Obituaries
Lynette Denese BROWN
22/12/2025
Passed away peacefully, with her three children by her side, on Monday, December 22, 2025, aged 78 years.
Loving wife of the late Murray (Mog), dearly loved and adored Mum and mother-in-law of Warren and Nic, Tony and Leigh, and Kerry and Boyd. De...
Sidney "Sid" Boyd ASHTON
26/12/2025
(ONZM) 4.8.1936 - 26.12.2025. Died peacefully at Holly Lea. Dearly loved husband of Jane, loved father and father-in-law of Jo Ashton-Martyn and Hugh Martyn, Kate and Richard Bell, Sue Ashton, and Elizabeth Ashton. Proud grandfather of Henry and ...
Rosemary ‘Rosie’ Jane ASKEW
31/12/2025
Passed away peacefully at home, on December 31, 2025, aged 66 years. Dearly loved Mum of Ben and James.
Forever in our hearts
Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rosemary Askew, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of f...
Mark Burley Paterson HOUSTON
24/11/2025
Passed away peacefully in his sleep, at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, on November 24, 2025, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Phyllis for 64 years, loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Geoff and Christine, N...
John Vincent BARBER
07/12/2025
On December 7, 2025, passed away peacefully at home with family, aged 88 years. Dearly loved partner of Diane, much loved father and father-in-law of Dori and Woolly, Tony and Michelle, Brent and Anna, Gina and Simon, and Gina’s late husband Robe...
Robert “Bob” Alexander MACGREGOR
23/12/2025
On December 23, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Anne, much loved father and father-in-law of Kim and Darren, and Jason and Bridget, dearly loved Bobble of ...
Jennifer “Jenni” Barbara COMLEY
27/12/2025
On December 27, 2025, passed away peacefully, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicky and Ralph, Jill and Grant, Philip and Chris, loving Nana of Charlotte, Bella, Polly, Jonathon, Christiaan, ...
Elaine May TOWN
21/12/2025
On Sunday, December 21, 2025, in her sleep, aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Walter, loved Mum and mother-in-law Peter and the late Deborah, and Raewyn, loved Grandma of Daniel, and Michael. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late E...
Mark Vincent BUCKLEY
29/12/2025
On December 29, 2025, died unexpectedly from a heart attack, doing what he loved, aged 55 years. Much loved husband of Telsa, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Chelsea and Will, Pierce and Jess, Thomas and Eva, and Rhys, and adored Pop to Zara...
Dianne Mervia AITKEN
29/12/2025
On Monday, December 29, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 68 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Melissa and Greg, Dean and Ange, Natashia and Kevin, adored Nana Dianne to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of Shir...
Peter Te Kauae Aitua ORANGI
29/12/2025
On December 29, 2025, at Parkstone Care Home, in his 88th year, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of the late Annette, much loved father and father-in-law of Aaron and the late Aimee, and Adele and Leyton, proud and loving Grandad...
Susan Phyllis DICK
28/12/2025
On December 28, 2025, unexpectedly at her home. Dearly loved mum of Debra and Trish (Patricia), mother-in-law of Blair, and Nana Sue to Ruben, Adam, and Eli. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Wayne and Rosemary, Shaun and Tania, and Craig. A d...
Bonnie Pearl SIMPSON
28/12/2025
On Sunday December 28,2025, peacefully at Annaliese Haven Rest Home, aged 91 years. Much loved wife of Merv for 70 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Christine, Nicola and John Foster, the late Roderick. Adored Nana of Nick and Lisa, ...
Bonnie Pearl SIMPSON
28/12/2025
On Sunday December 28,2025, peacefully at Annaliese Haven Rest Home, aged 91 years. Much loved wife of Merv for 70 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Christine, Nicola and John Foster, the late Roderick. Adored Nana of Nick and Lisa, ...
Paul Eugene HEPPELTHWAITE
27/12/2025
On Saturday, December 27, 2025, peacefully at home, aged 75 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Cath and Andrew, Vanessa and Shaun, adored Poppa of Harry, Callum, and Georgia, loved brother, and brother-in-law of Glenis and David, Stephen and Karen...
Shirley May BOND
03/12/2025
Passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, aged 98 years. Loved wife of the late Neville and loved mother and mother-in-law of Kath and Des, Lesley, Lynley and Peter, Jenny and Nigel. Cherished grandmother and grandmother-in-law of...
Dr Edward “Gareth” John Gareth DEVONALD
24/12/2025
On December 24, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Rita, much loved father and father-in-law of Rebecca and Tony, Matthew and Meredith, loved grandfather of Alexander and Alice, Ieuan and Lizzie, Nerys and Jo...
Grace Valerie GRAHAM
22/12/2025
On December 22, 2025, passed away peacefully at Akaroa, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shireen and Francis, Mark and Joy, treasured grandmother of Jessica, Josephine, and Daniel; Averil, Jar...
Christine ‘Crisie’ Evelyn Banks
26/12/2025
On Friday, December 26, 2025, peacefully at home, aged 73 years. Loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Terry, Julie and Gus, Amanda and Murray, loved and adored Grandma and Gma of Dylan, Logan, Corey, Brooke, Sam, Ben, Ashleigh, Olivia, and Charlotte, love...
Kenneth BOSTON
24/12/2025
After a short illness at Auckland City Hospital, on December 24, 2025, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce and loved father of Christian. Will be sorely missed by family and friends. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the ...













