Obituaries

On June 23, 2026, passed away in Christchurch, in her 100th year. Wife of the late Norman, mother and mother-in-law of Sarah Jane Hardie and Andrew Turton, Ruth and Richard Wells, grandmother of Henry Wells and Joanna Pope-Wells, Tamar Wells, Roslyn ...

On July 6, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Bob, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Vicky and Steve Ackland, and Brenda, proud and loving Nan of Brittany, and Dan...

On Monday, June 29, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of the late Frances, and of the late Susan. Cherished father of Jamie, Tim, and Michael. Much loved grandfather of Patrick, and Isaac. Many t...

Passed away peacefully, on July 6, 2026, aged 81, with his family by his side. Dearly loved husband of the late Janet Swanson. Much loved father and father-in-law of Rachel and Mark, Andrea and Marty, and Miriam and Abi. Cherished Grandad and mate to...

On July 7, 2026, Brian passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Deeply loved by his wife Andrea, and his family Simon and Linzi, and Marina Sacherer, and grandson Vladimir. Death leaves heartache no-one can heal. Love leaves memories no-on...

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, peacefully at WesleyCare, in his 93rd year. Loving husband of Audrey for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Wendy and partner Allan, Diane and Craig, and Faye and Roger, Grandad of Letitia and Lachy, Andrew; Rhian...

(ONZM) Farmer and former Mayor of Selwyn, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, peacefully at home, ‘The Grange’, Irwell, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Gem for 57 years, loving father of Maytinee, Panida, and Sirinton, fat...

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Viv for 50 years, and much-loved father and father-in-law of Stacey and Nathan, Vicki and Toby, Katie and Dan. Cherished Grandad of Lucy...

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, peacefully at home. Devoted husband of Michael for 44 years.  Son of Billie and Malcolm, beloved brother of Richard, Hunter, and Martin.  Uncle to many adoring nieces and nephews, and much loved by his wide group of frie...

On July 4, 2026, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Newall, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rob and Petra, Andrew (deceased), Leanne, Ayesha, and Jahnim, a loved Grandma and Great-Grandma. Love...

On June 28, 2026, peacefully in his sleep at Radius Althorp, Tauranga, in his 89th year. Loved eldest son of Josephine and Raymond Anderson (both deceased) of Darfield, and Papanui. Loved husband of the late Norma Anderson (née Ashe). Loved father...

Passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, with his daughter Rachel at his side, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gail, father and father-in-law of Tony and Sarah, Dean and Janette, John and Al, and Rachel, Grandad of Chr...

Peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, aged 98 years, with Robyn at her side. Dearly loved sister and lifetime companion of the late Bernice. Much loved and admired ‘Aunt’ of Robyn and Bruce. Words will never be enough to acknowledge t...

On Monday, June 29, 2026, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Carol, loved father and father-in-law of Graham and Angela, and Robyn, grandfather of Charlie, Ben, and Oisin; Kyle, Toby, Ella, and the late baby Felix....

On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, passed away peacefully at Karadean, Oxford, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Mabel, loving father and father-in-law of Trixie and Murray, Richard, Megan and Jeff, Bruce and Jayne. Cherished grandfather of Hamish, Jared, Da...

On June 26, 2026, passed away in Anjie's arms at Christchurch Hospital, aged 60 years. Adored husband and best friend of Anjie, treasured father of Lauren and Riahn, and father-in-law of Rob, and loved GeeGee to his precious grand-baby Carlo.   ...

Originally of Dunedin. June 15, 1949 - June 28, 2026. Sadly passed away, surrounded by family. Dearly loved daughter of the late Alex and Kath Holmes, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Jen, Martine and Darryl, Luke and Pippa, Nathan an...

On June 27, 2026, passed away peacefully at St Albans Retirement Village, aged 91 years.  Loved wife of the late Lennox “Bunty” Harrison. Later married to Darcy Mora. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynette (deceased), and Mark and Andr...

On June 25, 2026, passed away unexpectedly, aged 83 years. Cherished husband of the late Margaret Joan Lilley (Marg), dearly loved Dad of Simon (deceased), and Peter, father-in-law of Fiona, loved Grandad of Thomas, and Charlie. The family wish to th...

On June 28, 2026, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved father and father-in-law of Anna and Nigel, Ivan and Sarah, proud and loving Grandad of Alex, Robert; and Lily. Special tha...