Obituaries

Peter James REESE

16/03/2026
13/02/1942-16/03/2026. Cherished husband and best friend of Ruth for 65 years, father and father-in-law of Mark and Joanne, Philip and Zeldri, and Richard and Maria, beloved Petie of Thomas, Sophie, Sam, Kate, Jessy, Finn, and Ava, loved Great-Granda...
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Heather Lorraine CHIRNSIDE

23/03/2026
1927-2026. Died very peacefully, one day short of her 99th birthday, on March 23, 2026. Loved wife of the late Andy, Mum of Derek, and Raewyn, mother-in-law of Phillipa. Grandmother to Chris and Cinta, Daniel and Kate, Mark, and Anna, great-grandmoth...
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John Nicholas RUNDLE

19/03/2026
Passed away on March 19, 2026, at Arvida Park Lane, with loving family by his side, aged 85 years. Cherished husband and soulmate of Pam, for 61 years, loved and adored father and father-in-law of Brent and Kirsty, Craig and Emma, Claire and Sean, tr...
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Donald ‘Sawdust’ Edward WRIGHT

16/03/2026
On March 16, 2026, at Burwood Hospital, aged 87 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Jacqui and Grant, Poppa of Natalie, loved brother, uncle, friend, and member of the Akaroa community. A special thanks to the staff of C1 Ward at Burwood Hospita...
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Colin Arthur Byron DRAIN

19/03/2026
(Retired NZ Police Officer) On Thursday, March 19, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Alma for 69 years, and loving father and father-in-law of Tracey and Andrew, Jason and Tina, and Quentin and...
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Melvyn Ronald ‘Mel’ DAVIES

23/03/2026
On March 23, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley, and the late Anne, treasured father and father-in-law of Grant and Frances, Kim and Andrew, loved Grumps of his lucky grandchildren, much loved by...
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Stuart Arthur SCOTT

22/03/2026
Passed away at home, on March 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Dearly beloved husband of Marama (née Reuben), greatly loved father of Kara and Jay (Canada), and Jake and Rana (Melbourne). Cherished Grandad of Joel and Aimee. Stu will be at his home, ...
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Margaret Lorraine BENNETT

22/02/2026
Our vibrant, spirited, and sometimes too social friend passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village, aged 78 years.  Vivacious Mum and Granny B of Kate and Craig, Jonty and Celine, Georgia and Ethan, Molly...
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Joy Marie ATWOOD

24/03/2026
On March 24, 2026, peacefully at home in Christchurch, aged 68 years. Treasured and loved Mum and mother-in-law of Liam and Rebecca, and Lauren and Zac. Devoted Grandma of Beauden, Maisy, and Lola. Amazing aunty, sister, and friend to many. Joy dedic...
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Pamela Helen McKENZIE

12/03/2026
On Friday, March 13, 2026, peacefully, surrounded with love, at Russley Village, aged 95 years.  Beloved wife and companion of the late Rev Alan McKenzie, loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Karen, Kathryn and Michael, Alastair and Kay, and S...
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Neil James ELLIS

19/03/2026
On March 19, 2026, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, in his 83rd year. Precious and dearly loved husband of Christine for 61 years, and her best friend forever, loving and dearly loved Dad of Jeff and Amie, David and Carolyn, and ...
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John Gilbert REESE

20/03/2026
23-02-1940 — 20-03-2026  Loved husband and best friend of Janet, for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Elizabeth, Patricia and Kevin, Michael and Amanda, loved Grandad of Megan, Robert, Sophie, and William, loved brother of Elizabeth, Da...
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Glenn Murray PASCOE

20/03/2026
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, unexpectedly in his sleep, at home, aged 51 years. Much loved husband and soulmate of Kim, loved father of Caleb Seelen, loved son of Richard, Dawn and Wayne, loved brother and brother-in-law of Craig and Sarah, Peta, and...
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Peter John COOK

11/03/2026
On March 11, 2026, passed peacefully at Ilam Lifecare, in his 85th year. Devoted husband of Margaret for 60 years. Dearly loved and respected father and father-in-law of Juliet and David Wensley, Lisa and Eddie Christian, Sally and Bernard Treacy, Ra...
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Helen Sylvia PATON

08/03/2026
On March 8, 2026, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Matthew and Julia, Kate, Charlotte and Marty, and Sarah. Adored Nana of Hamish, Will; Lucy, Pippa, El...
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Waveney BAKER

14/03/2026
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, aged 93 years. Much loved wife of the late Ron Baker for 60 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Alison and Simon, Bill and Steph, Steve and Su, Margie and Struan, adored Granny of Toby,...
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Leslie ‘Les’ Mackness MITCHELL

16/03/2026
On March 16, 2026, died peacefully surrounded by family at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Adored husband of Lynda, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Ross and the late Sarah, Rhonda and Malcolm, treasured grandfather of Lucy and Lagan, P...
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Irene May WITBROCK

13/03/2026
Passed away March 13, 2026. Loved partner of Bob, mother and mother-in-law of Sharlene, Tina and Bill, Aaron and Jane. Nan of Shaun, Ashleigh, Michaela, Emma, Thomas, and Sophie. A much loved aunty, who will be missed by all. Messages may be addresse...
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Teresa Pauline Anne TAYLOR

16/03/2026
Passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding on Monday, March 16, 2026, aged 76 years. Treasured and adored wife of George, darling Mum of Anna Groen, and Jacqueline Reynolds, and beloved mother-in-law of Rick, and Lee, cherished Nana of Bella, Alex, Ma...
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Geoffrey Kear INCH

09/03/2026
On Monday, March 9, 2026, passed away suddenly, in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of Phyllis in their 67th year of marriage, loved father and father-in-law of Karen, Bryan and Jacqui, Lynne and Trevor, Vicky and Kieron, Dale and Jan. Proud grand...
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