Obituaries

David William ROBINSON

08/08/2024
On August 8, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Elsie, loved father and father-in-law of Philippa and Mark, James and Meg, loved Grandad of Hannah; Shylo, Bailey, and Scout, loved great-Grandad of Aurelia. Lo...
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Donald “Don” John MOTH

12/08/2024
(Previously of Sandy Knolls Road, Burnham) Passed away peacefully, on August 12, 2024, with family by his side, aged 91 years.  Husband of the late Roberta, and loved Dad, and Dad-in-law of Adrian and Chrissy, Geoff and Ginny, Bron and Helen. Granda...
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Hendrikus “Hennie” Johannes HEERINK

09/08/2024
Passed away peacefully after a short illness, at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, on Friday, August 9, 2024, aged 96 years. Much loved husband of the late Margaret, and latterly of the late Agatha, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Michael and San...
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Tamati Materoa te Hau

14/08/2024
te Hau, Tamati Materoa – On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Burwood Hospital, aged 79 years. Kua honoa anō ki tōna hoa rangatira ki a Kathy te Hau. Te tama a Ripora rāua ko Kahutia te Hau – kua wehe atu ki tua o te ārai. Te tungāne o Te...
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Anton “Nigel” Nigel CHAMBERLAIN

06/08/2024
On August 6, 2024, passed away peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, aged 83 years.  Dearly loved husband of Sandra, and the late Elayne, much loved and adored father and father-in-law of Vaughan (deceased), Shari and Bob Loasby, and Leigh and Murray H...
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Allison (Bax) Margaret BAXTER

06/08/2024
On August 6, 2024, peacefully at home, aged 66 years. Beloved daughter of the late Margaret and Lawrence Baxter (Omihi), a much loved member of her wider family, and a fun-loving friend to many. Special thanks to all those who have provided care and ...
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Judith "Judy" Mary OLIVER

10/08/2024
Passed away after a very brave and courageous battle with illness, at Wesleycare, on Saturday, August 10, 2024, aged 72 years. Beloved wife for 43 years of Vance, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Penny and Andrew, and Lucy, and loving Nana of Hugo...
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Barbara (Jo) Joanne ELLIS

10/08/2024
On August 10, 2024, suddenly at home, with her family by her side, in her 65th year. Dearly loved and devoted wife of Tom, loved mother and mother-in-law of Mike and Veeka, Roz and Brendon, loved Nana JoJo of Phoebe and Harry. Loved sister and sister...
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Jean O’HARA

08/08/2024
Left us on Thursday, August 8, 2024, aged 90 years. Wife of the late Denis, mother and mother-in-law of Terry (deceased), Christine and Chris, James and Suellen, grandmother of Alexander and Alice, Matthew and Katie, great-grandmother of Felix. Jean ...
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Margot Emily CHRISTIE

04/08/2024
On August 4, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Marianne and Tony Sellwood, Mandy and John Chantry, Annabelle, and Kate and Bruce Powell, loved Grandma of Frances,...
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Audrey Janette THOMSON

11/08/2024
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with her loving family by her side on August 11, 2024, in her 95th year. Deeply loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Rebecca, Melinda and Colin, and the late Ch...
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Margaret Shirley ANDREWS

07/08/2024
On August 7, 2024, aged 73 years, sadly passed away at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of the late Robin (Rocky), adored Mum and mother-in-law of Athena and Glen, and Charlina, much loved Nana of Kowyn, and Petra; N...
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Barbara BURBERY

01/07/2024
On Monday, July 1, 2024, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, in her 80th year. Dearly loved wife of Jim, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Debbie and Richard, Paula and Andrew, cherished grandmother of Holly, Jackson, Emma, and Adam. Messages may...
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Laura Charlotte TAYLOR

06/08/2024
Left us too soon Unexpectedly on August 6, 2024, aged 26 years. Dearly loved and cherished daughter of Celia and Darryn, adored sister of Alex, Grace and Luke, beloved granddaughter of Carol and Terry and the late Pam and Mick, treasured partner o...
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Dunstan Uthum FERNANDO

06/08/2024
On August 6, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 45 years. Dearly loved husband of Rehana, much loved son of Dunstan Sr and the late Yvonne, beloved son-in-law of Gamini and Shyama, beloved brother of Christopher, Christine and Jonathan, ...
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Desmond (Des) Matthew HARDY

04/08/2024
01/08/1934 - 04/08/2024 – Suddenly, at Akaroa, on Sunday evening, August 4,2024, aged 90 years.  Loved husband and best friend of Pam for 68 years.  Loved dog dad of Renie, adored father and father-in-law of Leigh and Robin, Dean and Linda, and J...
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Winsome Priscilla HEYWARD

10/06/2024
Passed peacefully, after a short illness, on June 10th, 2024, aged 87 years. Beloved wife and companion of Peter for 64 years. Cherished sister of the late Jeannette. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gendie, Martin and Susan, Richard and Kate, ...
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Richard (Dick) John WING

22/07/2024
On July 22, 2024, passed peacefully ,surrounded by family, at Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Ailsa, much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Joyti, Michelle and Bryan, and Steve and Nikki, l...
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Peter Chak Wah CHAN

30/07/2024
Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, with family beside him, on Tuesday July 30, 2024, aged 79 years. Much loved father (Baba) of Kim, Tracey, and Teresa-Mary.  Gong Gong of Anthony, Consuello, and Finnian, and a much loved friend to many...
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Ngaire Esma CORDELL

02/08/2024
Died peacefully at St Allisa Lifecare on Friday evening, August 2, 2024. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Fay and Alan, Jan and Warren, very loved Gran of Josh, Shannon and Natalie; Jessie and James, and Be...
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