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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Julian “Jay” THORPE

15/11/2024
Passed away at Summerset at Avonhead, on November 15, 2024, aged 88 years. Loved husband of Anne, father of Peter (deceased), and Nicola, Poppa Jay of Chloe and Olivia. Stepfather of Andrew and Wendy, Hamish, Megan and Craig, and Poppa Jay of Zoe and...
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Nigel PATTON

19/11/2024
On November 19, 2024, after a brave fight, at home with his family, aged 69 years. Much loved husband of Viv, father of Mark, Ben, and Jenny, Grandpa to Floyd, Roma, and Nikau, and brother of Mike. Many thanks to his supportive colleagues at the Haem...
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Ivy Elvina ELLIS

19/11/2024
On Tuesday 19th November our dear Mum, having been so strong for so long, slipped gently away to join Dad in time for their 72nd wedding anniversary. She (our Mum Ivy) was the beloved wife of Dad, the late Stan for nearly 70 years. Much loved, and de...
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David "Ross" Ross WYNN

19/11/2024
On November 19, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, with his family by his side. Adored husband of Kay, dearly loved father of Deborah, and Robert, much loved father-in-law of Jackie, cherished Da of Olivia, Kate, Brianna, Benjamin, Emily, Hannah, Ella, ...
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Terence ‘Terry’ Devlin

12/11/2024
On November 12, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Russell and Buffy and their family, much loved part of the wider Riley family. The memorial service i...
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Patricia ‘Pat’ Judith BUCKLEY

20/11/2024
On November 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gus, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Keith and Sonia, Mary and Michael, and Lawrence and Esther, treasured grandmothe...
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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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Kenneth (Ken) Rodger JELLEY

20/11/2024
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, peacefully at the Bellevue Retirement Village. Loved husband of the late Dianne. Dearest Dad and Dad-in-law of Kristine and Wayne, Lynda and Jeff, Wendy, Rodger and Sharon, and Nicky and Ryan. Treasured Grandad to And...
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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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