Obituaries

Marjorie ‘Marge’ Joan OSGOOD

28/05/2025
On May 28, 2025, passed away peacefully at Waikari Hospital in Dennis’ arms, aged 74 years. Loving wife of Dennis, loving mother of Paul, Cheryl, Shane and Belinda, and Christine. Loving grandmother of Frazer, John; and Bevan and Samantha, loving g...
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Raymond ‘Ira’ William HAYES

15/09/2025
On Monday, September 15, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, with his wife by his side. Dearly loved husband and companion of Teresa. Loved son of the late Alice and Raymond, loved brother of Marti (USA) and the late Dane, and Starri. Much ...
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Maxine Anne KILDAY

12/09/2025
Peacefully, on September 13, 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved daughter of the late William and Hilda Kilday, and sister of the late William. Will be sorely missed by her adopted family, Bronwyn and Martyn Park, and her brothers and sisters in the New Bri...
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Walter Robert MULLER

19/09/2025
On Friday, September 19, 2025, Walter passed away at home, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dawn, loved and respected father of Astrid, and Dale, respected father-in-law of Sarah, and loved grandfather of Isaac, and Isabelle. A long li...
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John Riddell WILSON

24/09/2025
25/03/1935 – 24/09/2025 Dearly loved husband of Bett (deceased), and treasured companion of Jean Prest. Loved father and father-in-law of Sue Olds, John (deceased) and Lisa, Eion and Lou, and Jill and Wayne Radburnd. Very proud grandfather and g...
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Kikiona ‘Kit’ TOVIO

18/09/2025
Passed away doing what he loved, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, aged 70 years. Much loved husband and soulmate of Denise, best Dad of Michael, and Julie, and their partners Marie, and Brent, kindest Grandad of Connor, Isabelle, and Khloe, and great...
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Donald Victor SCALES

15/09/2025
Born on December 6, 1933, and passed away peacefully at Holly Lea, surrounded by his family, on September 15, 2025, aged 91 years. Loving husband of Charlotte. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Peter, David and Bernadette, and Rich...
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Judith Anne Moreton McCLEARY

19/09/2025
Passed away peacefully, on September 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters, in her 93rd year. Adored wife of the late Tom McCleary, treasured mother of Katrina, Linda, Sally, and their families. A life well lived, and she will be dearly mis...
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Adelle Faith NORRIS

17/09/2025
On September 17, 2025, passed away surrounded by family, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tony, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Guy and Di, Bruce and Anna, Kate and Jas, and a proud and loving Grandma and Great-Grandma.     ...
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Desmond ELDER

16/09/2025
On September 16, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Val, much loved father of Lynette Telford, and the late John Elder, doting Papa of Eleisha, and Krystelle, proud Great-Papa of Tai, and loved ...
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Alan Graham HUGHES

16/09/2025
Peacefully, on September 16, 2025, at Ngaio Marsh Hospital, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Joyce, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Graham and Kim, and Sandra, much loved Grandad of Benjamin, Malcolm, and Jessica; Robert, and Cameron, and much l...
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John ‘Jack’ Lloyd WILLIAMS

16/09/2025
On September 16, 2025, peacefully at Alpine View Care Centre, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Claire, loved father and father-in-law of Hugh and Kerrie, Philip and Fukiko, Gerard and Suzie, Guy and Yayoi, loved Grandad of Mayuko and Shinobu, N...
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Ross Stirling BOWIE

13/09/2025
Passed away after a swift and courageous battle with cancer, at Christchurch Hospital, on September 13, 2025, aged 83 years. Loved and cherished partner of Carole Orr, loved father of Juliette, Rachael, Emily, and Sarah, treasured Grandad of seven, a...
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Patricia ‘Pat’ Valmai COPLAND

15/09/2025
On September 15, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Delina, Nicola and Paul Crequer, Sheldon and Anitia, treasured Nana of Katrina,...
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Melissa Nairn SHOAF

01/09/2025
On Monday, September 1, 2025, peacefully, with her husband at her side, aged 75 years. Much loved wife of John, loved sister and sister-in-law of Richard and Bepsy, Scott and Catherine (deceased), and Diane, aunt to Owen, and Galen, Benjamin and Nikk...
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James Albert 'Jim' ADDISON

15/09/2025
On September 15, 2025, passed away peacefully at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Clare. Much loved father and father-in-law of Paul, Stephen and Susan. Loved Granddad of Caitlin and Joshua, and Eloise...
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Jacqueline Louise “Jac” MACKAY-FRAMPTON

14/09/2025
Passed away with family beside her on Sunday, September 14, 2025, aged 60. Dearly loved wife of Craig, and a fiercely loved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jac MacKay-Frampton, c/- PO B...
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Dr. Peter JARVIS

09/09/2025
Peter passed away at home on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, aged 85 years. Very dearly loved husband of Sue, Dad and father-in-law of Chris and Greg, Jo and Ben, Pauline and Dave, Grandad of Matt, Katherine, Gemma, Sonya, Toby, Georgia, and Daniel, brot...
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Stan SIMPSON OBE

13/09/2025
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 66 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Jacqueline and David, Richard and Heather, and Philip and Jill. Loved Grandad of J...
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Caroline Mary MCMILLAN

12/09/2025
Formerly of Amberley, 27-07-1930 – 12-09-2025, at Bainlea House, Rangiora, aged 95 years. Daughter of James and Violet Hill (both deceased), wife of Reginald McMillan (deceased), loving mother of Caroline (deceased), Barbara, Trisha (Australia), an...
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