Obituaries
Peter Hillier STRINGER
Passed away, aged 77 years. Son of the late Gwen and Donald, loved brother of Graham, and David, brother-in-law of Jacqui, uncle of Natalie, Jessica, Mark, Millie, Bridget, and William.
He will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul
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John Robert TWINN
15/02/2026
It is with great sadness that we farewell our brilliant and kind-hearted, lovable man. John passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, after a short illness following an accident on Sunday, February 15. John was a dearly cherished husband, Dad, Gra...
Brian Graham CALDWELL
24/02/2026
On February 24, 2026, passed away peacefully at Alpine View Care Centre, surrounded by family, aged 75 years. Loved husband of Pauline for 56 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Micky and Sue, Shaun and Liz, Wayne and Vicky, and Melissa a...
Dr Michael Patrick JASONSMITH
02/03/2026
On Monday, March 2, 2026, after a journey with cancer, aged 48 years. Beloved husband of Michele, devoted father of Ada. Much loved son of Jennifer and George, brother of Julia, and Adelaide, and brother-in-law of Margus. Loved colleague “MJ” and...
Jesse Jarvis FORD
25/02/2026
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, peacefully, and surrounded by the love of his family and friends, aged 21 years. Cherished son of Sonya, and Scott, loved older brother of Blake, adored grandson of Ron and Lynn Jarvis, and Roslyn Cambridge and Johnny...
Lily-Anne MILNE
01/03/2026
On March 1, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of Owen, loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunty.
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Phillip GLUBB
25/02/2026
To all Phil's friends and family: As of Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Phil was promoted to Chief Raconteur, The Afterlife. Selected after demonstrating amazing courage and tenacity. Dearly loved husband of the late Panatta, father of Emily and fianc...
Graham John FEAR
24/02/2026
On February 24, 2026, passed peacefully, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne, cherished father and father-in-law of Jamie and Vonnie, Lizzie, and Sue, loved 'Grandad ChCh' of Charlotte, and Rebecca. Graham was a loved brother, brothe...
Christopher 'Chris' Neil O’DONNELL
27/03/2026
On Friday, February 27, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by family, aged 63 years. Loving, treasured soulmate of Dawn for 43 years, beloved father and father-in-law of Lisa and Nigel, Ashley (deceased) and Sophie, Grandpa of Tyler, Georgia, Connor...
Helen Sandra HARRIS
28/02/2026
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by her family, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Kevin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig, and Danielle and Graham, step-mother of Darrell and Justine, and Sonya, Nanny of Julie, Mikayla, and Sarah, Ashle...
Paul Leslie VOGEL
28/02/2026
On February 28, 2026, fell asleep in Christ, peacefully surrounded by his girls. Dearly loved husband of Lee; Dad of Josie, Sarah, Rosa, Grace, and Hannah; Poppy to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice in memory of Paul would be...
Jeanette SIMPSON
22/02/2026
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, peacefully at Parklands Hospital, aged 84 years. Loved and adored Mum of Christina, and Cliff, loved grandmother of Matthew and Tasha, Kieran and Nicole, and Nathan and Kim, great-grandmother of Kyra, Mia, Emma, Hudson, ...
Yvonne Joy BURGESS
17/02/2026
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 76 years. Cherished wife and soulmate of the late Mike. Much loved mother and mother-in-law to Kylee and Pascal, Kim, and Jodi and Dean. Loved sister and sister-in-la...
Pauline Mary MacLEOD
23/02/2026
Passed peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late William, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Margaret and Derek, Malcolm, Christine, Ross (deceased) and Victoria, loved grandmother of Andrew, Angela, Ja...
Eric Johan JANSSEN
18/02/2026
Tragically, as the result of an accident, on February 18, 2026, aged 65 years. Dearly loved husband of Yvonne, loved Dad of Chris, Carl and Lila, Nathan and Hilary, Luke and Shiloh, Josh and Leteisha, Rebekah and Henry, and Reuben, loved Opa to his e...
Maree Kay SMART
20/02/2026
On Friday, February 20, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle. Beloved and adored Mum of Connie and David, cherished mother-in-law of George, beloved and treasured Ma of Katelin and Summer, dearly loved wife and friend of ...
Kathleen Martha McMAHON
20/02/2026
On Friday, February 20, 2026, unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 78 years. Loved wife of the late Gerard, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Brendon, Terry and Carolyn, Shaun and Kelly, Christina and Brendon, Moira and Mark, and Monica, adored ...
Colleen Margaret GOULDING
19/02/2026
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, peacefully at Holly Lea, aged 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Patrick, dearly loved mother of Pauline, Diana, Charles, Tracy, and Gregory; loved mother-in-law of Gary (deceased), Graham, Sara, and Jane. Devoted Gra...
Jean Smith SHARPE
16/02/2026
Born in London in 1929, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved and loving wife of the late Peter, loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Kathy Sharpe, Pam Sharpe and Garry Moore, Libby Shar...
Joan Bell MOORE
17/02/2026
Passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, aged 94 years. Much loved wife of the late Brian, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of John and Rebecca, and beloved Nana of Cameron, Callum, and Caleb. Message...



















