Obituaries

On August 7, 2024, aged 54 years, Steve passed away peacefully with family by his side. Adored husband and best friend of Tara, best Dad of William, and Georgia. Beloved son, loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and a respected and loved friend of m...

On August 4, 2024, at her home, in her 85th year. Loved daughter of the late Chu Dak and Doris Lim.  Loved wife of the late John Turner, and an aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Patty Turner,...

Passed away peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, on November 13, 2024, aged 90 years. Loved and loving wife of John, devoted and cherished Mum of James and Christine, Robert and Heather, David and Bronwyn, loved Grandma of Sarah, Steven, and Callum;...

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...

Died August 1, 2024, at Summerset Life Care Avonhead. Eldest son of Michael and Betty McMaster (both deceased). Loved brother of Tim, Gar, Alix, and Clinton. The family sincerely wish to thank all the Staff at Summerset Avonhead. Messages may be addr...

On Wednesday November 13, 2024, peacefully in Christchurch, with her daughter Rebecca by her side, aged 78 years (not that old!) Dearly loved mother of Rebecca, Mark, Paul, and Leanne. A loved sister, daughter and grandmother. A life well lived, and ...

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...

On Friday, August 2, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Wilhelmus Jozef (Bill), loved mother of Marilyn, Michele, and the late Paul, a loved grandmother of her seven grandchildren, and loved great-grandmot...

On November 10, 2024, peacefully at home. Dearly loved wife of Malcolm, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Rachel and Stephen Inch, the late Helen, Cameron and Manon (U.K.), much loved Granny of Will, and Lexi; and Robin.                 ...

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 ...

On July 31, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 56 years. Dearly loved mum of Jonathan, and Charlotte, loved daughter of Ian and Janet Lamont (both deceased). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Anne and Brian, and Christine an...

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...