Jason and Michelle, loved Nana and Oma of Vanessa, Liam, Logan, and Braxton, lov...

(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...

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,�...

Passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on February 27, 2025, aged 85 years.  Husband of the late Lynette Findlay, loving father of Leeann and Jane, loved and cherished Dad of Janice, treasured grandfather of Ethan, Elijah, and Lucy, and...

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...

On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, passed away at home in Christchurch, in his 61st year. Dearly loved son of Jan, and the late Hans (Eltham/New Plymouth.) Loved brother of Jackie (USA,) Susan (New Plymouth) and the late Geoffrey. Treasured Uncle of Shane a...

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,...

(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...

On November 8, 2024, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Laurence, loved mother and mother-in-law of Keryn, Susan and Andrew, precious Grandma of Emily and Andrew, Sophie and George and great-g...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

(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 Sunday, November 10, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 87 years. Loved daughter of the late Jeremiah and Lydia, loved sister of the late Lawrence, and Joan. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Maureen O’Sullivan, c/- PO Box 39001...

Passed away peacefully,  early in the morning, at Holly Lea Village on Thursday August 8, 2024, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Fergus, much loved sister of the late Chris Anderson, sister-in-law and friend of Ros, beloved aunt of Ri...

On Wednesday 13 November, 2024 with sue by his side, aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Sue, loved father and father-in-law of Rachel and Terence, Belinda and Ollie, adored Pop E of Cleo, and Lulu. Much loved and sadly missed Message may be addre...

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, ...