Obituaries
Lorraine “Rosemary” Rosemary Lillian EVERETT-UGAZZI
16/06/2024
On June 16, 2024, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Gianfranco (Bambinono), loved sister of Patricia, loved aunty of Jeremy, and Sarah and great-aunt of Amelia Grace. Special thanks to the staff at Es...
Velma “Vel” Dawn HAINSWORTH
12/06/2024
(Formerly of Taumarunui): Passed away at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, with family at her side, on Wednesday, 12 June, 2024, aged 83 years. Beloved wife and soulmate of the late John, dearly loved Mum of Glen, Sandie, and Brett, and the...
Elizabeth Anne HILL
15/06/2024
On Saturday, June 15, 2024, peacefully, aged 74 years. Loved wife of the late Ian, cherished mother of Erin and Greer, much-loved sister of Marion, Alison, and Ian (deceased). Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Elizabeth Hill, c/- P...
Joan Audrey SCOTT
18/06/2024
On June 18, 2024, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Chris, Greg and Lorraine, Terry and Ann, Nick and Selma, and Kath and Alex. Treasured Ama of Johnatho...
Phyllis Hazel COMMON
15/06/2024
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on June 15, 2024, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Glenn and Catriana, and Amanda and Tony, treasured Nana of Hannah, Emma; and Nevé, loved sister...
Ernest 'Bruce' Bruce McKESSAR
15/06/2024
On Saturday, June 15, 2024, peacefully, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen, and the late Eleanor, loved father, father-in-law, and stepfather of Ian, Sally and Tim, Faye and Brent, and Craig, respected Grandad of Hamish, and Carl; Scott, Ge...
Tarapata 'Peter' Pita TAITOKO
16/06/2024
On June 16, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Phyllis for 64 years, much loved father, father-in-law, and Koro to all his whanau.
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Russell 'Russ' Allen SMITH
16/06/2024
On June 16, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Anette, much loved father and father-in-law of Belinda, Angela and Michael, Rachel and Michael, and Jay, and loved grandfather of all his grandchildren....
Philip Albert WORTHINGTON
11/06/2024
Of Woolstone, Rangiora. Finally at rest, on June 11, 2024, after a brave battle. Now sailing away. Treasured husband and friend of Kay (Forrester). Loved and respected son-in-law of Isabel Forrester, and brother-in-law of John Forrester, loyal big br...
Rohan David HOOK
12/06/2024
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, aged 78 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Angela, and Tristan and Karen, and loving grandfather of Reynold. A proud member of the New Zealand Fire Service for 30 years, an...
Barbara Jean BROWN
10/06/2024
Passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, on June 10, 2024, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Keith.G.Brown, loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Ashleigh and Daryl, Christine and the late Anthony McKenna, Murray a...
Yvonne Constance MILLAR
09/06/2024
On June 9, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family, aged 80 years. Treasured wife of the late Eric, cherished mother of Neville and Moni, Shona and John, Iain and Kim, loved and adored Nana...
Shirley June NORTON
13/06/2024
On June 13, 2024, peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, aged 89 years, with her family by her side. Loved and adored wife of Ivan for 68 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Lindsay, Tony and Andrea, Brian and Heather, Ricky and Lisa, Kevin and Caro...
Simon David Stewart WHITE
24/05/2024
(formerly of Kirkcudbright, Scotland): On Friday May 24, 2024, at home, aged 68 years. Loved brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Simon White, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In li...
Richard ‘Dick’ Walter PATTISON
08/06/2024
(Airline Captain with NAC, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways and Royal Brunei Airlines) On June 8, 2024, passed away peacefully at Russley Village, aged 92 years. Loved and loving husband of Jenifer for 54 years, loved father of Andrew (deceased), ...
Beverley Ruth IVERSEN
29/05/2024
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Kit, much loved mother of Aaron and Alexis and their partners, and adored Nanna of Kilian, Levi, and Caelan. Greatly missed by her family and her extensive frien...
Janet (Fondly known as Barbara) Barbara PARKINSON
24/05/2024
Passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, surrounded by family, aged 102 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian Parkinson, loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Chandra, and loved mother of the late Rosemary. L...
Anne Cecilia MacDONALD
06/06/2024
It is with the greatest of sadness that we announce that Anne passed away suddenly at her home on June 6, 2024, aged 65 years. Adored Mum of Sarah, and Emma, loved mother-in-law of Jonny, and Phil, treasured Nana of Sienna, and Gabriel; Fintan, Cara,...
Reverend Barbara Marie VINCENT
06/06/2024
We are sad to announce that Barbara passed away peacefully in Christchurch on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Barbara Vincent, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christch...
Brian John HOOPER
11/06/2024
On June 11, 2024, peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home. Beloved husband of Pam, loving father and father-in-law of Sarah and Bevan, proud Grandad of Alfie, and Zillah. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Palmside Wing, Cashmere View for their aroha and...