Obituaries

David (Wallsy) John WALL

17/12/2023
Passed away suddenly at home on December 17, 2023, aged 73 years. Cherished and loved life partner of Carol McGeady for 23 years. Loved Dad, father-in-law and stepfather of Kim and Rob, Mandy and Johnny, Amanda and John, and Brendan and Erin. Loved G...
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Tony TRIPP

09/01/2024
On Tuesday, January 9th 2023, Very much loved and enjoyed by his entire family. Nicky, his wife of 63 years, children Jonathan, Henrietta, Annabel and Zander, their partners Bill, Gabrielle and Briana and wonderful grandchildren Tobias, Nicholas, ...
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Michael (Mike) Fane VERNON

30/01/2024
Passed away peacefully at Nelson Hospital on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary, loved father of Susie, and Celia, loved father-in-law of Quin, and loved Poppa of Ben, and Emma. Loved brother of the late John. In...
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Shirley Jean LIVINGSTON

01/02/2024
On Thursday, February 1, 2024, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Charles (Sonny), loved Mum and mother-in-law of Mark, Sandra and Raymond, loved Grandma of Michael, and Elizabeth, and step-mother to S...
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Bryan Robert CLARKE

02/02/2024
Died peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, on February 2, 2024, aged 63 years. Dearly loved partner of Ruth, cherished dad and father-in-law of Jade, and Rowan and Eilish, loved step-dad of Tom, and Liam, proud Poppa of Rhylee. Loved brother of Stephen ...
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Trevor John GLUE

02/02/2024
On February 2, 2024, peacefully with family at his side, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean for 64 years, best father and father-in-law of Russell and Sue, and Steve and Maria, much loved Pop of Hannah, Rachel, Caitlin; Mallory, and Kelsey; ...
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Brian Joseph McKAY

02/02/2024
Passed away suddenly at home on Friday, February 2, 2024, aged 68 years. Much loved husband of Wai, father of Nicole, and Brian, granddad of his three grandchildren, brother and brother-in-law of John and Trish, and Raymond and Mary, and loved by his...
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Georgina (Gina) Alice CROSBIE

29/01/2024
Passed away peacefully, at Elmswood Hospital, on January 29, 2024, aged 90 years. Loved wife of the late Jim, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Michelle Crosbie and Mike Kirkby-Jones, and Mark and Sanila Crosbie, treasured grandmother of Kaiden, ...
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Helen Margaret CONDON

24/01/2024
(formerly Spinks): On January 24, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital following a brief illness, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Mark, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Anna, Melanie and Craig, adored Gran of Ameli...
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Virginia (Ginny) Ruth WAITE

26/01/2024
On January 26, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Derek, and the late Brian Morris. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jane, Sarah and Al, and Keren, loved step-mother of Sue and Ji...
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Mervyn (Ray) Raymond STENHOUSE

25/01/2024
Passed away on Thursday January 25, 2024, aged 97 years. Much loved husband of Noeleen for 62 years, beloved father and father-in-law of Graeme and Donna, Helen and Paul Evan’s, Christine and James McShane, Paul and Kathy, and Geoff, granddad of Br...
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Eric (Dick) Richard SCHNEIDER

21/01/2024
Died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on January 21, 2024, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Pauline, father of Pat, Anne, Margaret, and Ian, grandfather of Melissa, Caroline, Michael, Kirstin, Nicole, and Elizabeth, great-grandfather of...
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Noel (Bo) Douglas BOUSTRIDGE

22/01/2024
On January 22, 2024, passed away unexpectedly while holidaying, aged 66 years. Dearly loved husband of Jane, much loved father and father-in-law of Daniel, and Lara and Braden, loved brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Roya, and Ian and the late ...
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Susan Kay NORRIS

24/01/2024
On January 24, 2024, aged 46 years, passed away with family at her side. Cherished daughter of Kay and Robert, loved sister and sister-in-law of Rachel and Mike Hohaia, and a much loved granddaughter, niece and cousin. Sincere thanks to the staff of ...
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Anthony (Tony) Arthur ELLIS

21/01/2024
On January 21, 2024, at home on the farm, doing what he enjoyed. Dearly loved husband of Lois, much loved dad and father-in-law of Steven and Di, and Gary and Leanne, adored Pops of Georgia, Taylor, and Caitlin, a loved brother and uncle, and also lo...
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Marie Louise ZILINSKAS

22/01/2024
On Monday, January 22, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Henry, loved Mum, Nana Z, sister, and friend. A special thanks to all those involved in Marie’s care in recent years. Messages may be addressed ...
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Catherine Mary WRIGHT

23/01/2024
On January 23, 2024, passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital.  Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Donna and Darryll, Martin and Lisa, Sonya and Shane, and Nicol and Dan, much loved Nana of Chantal, Bailey, Amy, Amber, Ashley, Katie, Rhys, Apri...
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Melissa (Lissy) Joy WIEBLITZ

21/01/2024
On January 21, 2024, passed away suddenly after an illness at home. Devoted mum of Jessie, cherished and adored daughter of Joy and Rob, and dearly loved sister of Mel, Matt, Sam and Sarah. She loved and was loved by her many nieces and nephews. ...
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Elizabeth (Libby) Helen WALLACE

26/12/2023
On December 26, 2023, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 61 years. Dearly loved wife of John, proud mother of Sarah, and William, loved daughter, sister, and sister-in-law, and by all her family members.                  ...
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Beverley Ann FACER

17/01/2024
Passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, on 17 January, 2024, aged 81 years. Loved and cherished wife of the late Colin Facer, loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Tim Blatch, Julie and Gary Grimshaw, Ange and Graeme Singleto...
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