Obituaries

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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David (Dave) George HORSHAM

09/11/2024
On November 9, 2024, peacefully at Wesley Care, aged 91 years.  Beloved husband of the late Diana June Horsham (nee Reid), son of the late Marion Gertrude and Fred Horsham (UK) and treasured brother to the late John, Marion and Eleanor (UK). He is s...
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Violet Marie Dawn SCHULTZE

04/11/2024
Passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, in her 84th year. Beloved and treasured wife of Norman, most loved and dedicated Mum and mother-in-law of Stephanie and Lindsay (Greymouth), Robyn and John McKenzie (Australia), an...
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John ‘Sav’ Stephen SAVIN

22/12/1951 - 05/11/2024
Tragically taken doing what he loved. Dearly loved husband of Sandy, much loved father and father-in-law of Nicholas and Jackie, and Andrew and Gill, much loved Granddad of Samantha; and Emily, and Maddie, and Great-Granddad of Saviah, loved brother ...
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David William STONE

31/10/2024
On October 31, 2024, peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, in his 95th year. Dearly loved son of the late William and Myrtle Stone, loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Alan and Marjorie, and Enid and Tom Richards. Much loved uncle of...
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June Christine HUNDLEBY

07/11/2024
HUNDLEBY, June Christine (née Busch): On Thursday, November 7, 2024, peacefully at Nazareth House, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rob for 58 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Michael and Jan, Andrew and Louisa, Sally and Simon, ado...
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Maria Anne EVANS

05/11/2024
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Bruce (deceased), and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Roberta and Craig, David and Ingrid, Simon and Claire, special Nana of Fergus...
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Diane "Di" Susan HAYWARD

06/11/2024
On November 6, 2024, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by family, aged 69 years. Loved partner of Ian, beloved Mum of Rob and Jordanna, and her fur-babies Lucy, and Ziggy, doting Gran of Toria, and Zaysha, "favourite daughter"...
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Derek John WELLS

04/11/2024
On November 5, 2024, peacefully at Oxford Hospital, surrounded by his girls, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband and best mate of Wendy. Adored father and father-in-law of Tanya and Rhys, Lisa and Wes, Heidi and Nathan. Treasured DJ of Cailey, Billy,...
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Jeb NOLAN

29/10/2024
On October 29, 2024, passed away peacefully at home, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Dawn, much loved father and father-in-law of Leia and Scott, and Ceara and Jake. Loved son, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle.              �...
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Dave WHEELER

04/11/2024
On November 4, 2024, peacefully in the care of Karadean, Oxford, with family at his side, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Hazel, loved father and father-in-law of Alan and Dawn, Tony and JoArna, loved step-father of Derek and Justine, Louise a...
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Boyd Neville GUARD

04/11/2024
On November 4, 2024, unexpectedly at home, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Maxene “Trish” (née Delaney), much loved Dad and father-in-law of Heleen and Allan Craig, Robyn-ann Guard, Heather Guard and friend of Richard Bururu, Donna and David G...
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