Obituaries

On April 13, 2026, (A Pilgrim in a Foreign Land) Our Triune God, Maker of heaven and earth determines the life of each man on earth. He so determined that Adrianus Posthuma, would be born on April 12, 1929, in The Netherlands, and that his life would...

Passed away peacefully at Burlington Village on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jen, loved father of Virginia, and Blair, and adored grandfather of Lucy, Sophie, Joseph, and Billy, and a loved family member a...

On April 8, 2026, unexpectedly at home as a result of a tragic accident. Adored, darling mother of Andrew, Courtney, and Brittany, treasured mother-in-law and Nana to Ajay, and Malachi. Well-missed kiwi mother to Ji Soo and Takuto, beloved dog mummy ...

On April 11, 2026, passed away peacefully, aged 71 years. Loved husband of Bev, loved father and father-in-law of Doug and Jess, Craig and Sam, Nicky and Nick, Ange and Myles, and so loved by all of his grandchildren. Gordy was loved by all who knew ...

Passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh, on April 7, 2026, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Jenny, very much loved father and father-in-law of Brent and Di, Linda and Murray. Treasured Grandad of Nicole, Adam, Reegan, Zoe, Laura, Kendal and Jaspe...

(of Mt Somers) On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, suddenly in Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved son of Donal and Frances, much loved brother of Michael, and Geoffrey, loved brother-in-law of Louise, and uncle of Barnaby, Felix, and Isabella. Grateful than...

Passed away at Summerset at Avonhead, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Jim, much loved Mum of Helen, Eric, and the late John, and their partners. Dearly loved Grandma of Andrew, Nicole, Benjamin, and Devlin, and Great-Grand...

On Friday, April 3, 2026, at The Village Palms, aged 93 years. Loved husband of the late Myrna, dearly loved Dad of Linda and partner Jeremy, much loved Grandad of Blair and Reiko, and Melissa and Michelle, devoted GG of Aidan; and Jacob, and Anika. ...

On April 1, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Survived by her only daughter Sophie. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Penny Hargreaves, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Penny’s life will be...

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, peacefully at Ellesmere Hospital, aged 60 years. Beloved wife of Ian for 38 years, treasured Mum of Issac, Ally, George, and Grace, adored Nanny of Lilly, and Hazel. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mar...

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Burlington Care Centre, with family by his side, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Jan for 62 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Tania, Guy and Josie, Tim and Emma, Richard and Rach...

On April 20, 2026, peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, six days before his 96th birthday. Dearly loved husband of the late Melba, and of the late Audrey, cherished father and father-in-law of Diana, Maxine, Angela and Micheal, Annette and Noel, and Li...

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, peacefully aged 78 years. A memorial service to celebrate Barrie’s life will be held at the Christchurch Football Club, 250 Westminster Street, Mairehau (Christchurch Park), on Sunday,April 12, at 1.30pm....

A funeral service for Nogotau will be held at Christchurch Crematorium, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on Saturday April 11, at 11.00am.   ...

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village. Dearly loved wife of the late David. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Rochelle, and the late Samantha. Cherished grandmother of Rawiri, and Nat...

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Russley Village, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Ewen Knight, cherished mother of Chris and Enrica, Sue and Alan, and Alison and Michael. Much loved Grandy of Tim, Laura, Emily, Reuben, Dani...

On March 31, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family at his side, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Annabel, much loved father and father-in-law of Patrick, Marie, Eileen and Lee, loving Papa of Kayla, Aidan; Jordan and Alex, Anna...

On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, peacefully at home, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan, very much loved mother of Scott, Blair (deceased), and Erin, adored Nana of Shayla, Te Hiri, Aniwa, Nevaeh, and Great-Nana of Micah, Nico, Te Aroha, a...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Yvonne, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Nicola and Pete, and Andrew and Elizabeth. Loved Gramps of Preston, Kaedyn, Skylar, Payton, and Bennett, and a loved brother, brothe...

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Jo, much loved father of Grace, and George. Cherished son and son-in-law of Noeline and the late Ken Adam, and Jillian and Roger Lake. ...