Obituaries
Richard Ivan JACKSON
14/09/2025
On Sunday, September 14, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen for 57 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Angela, and Katrina and Brendon. Loved Grandad of Tayla, Amy, Jakob, Jackson, and Eva....
Amanda Philippa BARNES
13/09/2025
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 48 years. Much loved daughter of Pip and the late Ray, loved sister and sister-in-law of Andy and Fi, adored aunt of Libby and Curtis, loved niece of Uncle C and Flory (Philippin...
Gordon William SPENCE
08/09/2025
On Monday, September 8, 2025, peacefully at Banbury Park, aged 88 years. Devoted husband of the late Helen, devoted and cherished father of Andrew, and Catherine, loved brother of Malcolm, a loved uncle to Annabelle, and Robert, and a loved great-u...
Michael James TEEAR
06/09/2025
On September 6, 2025, peacefully in his sleep, aged 54 years. Devoted Dad of Brooke, cherished son of Dianne and the late James, loved brother and brother-in-law of Jonny and Paula, Mark, Matt and Silke, Ryan and Sara, loved former husband of Amanda,...
Marion ROSCOE
10/09/2025
On September 10, 2025, unexpectedly at Adriel Rest Home, aged 79 years. Devoted wife of Jim for 64 years, dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, Nana, and Great-Nana to the tribe. Sadly, missed by all her extended family in the UK, and her many friends....
Marie KEYS
07/09/2025
Passed away suddenly, in Christchurch, on Sunday, September 7, 2025, aged 77 years. Immensely loved by her husband Roger, her daughters and sons-in-law Stacey and Ben, Adaire and Carl, her grandchildren Josh, Luke, Coulton, and Asher, and her sibling...
Shona Kathleen BARR
09/09/2025
On September 9, 2025, peacefully in her sleep, at Charles Upham Retirement Home, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel, devoted and loving mother and mother-in-law of Carolyn and Alan Wright, Jenni and the late Ian Minson, Graham and Terr...
Leo Anthony CHRISTEY
03/09/2025
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Leonie, much loved father and father-in-law of Graeme and Deanne, Andrew and Louise, Phillip and Anne, and ...
John Alexander STRACHAN
05/09/2025
Passed away peacefully after a long illness, on Friday, September 5, 2025. Dearly loved husband of Anne. Dad of Shona, Glenda, and Janice, father-in-law of Lyall, and Kerry, Grandad of Hayley, Menka, Erin, Luke, and Laura. Messages may be addressed t...
John Barry BAILEY
31/08/2025
On August 31, 2025, following a short illness, with family at his side, aged 62 years. Much loved and adored Dad and father-in-law of Scott, Alana and Rhodes Logan, Chloe and Nick Wells, proud and loving Grandad of Jackson, and Hunter Logan, loved el...
Alison Myra ROYDHOUSE
04/09/2025
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, peacefully, aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Peter, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Barry, Helen and the late Colin, Kevin and Pooh, Murray and the late Angela, Simon and Kirsten, Annie and Shane, and Soonthorn, a...
Damian Francis RICHARDS
07/09/2025
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, aged 53 years. Much loved son of Chris and Esmé, loved brother and brother-in-law of Tim, Chris and Jen, loved uncle of Jack and Sam; Den and Flynn. Special thanks to the staff at Pukeko Blue, Chilwell Place for their c...
John “Jack” Richard SPIERS
05/09/2025
On September 5, 2025, at Cashmere View, aged 87 years. Dearly loved and loving husband and best friend of Crystal. A much loved Dad and Dad-in-law of Shane and Clare (Bath), Mark and Jo (Auckland), Tracey and Barry.
Loved Dee of Harry, and Mackenz...
Malcolm Jamieson McLACHLAN
06/09/2025
Went to be with his Lord with family by his side, on September 6, 2025, aged 78 years. Cherished husband of Marjorie (nee McCluggage), loved father of Robert, Katherine, and Helen, treasured grandfather of his 10 grandchildren, loved brother of Ann, ...
Father Robert David Patrick WILSON
08/09/2025
On Monday, September 8, 2025, passed away peacefully at Nazareth House, aged 85 years. Dearly loved brother of Elaine, John, and Peter. Many thanks to the staff at Nazareth House for their compassionate care of Robert. Messages may be addressed to: T...
Cleone Frances O'GRADY
31/08/2025
On Sunday, August 31, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Derrick, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Donna and Chris, Margaret (Maggie) and Brendan, Paula and Gavin, Tracey and Martyn, much loved Nan...
Ian James GILLESPIE
04/09/2025
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at home, and with family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Ray, loved Dad and father-in-law of Tonia and Richard, Steph and Andy, Beth and Richard, much loved Grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend t...
Allan James MERRIN
03/09/2025
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Valmai. Much loved father and father-in-law of Graeme and Ann, Kate and John, and Deborah and Jim. Cherishe...
James “Jim” Andrew McFIE
03/09/2025
Passed away peacefully at BUPA Parklands, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Margaret, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Michael and Jo, David and Keren, Chris and Belle, Helen and Aaron, loved stepfather of Ton...
Owen “Kit” Kit RANDALL
05/09/2025
On Friday, September 5, 2025, peacefully at home with family at his side, aged 78 years. Much loved husband of Sheryl, and the late Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of Kelly and Grant, Kate and Dean, Guy and Michelle, loved stepfather and ste...



















