Obituaries

Michael Thomas Mathieson

30/08/2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mick, surrounded by family, on Friday, August 30, 2024, aged 87 years. Most loving and loved husband of Noeleen and devoted father of Sandy, Craig, and Paul.  Proud grandfather of Madeline,...
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Garry William EDWARDS

31/08/2024
Suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, at Christchurch Hospital on Saturday, August 31, 2024, aged 71 years. Dearly beloved and treasured husband of Sharon, treasured and loved Dad of Kelly-Anne and Steve Galbraith, Scott and Carl...
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Henk and Anna STEGEHUIS

Henk passed away on August 7, 2024, and was joined by Anna on August 31, 2024. Parents of Hans, Wouter, Marjon, Eric, and Ruedi, grandparents of Petra, and Tim; Lenie, Jan, and Arkie; Sebastian, and Rebekah; Adam; Jasmine, Kirk, and Emily. Proud grea...
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Lynette DUNCAN

31/08/2024
On  August 31, 2024, aged 82 years,  and with her devoted husband by her side, she went to be with her Lord Jesus.  Dearly loved and cherished by her family, her husband Warren for 61 years, loved mum and mum-in-law of Rebecca and Chris, Mark and ...
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Carol Ann TYSON

26/08/2024
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the unexpected passing of Carol, on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was a beloved and devoted mother to Brooke Harrow, and a cherished mother-in-law to Ben Harrow. As a nana, she adored her granddaughter, Will...
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Catherine HUGHES

29/08/2024
On Thursday, August 29, 2024, peacefully with family, at Lady Wigram Village, in her 90th year. Loved wife of the late Edward (Ted), loved Mum and mother-in-law of Margaret and Stephen, Catherine and Chris, Brendan, David and Janet, treasured Grandma...
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Gillian Mary EBEL

01/09/2024
On September 1, 2024, aged 74 years, Gill passed away peacefully at home, after her journey with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family. Very loved mother of Rye, and Blythe, loving and loved Nanny of Kayla, Austin; Frano, Noah, Hugo, Tabitha, ...
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Julie Gwyneth Casling WEAVER

25/08/2024
On August 25, 2024, peacefully at Diana Isaac Care Centre, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Jan (Hokitika), Graeme (deceased), Peter and Shirley (Christchurch), Andrew and Christine (...
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Beverley Joan FERGUS

01/09/2024
On September 1, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family at her side, in her 90th year.  Devoted and loved wife of Bryan for 63 years, loving mother of Stuart, Paul, Donald, and Jan, mother-in-law of Val, and Pauline, adored Nana and Gr...
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Walter 'Vernon' Vernon MIDGLEY

24/08/2024
28.05.1940-24.08.2024. Soulmate of wife Alexandra (Anna) Midgley, he was gifted with the most beautiful voice, and their shared bond of music led to 52 special years of marriage. Father of Juliet, and Marcus, father-in-law of Gwyn, Grandole to Frith...
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Andrew Charles EBERLE

27/08/2024
On August 27, 2024, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Andryna, much loved Dad of Miles, Alyson and Bradley, Katy, and Michael, proud and loving Grandpa of Arlo. Loved by his extended family in New Ze...
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Graham William HENDERSON

23/08/2024
20/04/36 - 23/08/24 Passed at home.  Treasured husband of the late Patricia Henderson (née Oakley). Precious father to Diana & Kevin, Northland, and Catherine & Kevin, West Melton. Adored big brother of Vivienne (“Bibbins”) and Lindsay ...
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Mary (Grigor) Ann McDONALD

21/08/2024
On August, 21, 2024, peacefully, aged 89 years. Scottish born, lived in Ballater, Scotland, and Christchurch. Much loved wife of the late Robert (Bob), mother of Norman (deceased), and Iain, grandmother to Paul, and Glen, sister to William (Billy) Gr...
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Margaret “Pat” Patricia BOHNY

25/08/2024
On August 25, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Hans, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Marion, Heidi, Anna Louise and Enzo, and Angela Kirsten and Bjoern...
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Esther “Margaret” Margaret BARRY

25/08/2024
Passed away peacefully at Kaiapoi Lodge on August 25, 2024, aged 86. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Des, Clint and Sandra, Shane, and a loved stepmother. Loved Nana of David, Tim, Louise, the late Lydia, Cam, Brooke, Samantha, and Molly,...
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Rodney “Rod” Francis VAUGHAN

25/08/2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Rod in Christchurch, on August 25, 2024, aged 77 years, after a short battle with cancer. Rod was born in Jersey, Channel Islands, and lived in the UK and New Zealand. He is survived by his loving wife Lois, and ...
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Gregory John CANE

22/08/2024
On August 22, 2024, peacefully, following a courageous battle, surrounded by family, aged 58 years. Loving husband of Fiona, loving father and father-in-law of Hannah and Matias, and Jessica, loved grandad of all his grandchildren, and  loved brothe...
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Paul Colin Max STRAUBEL

23/08/2024
On August 23, 2024, passed away peacefully at Holly Lea, aged 85 years. Much loved husband of the late Helen, loved father and father-in-law of Carl and Dermot, and Jane, adored Grandpa of Rosie, Ben, Guy, and Lily, loved brother of Alison Roberton, ...
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Trent Bryan LYNSKEY

22/08/2024
On August 22, 2024, passed away peacefully with Julie by his side, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 57 years. Soulmate of Julie, loved Dad of Tash and Nick, Kerri and Zen, Cam, Shannon and Gus, Gummy of August, and Harley, loved brother and mate of Marie...
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Jonathan (Jon) William Heywood REDDIFORD

24/08/2024
On August 24, 2024, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 70 years. Much loved father of Chris, and Lou, adored grandfather of Jack, and Harry, loved son of the late Alan and Freda, and cherished brother of Lesley Farmer (UK). Messages may be addr...
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