Obituaries

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,...