Obituaries
Bruce Stephen JAMES
02/06/2024
Passed away after a short illness, with loving family at his side, on June 2, 2024, aged 63 years. Loved and cherished Dad of Ruth, dearly loved son of Alison and the late Stephen, treasured brother of Wendy, Graeme, Allan, Delwyn, Ross, and their fa...
Bernice Mary DEWAR
27/04/2024
On Saturday April 27, 2024, peacefully at WesleyCare, aged 88 years. Dearly loved, loving wife and best friend of the late Robert Dewar (Bob). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Robyn and Bryan Fotheringham, Bronwyn and Brent Manderson, Kim, and Lynl...
Lesley Anne WHITMORE
27/05/2024
On Monday, May 27, 2024, peacefully in her sleep, in her 87th year. Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Graeme for 61 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Laura and the late Wayne, Julie and Brett, and Jason, and a loved and caring Nan ...
Helen Louise GEARY
31/05/2024
On May 31, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, loved mother of Simon, and Jane, treasured Granny of Benson, and Alice, loved sister of the Burnett clan, will be missed by Lucy and her Summerset neighbours...
Martin “Marty” WRIGHT
24/05/2024
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the loss of Marty, who died unexpectedly, at home on May 24, 2024, aged 62 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Leanne, adored Dad of Jaimie, and father-in-law of Finn. Much loved son of Joyce,...
Carol ANDERSON
27/05/2024
On May 27, 2024, peacefully at Alpine View Care Centre, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce, loved mother of Philip, and Mark, and the late Greg, Brent, and Craig. A loved and cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-gr...
Brian Donald KINLEY
31/05/2024
On 31 May 2024 at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Belinda. Much loved by his family - Susannah and Nicholas, Caroline and Sam, Olivia and James. Adored Grandpapa of George, Harry, Benji and Sadie; Finlay, ...
Ruth Evelyn BOWIE
27/05/2024
On May 27, 2024, passed away peacefully at Ilam Lifecare, after a courageous ten year battle, aged 73 years. Dearly loved partner of Malcolm Smart, much loved Mum of Jamie Smart.
‘Always...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...