Obituaries

On May 18, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Loved husband of Gene, dearly loved father and father-in law of Dean, Grant (deceased) and Yoko, and much loved grandfather to Amy, and Kate. Messages may be addressed to: The famil...

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 78 years. Loved and loving husband of Di, much loved Dad of Katy and Phil, treasured father-in-law of Tony and Vic, adored Grandad of Evie Rose. A special thanks to the st...

Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, aged 83 years. Wife of the late Earle Pilcher, much loved mother of Ollivia, and Laura, and mother-in-law of Greg, and Matt. Cherished Grandma of Madison, Isabella, William, James, Lewis, and Oliver. Sp...

On Monday, May 18, 2026, passed away in Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Ann, Trevor and Robyn, and Brent and Kim, and their extended families. Cheri...

On May 17,  2026, passed away peacefully, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alison Rudd, Cynthia and James Mackenzie, Viv and Mike Slater, and Marian Bryce. Margo was a loved Grandma of her 13...

11-05-1930 - 16-05-2026 Died peacefully at The Oaks Retirement Village, aged 96 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kerry Craig, and Hilary and Rodd Hutton, cherished grandmother of Arron and Nicole Hutton, Gareth and Justine Hutton, Kimberle...

Late of Pigeon Bay - On May 14, 2026, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Sandra, devoted father and father-in-law of Julianne and Guy Sutherland, Christine Innes, and Rachael and Glen Court. Cherished 'DJ' of his gra...

On May 17, 2026, peacefully at Parklands Hospital, in his 87th year, with his family present. Dearly loved husband of Therese for 63 years, dearly loved father of Andrew, Stephen, and Simon, loved father-in-law of Kate, Claudia, and Brenda. Cherished...

(formerly Thomas): On Friday, May 8, 2026, peacefully, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Des, and the late Sid, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Amanda and Adrian, Nick and Lydia, adored youngest daughter of Fred and Mabel Howells, treasured Gran,...

On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, aged 65 years, we were deeply saddened to lose the man who filled our lives with so much laughter and joy. A much loved husband of Sally, and Dad of Daniel, Savannah, and Celena. Beloved son of Nick (deceased) and Neda, an...

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, aged 95 years. Julianna was the wife of the late Constantine Howard Zohrab, loved mother of Gary, Roger, Tony, and their partners, loved grandmother, great-grandmother, a much-loved Aunty Ju, and a goo...

On Tuesday May 12, 2026, peacefully at Karadean Rest Home, aged 83 years. Loved wife of the late Robert, treasured Mum and mother-in-law of Jeffrey and Sheryl, Steve and Andria, Karen and Rob, and the late Patricia, adored grandmother to her 14 grand...

On May 11, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in her 70th year. Dearly loved wife of Bill, devoted mother, and mother-in-law of Brenda and Peter, and Carl and Michelle, cherished Nan of Bowen and Flynn, Jaime and Liam, loved sister and sister...

(née Johnston, of Poverty Bay): On Friday, May 8, 2026, passed away peacefully at Ballarat Retirement Village, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 61 years. Much loved mother of Kenneth, Andrew, and Kirsty, and mother-in-law of Nina...

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 76 years. Loved husband of Iryna, loved family member, and friend. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Oleg Kotorovych, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The serv...

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Buck passed away peacefully at Park Lane Retirement Village, aged 98 years, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Angie for 70 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Philip [deceased], Rachael and Frank, Chris ...

On Monday, May 11, 2026, peacefully, aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late Bartholomeus (Bob), much loved Mother of her children and their partners, loved grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of...

Chris' life journey ended on Friday evening, May 8, 2026, in Christchurch. Loved wife and best friend of Neville. Loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Jenefer, Pat (deceased) and Ross. Loved auntie of Siobhan and Paul, Lucy and Katya and Chris....

On May 6, 2026, passed away suddenly at home, aged 76 years.  Dearly loved and treasured husband of Shelley, generous and vibrant Dad of Adele, Paula, Daniel and Casey, and Brenda, proud and adored Grandad of Brodie, and Kade; Jordy, Georgia, and Ma...

On May 5, 2026, passed away at Bluegums, aged 86 years. Much loved mother of Maria, Pietro, and Sebastiano, treasured Gran of Dominic, Sofia, Robbie, and Sebastian. Rest in peace Messages may be sent to PO Box 43030, Darfield 7541. A Funeral Ma...