Obituaries
Ian Robert McHENRY
24/09/2025
On September 24, 2025, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, with family by his side, aged 84 years. Devoted husband of Sa, dearly loved father of Alex, and Mat’e. Treasured Grandpa of Danelle, and Samantha; Ashley, and Liam, and a Great-Gr...
Pamela ‘Pam’ Catherine STRAKER
27/09/2025
On September 27, 2025, passed away peacefully at home with Dave by her side, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife, best friend, and soulmate of Dave since first meeting at Jellie Park in 1966. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Kate and John McMillan,...
Lynette Macheal SWINBURN
28/09/2025
On September 28, 2025, passed away at home with family by her side, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother of James (deceased), Anna, and Michael, a beloved mother-in-law, and grandmother. Special thanks to Dr Michelle ...
Dr Ralph William 'Ralphie' SOUTER
12/09/2025
On Friday, September 12, 2025, peacefully, aged 78 years. Loved husband of Rosalie, loved Dad and father-in-law of Sara and Tim, Mel and Nick, beloved Ralphie of Sam, Georgia, Harriet, Oscar, and Issy, loved by his extended family, and friend to many...
Anne de Laval BROWN
21/09/2025
Passed away peacefully in her sleep, September 21, 2025, aged 97 years. Quite possibly the world’s most positive and content person, Anne loved life and living. An enthusiastic walker to the end! Anne’s husband, Colin, left us four years ag...
Owen Barry WELBELOVED
21/09/2025
On September 21, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Julie, loving father and father-in-law of Gayle and Tony, Paul and Rachel, loved stepfather of Sage and Lara, and Shaun, proud and treasured Grandad of A...
Andrew Kane JOHNSON
21/09/2025
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Dearly loved partner of Nicola Stott, much loved son of the late Eileen and Clarence, loved brother and brother-in-law of Tonia, Pieta and Daryl Aitken, Tim and Helen,...
Ruby HELMS
08/09/2025
Peacefully, with family at her side, on September 8, 2025, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alf, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Colleen, and Alister and Karyn. Very much loved Nana of Annie and Denham, Alexander, Emily,...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...



















