Obituaries
David Milton LIEBEZEIT
14/10/2026
On October 14, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Anne, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Brent and Viv, Paul and Deb, Grant and Paulette, Michelle, and Sarah and Tim. Loved...
CHRISTOPHER “Chris” Lunn BARRETT
04/10/2026
On October 4, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Barb for 27 years, loved and respected Dad of Joseph, Luke, and Edward. Loved son of the late Skip and Mara, loved by all his extended fami...
Dr John Robert William EMELEUS
06/10/2026
On October 16, 2026, passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of Janet, father and father-in-law of Elizabeth and Keith, Rosalind and Alan, and Christopher, Grandpa John of Olivia, Andrew, Rebecca, and Oliver...
Jean Collier LINDSAY
15/10/2026
On October 15, 2026, passed away peacefully at Burlington Care Centre, surrounded by family, in her 90th year. Loved wife of the late Maurice, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan and the late Belinda, Craig and Tania, David, Alison and Allan,...
Ronald "Ron" Irvine PARRY
16/10/2026
On October 16, 2026, peacefully at Lady Wigram Village, Christchurch, aged 88 years. Loved husband of Dorothy for 65 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of David, Elizabeth and Martin, adored Grandad of Sarah, Joshua, Adam, Jamie, Alexandra,...
Arthur Bruce HIGHT
16/10/2026
On October 16, 2026, peacefully at home, with Marie by his side. Dearly loved husband of Marie, dearly loved and adored father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of Colin and Vicki, Karen and Lindsay, Kieran and Kerryn, Nathan and Pranita, Graccin a...
John Harrison GRAY
10/10/2026
On October 10, 2026, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Alison for 40 years. Devoted Dad to Alexander, Euan, and Calum, and father-in-law of Bianca, Lucy, and Briar. Adored Grandad to Frankie, and his future grandchildren. Farmer, friend, and sor...
Blair Alexander McKINNON
14/10/2026
Passed away at home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband and treasured best friend of Jeni, much loved Dad of Ally, special Grandad of Summer, beloved brother of Esther, the late Ian, Laurie, and John, and a dearly love...
Joseph Robert HARKESS
11/10/2026
Born 5.5.1979, passed away at home on Sunday, October 11, 2026, aged 47 years. Dearly loved and cherished son of Marilyn, much loved brother and brother-in law of Georgina and Rob, adored uncle of Ben, and Zara, treasured grandson of the late Jo and ...
Brian Murray LAUGESEN (QSO, FRCS)
11/10/2026
Peacefully in Christchurch, on October 11, 2026, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Jude, father of Mark, Ruth, and Miriam, father-in-law of Redmer, grandfather of Daniel, Rosa, and Benji, brother of Bruce, and the late John, brother-in-law of Ay...
Ann Mary SEATON
11/10/2026
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by family, after a courageous journey. Much loved wife of the late John, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ann-Marie and Dave, loved Meme of Skyla. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the la...
Ray LARSEN
10/10/2026
On October 10, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Marian for 65 years, loved father and father-in-law of Karyn, Kent and Bridget, proud and loving Grandad of Natasha and Ross, Alex a...
Ray SEFTON
09/10/2026
17 January 1952 – 9 October 2026
After a courageous and hard-fought battle, Ray is now at rest.
Forever and always a deeply loved and cherished husband of his devoted wife, Mary.
A favourite son of the late Albert and Phyllis. A much-love...
Fenton ‘Bruce’ Bruce HORE
06/10/2026
On October 6, 2026, passed peacefully at Christchurch, surrounded by family, after his courageous battle with cancer. Dearly loved husband of Sally, adored father and father-in-law of Sam and Sarah, and Anna and Dan, fun-loving grandfather of Kaitlyn...
Alexander “John” John WILLIS
07/10/2026
On October 7, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his amazing and loving family. Dearly loved soulmate of Ruth, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of David (deceased) and Lynda, Robin and Helen, Juliet and Karini, much loved Gran...
Maureen Margaret MILES
06/10/2026
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Maureen passed away peacefully at WesleyCare Home, aged 97 years. Loved wife of late Ken, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen, Susan and Mike, John and Julie, Helen and David, and Peter. Grandmother of Raph...
Bruce Andrew HANSEN
02/10/2026
(Very Rev.)(QSO) On Friday, October 2, 2026. Beloved husband and best friend of Alison, father and father-in-law of Katharine (Kate) and Andrew, Peter and Monika, Andrew and Jane. Much loved Grandad of Liam, Fleur; Millar; Oscar, George, and Hugo. A ...
James Dunlop DYER
28/09/2026
Passed away peacefully, on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Auckland, surrounded by family, aged 89 years.
He will be sadly missed
A memorial service for James wil...
Judith Dawn FRIEL
04/10/2026
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Bricky. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Colleen and David, and Brendon and Vix. Treasured Nana of Kate, Nick and Jenna, Jes...
Peggy Myra OVEREND
16/08/2026
On Sunday, August 16, 2026, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Terence, beloved Mum and mum-in-law of Fay and Chris, and Vicki and Karl. Grandmother to Edward, Sarah, Andrea, and Claire. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late ...

















