Obituaries

Barbara Marie MACKENZIE

12/11/2024
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 ...
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Anthony John ‘Tony’ SYKES

14/11/2024
Passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, aged 83 years. Dearly loved father of Paul, and Richard, father-in-law of Melissa, and Aldene, and much loved Grandad of Hudson, Will, and Dionizia. Former husband of Valerie, and loving companion of Cathe...
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Arlene Joan WRIGHT

15/11/2024
On November 15, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Alan, loved sister of Bruce (deceased), Gavin, and Peter Gregg. Loved sister-in-law of Lawrence (deceased) and Pam Wright, Beverley Bray, and Doreen Broadhurst. Messages ...
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Emily ‘Nessie’ Ness HORGAN

06/07/1924 - 16/10/2024
06 July 1924 - 16 October 2024, at Oxford, surrounded by her family, aged 100 years. Darling wife of the late Hilary, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Judith, Elizabeth and Sam McSkimming, Barbara and the late Graeme Thompson, Michael ...
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Shona Gwendoline GRAY

18/11/2024
On Monday, November 18, 2024, peacefully passed away at Avonlea Rest Home, aged 76 years. Loved sister of Lyndsay, loved aunt of Simone, Bevan, Aaron, and their families, loved friend of Maxine. A special thanks to the staff at Avonlea for their care...
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Rosemary Isabel FERGUSON

17/11/2024
On November 17, 2024, passed away peacefully at Alpine View, aged 73 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Nikki and Bob, Tim and Worth, and Anna and Kate, Much loved Granny Rose of George, and Mimi; Ted, and Willa, and a loved friend and ...
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Janice Lynne “Jan” BROOKING

18/11/2024
On November 18, 2024, at Burwood Hospital, peacefully with Zee by her side. Loved wife of Zee. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Judy, Kerry and Jim. Loved aunt of Cameron and Emma, great aunt of Otis. Loved Mum of the late Matthew, and treasured bes...
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Ann Christel LINDSAY

14/11/2024
On November 14, 2024, passed away surrounded by family, aged 76 years. Dearly loved partner of Bryan Poulsen, loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard, and James and New, loved step-mother of Sharlene and Graham, and Daryl and Linda, and a treasured...
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Euan “Ding” John BELL

14/11/2024
On Thursday, November 14, 2024, peacefully, aged 86 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Pam for 64 years, loved father and father-in-law of Tony, Julie and Don, Herbie and Jen, Nicci and Ben, loved grandfather and great-grandfather, and frie...
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Richard Alfred Forrest BECKETT (MATTHEWS)

11/11/2024
On November 11, 2024, unexpectedly at home, aged 66 years. Dearly loved husband of Anna, much loved by daughters Lucy, and Ella and her partner Declan, loved Grumpa of Georgia, Briar, Reid, and Aria; and adored big brother of Bridgette. Will also be ...
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Bruce ALLAN

11/11/2024
Passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Rosey, loved Dad of Christine and Daz, Geoff and Joanne, and Andrew, adored Poppa of Hannah, and Sophie; and Craig. Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend t...
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Sulufa’iga Fa’au’uga NASERI

10/11/2024
On November 10, 2024, we sadly said goodbye to the most wonderful mother that we could have ever asked for. Dearly loved wife of the late Olomua Li’a, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Setu and Kaileigh, Kit, Margaret and Scott, and Adele and ...
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Josephine Mary RYAN

12/11/2024
On November 12, 2024, aged 79 years, peacefully, surrounded by family. Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of the late Debbie Marie, Paula and Shane Thomas, David, Patrick and Kirsty Cunneen. Loved Grandma of Natasha, Sean, Oliver, Finn, and Leo Cunne...
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Kathleen Dorothy ALLOM

10/11/2024
On Sunday, November 10, 2024, peacefully at Bupa Parklands inChristchurch, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Barrie. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Julian and Sarah, and the late Claire. Much loved grandmother of Caleb, and the late Cer...
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Raymond ‘Ray’ Gordon BROWN

12/11/2024
On November 12, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Elsie, loved father and father-in-law of Marilyn (Australia), Raymond (deceased), and Trevor and Karen, loving grandfather of Alicia, and Katrina (Australia); Cody...
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Arthur ‘Bob’ Robert WILLS

05/11/2024
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Merivale Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 93 years. Loved husband of Valda for 70 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Lyn and Russell Frisby, Bobette and Joe Rongen, Blenddyn and Rachel, Megan and Doug Anderso...
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Kenneth Edward SNOOK

03/11/2024
On November 3, 2024, at home, aged 88 years. Much loved husband of the late Pat, loved father and father-in-law of Kevin and Liz, Gary, Graham and Theresa, loved Grandad of Nick, Max, and James, and a loved great-Grandad of Mason. Loved brother and b...
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David Leigh HALSTEAD QSM

21/10/2024
On October 21, 2024, peacefully at Malvina Major Hospital, Wellington, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Noeline (nee Butterfield) for 53 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Gabrielle and Hamish Nicholson (Wellington) and Jonnie and Ja...
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Edith Howard TRIPP

06/11/2024
On November 6, 2024, passed away peacefully at Merivale Retirement Village, with family, aged 88 years. Loved sister of Howard (deceased) and Margaret, Dick and Sally, Rosa and Graham, and Leonard. Much loved aunt of her nieces and nephews, great-nie...
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Janet “Jan” Ann LEAPER

06/11/2024
On November 6, 2024, at Ngaio Marsh Hospital, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerry for 60 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kerry and Christophe, David and Sohyun, and Caroline and Tim. Beloved Nana of Lizzie, Summer, Léa, ...
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