Obituaries

With family at her side, Helen slipped away peacefully, aged 84, on March 21, 2025, after a short illness. Treasured Mum, mother-in-law and Granny to Deborah McNeill, Christine and Wayne Harper, Steven and Annie Cole, Alastair (James) Sarson, and Mar...

With heavy hearts, we share that Alex (Grizz) passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his home in Picton, surrounded by loving family. Beloved soulmate of and best friend to Jenny. Loved father and father-in-law to Craig and Jane, J...

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, on Stewart Island, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Takako, much loved Dad of Jack, and Lily. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Phil Demouth, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lew, on Thursday,  March 27 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at Nurse Maude Hospice. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Marilyn, loving father of Melissa, Ryan, and Kirk. Loved Granda...

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, aged 76 years. Beloved partner of Marie, father of Christopher, and Daniel, loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, especially of Matt and Maree, and Alex (Christchurch). Loved brother of Nora, the late Mary, and Peter....

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, peacefully, aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Brian, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Jenny (deceased) and John, Wendy and Chris (Auckland), Chris (deceased) and Anne, adored Barbie of Andy, Sarah, Sam, Rebecca, Ben, T...

Passed away peacefully after a short illness, on March 26, 2025, aged 67 years. Loved and cherished wife of Kevin, treasured Mum of James and his partner Chloe, daughter of Doreen and John Hampton (both deceased), loved sister of Anne and David Letha...

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, peacefully at home, aged 67 years. Much loved and respected Dad of Kit, and Finn. Loved brother of April, and John, loved brother-in-law of Vaughn, and loved uncle of Slade, and Jayce and Kylie, and great-uncle of Beorn. ...

On March 24, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 65 years. Dearly loved husband and soul-mate of Adele, proud 'Papa Bear' of Kirsten, loved son of the late Eric and Barbara Sparks, loved brother of Bruce, Liz, Michael, and Warr...

On March 25, 2025. Lewis’ family announce with heartfelt sadness that he passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 78 years. Cherished and loved husband of Hope, precious father of Deborah, Lincoln and Ursla, adored Poppa of Daniel, Amelia, ...

Peacefully at home, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from cancer, at the age of 83 well lived years. Much loved husband of Margaret, and proud and special Dad of Simon and Alta, and Duncan and Rebecca. Special Grandad of Tristan, Emma, Charlotte, Reed, a...

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, passed away in Oxford, surrounded by family and friends. Dearly loved wife of Malcolm. Treasured mother of Morgan, Rebecca, Kylie, and Vanessa. Many thanks to the staff of both Nurse Maude, and Oxford District Nursing, for...

On March 16, 2025, peacefully, aged 81 years. Loved and treasured wife of Don, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Shaun and Jen, Nadine and Geoff, and Andrew.  Cherished Gran to Jessica, Patrick, Sarah, and Tabitha.  The family would like to ...

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family and friends, aged 31 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Beth, adored Dad of Zac, and Phoebe, loved son of Ralph and Angela, loved brother, and brother-in-law of...

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ann, devoted father and father-in-law of Debbie and Stu, Craig and Sharee, and Michelle, Cherished Grandad of Cara, and Ryan, preciou...

Passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2025, aged 61 years. Adored daughter of the late Ernie and Judy. Beloved sweetheart of Hank, treasured Mum of Mana, and fun Steppe of Isaac, Grandma to Isla, and Reggie. Loved and cherished sister of Mike a...

On March 18, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Denis for 64 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Toni and Richard, Bruce and Diane, David and Rowena, treasured Grandma of Tom, Sophie, and Sam; ...

It is with great sadness and broken hearts; we advise the sudden passing of Tim due to a medical event. Tim was the much loved husband of Michelle, dearly loved father of Matthew, Haley and Jane and cherished grandfather of 7. He will be deeply misse...

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Christchurch. Cherished son of Judith and the late Graham (Sam), after a long courageous struggle. Will be greatly missed by all those who loved him, particularly Judith, Olivia, Stuart and Inge, Sam and Ben, Fee and To...

On March 5, 2025, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, in his 89th year. Loved husband of the late Jennifer, and loved partner of Janet, much loved father and father-in-law of Lester and Janice, Vanessa, Martin and Heather, Grandad of Melissa, Amanda, Ash...