Obituaries
Kenneth Ritchie ANDERSON (MBChB, DCP, FRCPA)
20/04/2024
We are sad to announce the peaceful passing of Ken at home with family, on April 20, 2024, in his 80th year. Cherished and loved husband of Fern. Dearly loved father of Penny, Tim, Pippa, and Matt, and loved father-in-law of Ivan, Robyn, and Matthe...
Gordon William RICHARDS
23/04/2024
On April 23, 2024, at Alpine View Lifestyle Village, aged 76 years. Loved and devoted husband of the late Merle, loved and adored Dad of Paul and Vicki, Gary and Nicola, proud and loving Grandad of Jacob, Celyn, Sam, Riley, and their partners Sophia,...
Zoe Stella HAWKER
25/04/2024
On April 25, 2024, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 17 years. Treasured daughter of Nicky and Courtney, much loved sister of Felix, fur Mum of Gus. Precious granddaughter of Alison and Wayne Hawker, Pam and Tony Street, and Mike Woodgyer. Love...
David “Dave” John Knox MCDOUGALL
21/04/2024
Passed away peacefully at home in his sleep, on Sunday, April 21st, 2024, in his 83rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Carol for 55 years, loved dad of Martine, and Alastair, treasured granddad of Ethan, and Isaac. Messages may be addressed...
Richard ‘Ray’: William John EGDEN
23/04/2024
On Tuesday April 23, 2024, as the result of an accident, aged 42 years. Adored husband and teammate of Jane, treasured Dad of Scarlett, Oscar, and Margot, beloved son of John and Sally, loved brother and brother-in-law of Sarah and Earl, and Amanda a...
Peter Daniel COUCH
10/04/2024
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on April 10, 2024, aged 74 years. A deeply loved and cherished husband of Karen for 52 years, a devoted Dad and father-in-law of David, Michael, and Catherine, Tracey, and Brent. Adored grandad of Sam,...
Donald “Don” Athol Thomas MEE
20/04/2024
On Saturday April 20, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family. Loved husband of Maureen for 58 years, loved father and father-in-law of Brian and the late Robyn, Jenny and the late Paul, loved son of the late Bowery and Violet, brother of Graham, and N...
Gerald “Ged” Stephen IRWIN
21/04/2024
On Sunday April 21, 2024, peacefully with family at his side, aged 85 years. Beloved long term partner of Ginny Gardiner, treasured father and father-in-law of Janie and Jim, Warwick, Jude and Rob, Jill and Paul, Megan and Andrew and the late Owen,...
Glenn James HARRIS
18/04/2024
On April 18, 2024, aged 58 years, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side. Dearly loved son of the late Bill and Jean, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Billy (deceased) and Joanna, Brent and Wendy, and Christina and Al...
Ivan George SHASKEY
16/04/2024
On April 16, 2024, passed away at home, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Beth, much loved father of Robin, Bruce, Alan, Neil (deceased), Garry, and Lynne-Marie, treasured grandfather of his 16 grandchildren and great-grandfather of his...
Roberta ‘Ruby’ Tweeddale WALKER
21/04/2024
On Sunday April 21, 2024, Ruby passed peacefully surrounded by family, aged 100 years. She was the dearly loved wife of the late Len Walker and loved mother and mother-in-law of Grant and Maria (Wellington), and Joanne and Murray Jenkins, Nana of Ton...
Michael Cornelius WITTEMAN
19/04/2024
On Friday, April 19, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Loved husband of Alana, loved father, father-in-law and best friend of Stephen and Alicia, Robert and Kerryn, adored grandad of Jazmyne and Baxter; Layla and Lorenzo. Loved son, br...
Edna May GRAHAM
17/04/2024
On April 17, 2024, passed away peacefully at Holmwood Rest Home, with her daughters by her side, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Tony Pugh, Lindsay (deceased), Brett (deceased), H...
Marjorie Ivy RAE
16/04/2024
On April 16, 2024, died peacefully after a brave battle with cancer, aged 71 years. Loved and loving mum of Lance Gahan, much loved daughter of the late Audrey and Laurie Rae, loved sister and sister-in-law of Pam and Sam Thomas, Sue and Angus Gallet...
Douglas “Doug” Malcolm MUIR
13/04/2024
On April 13, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Judy, much loved father of Tim, and Chris, treasured grandad of Aneshia, Jorgia, Jayde, Peter, and Stevie, loved son of the late B...
Rita Beryl TIE
12/04/2024
On April 12, 2024, passed away peacefully at Arvida St Albans Retirement Village, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoffrey and Erica, Allister and the late Eleanor, Stephanie and Graeme, lo...
Alan John CANDY
15/04/2024
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on the evening of April 15, 2024. Dearly loved and loving husband of Karen, loved and treasured dad of Ryan, Nick, Brad, and Melissa, and their partners Ari, Leah, Jazz, and Logan, adored Grandd...
Judith Mary “Judy” BENNY (nee Adams)
13/04/2024
Passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Princes Court Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme (who passed away seven weeks earlier), loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Jo, and a much loved Granny to Kate...
Donn James ARMSTRONG
11/04/2024
After a short illness, Donn died peacefully, aged 80 years, on Thursday April 11th, 2024, under the amazing care of the Nurse Maude Hospice. Donn is the loved husband of Liz, father of Stephanie, Libby and Peter. Donn is also cherished Grandpa to...