Obituaries

At his home on Sunday, December 8, 2024, after months dancing with cancer, the music stopped. Grant, his husband and partner of 26 years, was with him as the lights were dimmed. Russel will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of his niece Samant...

On Thursday, December 19, 2024, Michael died peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of the late Isobel. Loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Margaret and Clare, Mary and Steve, Geoff and Robyn, and his late in li...

On December 19, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Brian, Patrick, and Betty (all deceased), Tony (deceased) and Trish, Jenny and David (deceased) Kevin, Marcella and Anh. A much loved aunt...

On December 17, 2024, Janice passed away in Christchurch Hospital. She will be missed deeply by her one and only granddaughter Shannyn (her words), and her extended family and friends. “She is going home for Christmas to be with the rest of her ...

On Thursday, December 19, 2024, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 68 years. Loved husband and soul mate of Diane for 47 years, loved Dad of Josh, and Harry, loved brother of Sonia, and brother-in-law of Debby and Pete, Steven and Karina, and...

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, peacefully passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 88 years. Treasured husband of Shirley, loved Dad and father-in-law of Jeanette and Kazu, Ian and Yan Ping, Tina and Andrew, adored Gon Gon and Ye Ye of Rikki, Leon,...

On December 14, 2024, passed away peacefully at home, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Kong, much loved father of Tania, Nick, Jacqui, Samantha (deceased), Alex, Charlie, Jazz, Jack, and Samuel, a treasured grandfather of his many grandchildren...

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, peacefully passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 88 years. Treasured husband of Shirley, loved Dad and father-in-law of Jeanette and Kazu, Ian and Yan Ping, Tina and Andrew, adored Gon Gon and Ye Ye of Rikki, Leon,...

On December 17, 2024, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, following a short illness, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 65 years, much loved mother of Rob (Australia), and Heather, proud and adored Nanna of Shaye and Siahny (Australia), and...

On December 11, 2024, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home, in Kaiapoi, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Julie for 61 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Raewyn and Richard, and Kathryn and Joe, adored Poppa to Henry, and Ha...

On December 16, 2024, at Bupa Parklands, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Douglas Lowery. Wonderful Mum and mother-in-law of Margaret, Ian and Maree, Graeme (deceased), David (deceased) and Sian, Peter and Lynne. Adored Gran of Clare and ...

Passed away peacefully at home in Cheviot, on December 11, 2024, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Linda. Sincere thanks to Cheviot Medical Centre, and District Nurses for their care and support. Donations to the Cheviot Cancer S...

Passed away surrounded by her loving family at 11.40pm, on Friday, December 13, 2024, in her 100th year. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Esther and Phil, Rob and Kim, Yvonne, Faith and Jeff, Annette, Peter, and the late Mary-Anne, and Grace. Trea...

On December 13, 2024, passed away at Holmwood Rest Home after a long illness, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of May, loved father of Kate, step-father of Tania, Paul, and Angela, and a grandfather and great-grandfather. Special thanks to the sta...

On December 16, 2024, peacefully at WindsorCare, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George, loved mother and mother-in-law of Denis and Pauline, Peter (deceased) and Joy, Malcolm (deceased), Keith and Karen, Jude Connochie and Angela Hirst,...

Passed away peacefully, on November 12 ,2024, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Fin, devoted mother of Jane, Gerald, and Simon (deceased). Cherished grandmother of Fionnuala, Sarah, Hugh, Molly, Laura, Niamh, and Stella. Barbara will be remembered ...

Passed away peacefully in her sleep, at Bethesda Care Home, on December 2, 2024, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Mark for 64 years, loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Christine, Neil and Karen, Lynda (deceas...

On Sunday, December 8, 2024, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 96 years. Loved husband of the late Valmai, and the late Alison, loved Dad and father-in-law of Stephen and Julie, Jill and the late Geoff, adored Grandad of Christopher and Jule...

On Friday, December 6, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle, aged 63 years. Precious wife and best pal of Tom for 35 years, loved aunt of Lottie, beloved sister-in-law of Hilda and Ian, loved sister, colleague, and friend t...

On December 9, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved husband of Judith, much loved father and father-in-law of Roger and Margaret, Gary and Tracey, and Peter and Moira, loved Po...