Obituaries

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 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 4, 2026, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Garry for 68 years, mother and mother-in-law of Roger and Tracy, Wendy, Sandy and Ron, Grandma of Rebecca, Todd and Emily, Amanda and William, Logan a...

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by family and love, aged 75 years. Loved husband and devoted friend of Candace, loved son of Gwynneth, and the late Duncan, loved Dad and father-in-law of Anna and Mike, Nick and Hollie, Simon a...

On May 5, 2026, peacefully at Banbury Park Care, aged 76 years. Dearly loved partner of Sue, much loved father and father-in-law of Nic and Dave, Keith and Drew, treasured Granddad of Rémy, and Rā, special Andy of Andrew and Julie, Harry, George, a...

On May 2, 2026, peacefully at Parkstone Care Home, aged 84 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Vicky, adored daughter of the late Rep and May Nahr, cherished sister of Robin and the late Noeline, Orlando, Henry, Rose, Margaret, Judit...

Passed away peacefully, after a painful battle, at Christchurch Hospital on Sunday, May 3, 2026, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of James (deceased), dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tony and Donna; Dawn; Gill; and Mark and Jolie.  Loved stepmot...

On April 28, 2026, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev for 62 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Stephen, Wendy and Andrew, Suzanne (deceased), Stephen and Cathy, and Kevin. Much loved...

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on May 3, 2026, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Allan. Loved mother and mother-in- law of Tania and Phil, Jacinta and Bryce. Cherished Nana of Larissa, Emma, Rebecca, Liam, and Nathan.  Messages ma...

On May 3, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Rose, loved Dad of Christine and Graham, Brent and Tina, and Debra, proud Poppa Bob to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a gr...

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Ross for 70 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Lynsay and John, Hugh and Diana, and John. Beloved grandmother and great-...

After a powerful battle with cancer, we lost our beloved Kat on Friday, May 1, 2026, 22 days short of her 47th birthday. Loved and adored mother of Jessica and partner James, and Connor, treasured daughter of Noel and Joy, loved sister and sister-in-...

Sadly, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Jacqui, loved and treasured father, father-in-law, grandfather, and soon to be great-grandfather. A great friend of many. A ...

Master Mariner. On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by loving family. Dearly loved husband of Pearl for 61 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of Brett and Young Jo, Moana and Bizzy, and Richard. Treas...

On May 1, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Siong Sah John WONG, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alex and Caroline, Evelyn and Brendan, Vivian and Arthur, treasu...

Passed away peacefully and with dignity, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Summerset Cavendish Care Centre, having recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Returned to the arms of her beloved late husband Bill. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Grant and ...

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Lex, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Paul and Julie, and Helen, loved Nana of James and Hilde, Thomas and Eilish, and Mitchell. Sister and sister-law of Beatrice Mooney (deceased), Olive...

With great sadness, Lesley passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in her 89th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard (Dick) Corkin, and loved fiancée to the late Geoff Tuer. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Trish, Neville and Bil...

Passed away suddenly on Friday, April 24, 2026, doing what he loved, after a brave battle with cancer, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Judy and very proud Dad of his boys Mitchell, and Camren, and friend of Jess. Loved son and stepson of Robin...

(VRD Retired Commander RNZNVR), (ex NZ Railways) On April 15, 2026, passed away peacefully in Rangiora, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, and the late Tricia, loved father and father-in-law of Ruth and John Thompson, Claire Poy...