Obituaries

Leith Maynard CREAMER

22/05/2024
On May 22, 2024, peacefully at Darfield Hospital, aged 92 years. Much loved wife of John for 70 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Frances, Tim and Lorraine, and the late John (Sonny). Proud and loving Nana of her grandchildren and gre...
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Glenice Pauline GRIMWOOD

26/05/2024
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Gavin, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Brook and Jo, Bobbie and Simon. Proud and loving Kuia of Kalani, Neosha, Mali, Georgie, Miles, a...
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Anthony Paul KINNEY

25/05/2024
On May 25, 2024, passed away peacefully in the care of Burwood Hospital, aged 34 years. Dearly loved son of John and Barbara, loved brother and brother-in-law of Matt and Claire, and James. Special thanks to all those who have provided care and suppo...
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Francis “Frank" William LYONS

26/05/2024
On May 26, 2024, peacefully at Edith Cavell Lifecare, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Janet, cherished father of Fiona (Sister Clare CB), Keith, and the late Ian, dearest elder brother of Anne, and Elizabeth. Rest in peace Grateful t...
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Edward “Eddie” Alexander LEY

28/05/2024
On May 28, 2024, passed away peacefully at Palm Grove Rest Home, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Lesley, much loved father and father-in-law of Evan and Anne, Janine, Sharyn and Gerald, treasured Pop of Andy, Tommy, and Josh; Cameron, and Nata...
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John Everest ENGLAND

22/05/2024
On Wednesday May 22, 2024, peacefully, at home, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Margie for over 60 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Pip and Clare, Kate and Di, adored Na-na of Amelia and Sophie. Grateful thanks to Acc...
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Lois Jeanette McCORMICK

26/05/2024
On May 26, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness, with family by her side, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Claudine, Andrew and Liz, Anne, and Fiona and Bra...
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Mary Josephine O’BRIEN

22/05/2024
Passed away peacefully at Parkstone Care Home, surrounded by her loving family, on May 22, 2024, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Des, loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard, Greg and Linda, Tim and Karen, David and Sarah, and Sarah and Nic...
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Norman “Norm, Normie, Butch” Gordon WILKES

22/05/2024
On May 22, 2024, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice with Di by his side, in his 80th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Di for 54 years, and much loved father of Jenny. Special thanks to all the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice for ...
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Roderick “Rod” John FURKERT

19/05/2024
On May 19, 2024, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Annette, loving father and father-in-law of Marianne Jane, Paul and Tracey, and Suzanne and Jesse. Grandfather of Matthew, Aidan, and Xanthe; Matai, and ...
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James Henry PRISK

21/05/2024
(Formally of Lyttelton): On May 21, 2024, peacefully at Ashford Village, Prebbleton, surrounded by his loving family, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Noeline, fondly loved and adored father and father-in-law of Marie and Andrew, Leoni...
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Margaret Ann WARD

20/05/2024
On Monday May 20, 2024, at WesleyCare, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Ross, much loved mother of Kate and Richard Mould, Jonny and the late Matthew, devoted and loved Mama of Victoria and Tom Worner, Tom Mould and Pip Mi...
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Kathleen ‘Kate’ Juliet HEGAN

18/05/2024
Passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024, surrounded by her family, aged 77 years. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Louise, Craig and Andrea, Jane and Mark, loved Nan of Charlie, Harry, and George; Alexandra, and Will; Tom, M...
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Terry McDONALD

19/05/2024
On May 19, 2024, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, aged 83 years. Prominent scrap metal merchant and icon of the horse racing industry. A much loved father and father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, brother-in-...
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Peter Peilua Foleni

09/08/1977 - 20/05/2024
The service for Pete will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday May 24th at 2.30pm. Followed by a private cremation. To view a livestream of the service please click here....
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Nancye Moyra BURTON

18/05/2024
On Saturday May 18, peacefully at Fitzroy of Merivale, aged 88 years. Dearly loved youngest daughter of the late William Cyril and Gladys May Burton, much loved sister of the late John, Patricia Copland, and Graham, a loved Aunt of all her nieces and...
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Donne “Don” William MARDLE

20/05/2024
(Reg No. P41804, Capt, NZDF) On May 20, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Alice, father of Evan, stepfather of Allan, Jenna and Dale, Tess and Ian, grandfather of Sinead, and Ethan. Brother of Eddie, Gw...
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Warner Charles COLLINS

14/05/2024
On May 14, 2024, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Bev, much loved father and father-in-law of Sharyn and Chris, and Andrew and the late Jo, treasured grandfather of Jessica, Jonte, Bree, and T...
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Lorna Merle BLACKMORE

15/05/2024
On May 15, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 88 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Fredrick and Merle, loved sister of the late Fred, Robert, and Leslie Blackmore, and a loved aunty. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the...
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Anthony “Tony B” James BARRON

08/05/2024
On Wednesday May 8, 2024, peacefully at Alpine View Care Centre, in the arms of his family, aged 86 years. Loved husband of Eileen, loved Dad, and father-in-law of Tracey, and Susan and Nick, adored Grandad of Maisie, and Ella. A special thanks to Al...
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