Obituaries

On Friday, July 10, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by loving family, aged 25 years. Much loved and adored son of Sam, Keith and Christine, loved brother of Alex and Gemma, Jasmine and Harry, Tyler and Charlotte. Loved grandson and nephew....

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, died unexpectedly in Barcelona, aged 37 years. Dearly loved son of David and Vivienne. Much loved brother of Abigail. Much loved uncle of Lexi, Jasmine, Mya, and Zane. Cherished cousin of Nicola, Caroline, Joanna, Thomas, ...

It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of Rose, on July 13, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, in her 89th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn, loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Jean, and Leeanne and Kevin Dawe, much loved Nan...

Kelly passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at Christchurch Hospital, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late William Michael (Bill) Baird, and much-loved Mum to Michael, Peter, Jenny, Anna, Andrew, Jonathan, and S...

On Monday, July 6, 2026, passed away at the Richard Hadlee Retirement Village, with his wife by his side. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 60 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Phillipa, Peter and Annabel, and Robert and Heat...

On July 9, 2026, unexpectedly but peacefully at home - the place that she loved, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Lewis, much loved mother of John, Paul and Ann, Tony, and Maria, loved grandmother of Rachel, Ben, and Hayley, adored great-...

On July 9, 2026, passed away peacefully at Rose Court, in his 67th year. Dearly loved husband of Huixia Cao, much loved Dad of Yan Peng (PY) and Alex. Loved son of the late David and Joan Dutton, loved brother and brother-in-law of Bruce and Brenda (...

Our miracle boy Benji died peacefully at home on July 12, 2026, aged 6 years after a five-year battle with cancer. Precious younger son of Sam and Liv, Benji will be sorely missed by his big brother Louie, grandparents Trish and Dean, and Melanie and...

On July 6, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Bob, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Vicky and Steve Ackland, and Brenda, proud and loving Nan of Brittany, and Dan...

Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, with family by his side, on July 9, 2026, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynette, much loved father and father-in-law of Sam and Julia, Kalena, Ash and Kayte, and Mitch and Hannah. Loved Grandad ...

On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Banbury Park Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Natalie. Very much and respected by Sally and Rob, Jacqui, Virginia and Peter, Quentin and Karina, adored “...

Peacefully passed away in Christchurch, aged 75 years. Son of Maisie and Des Hood, husband of Anna Ward, father of Mikaela, and Ainsley Hood, Grandad of Marcie Hood, brother of Marion Savage, Lois Sinclair, and Rachel Hood. Lisle was a charismatic, c...

On July 8, 2026, passed away peacefully with family by her side, at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Karen, Stephen (deceased), Sarah Sunckell-Brown (Bri...

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, aged 82 years, at Cressy Memory Care Unit, Arvida Ilam. Dearly loved husband of Helen, and much-loved father and father-in-law of Megan and Richard, and Julie. Loving Grandad of Joshua, and Anna and Sa...

On July 11, 2026, peacefully at home in Christchurch, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul, Sue and Bruce Maetzig, and the late Kerry, treasured Nana of Georgia, and Kaitlin; Shannon, Staci, ...

On Monday, June 29, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of the late Frances, and of the late Susan. Cherished father of Jamie, Tim, and Michael. Much loved grandfather of Patrick, and Isaac. Many t...

Passed away peacefully, on July 6, 2026, aged 81, with his family by his side. Dearly loved husband of the late Janet Swanson. Much loved father and father-in-law of Rachel and Mark, Andrea and Marty, and Miriam and Abi. Cherished Grandad and mate to...

On July 7, 2026, Brian passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Deeply loved by his wife Andrea, and his family Simon and Linzi, and Marina Sacherer, and grandson Vladimir. Death leaves heartache no-one can heal. Love leaves memories no-on...

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, peacefully at WesleyCare, in his 93rd year. Loving husband of Audrey for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Wendy and partner Allan, Diane and Craig, and Faye and Roger, Grandad of Letitia and Lachy, Andrew; Rhian...

(ONZM) Farmer and former Mayor of Selwyn, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, peacefully at home, ‘The Grange’, Irwell, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Gem for 57 years, loving father of Maytinee, Panida, and Sirinton, fat...