Obituaries

Joan (née Reeves) ROSS

09/04/2024
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, peacefully at Diana Isaac Village, aged 87 years. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Michelle and Doug, and Chris and Sharon, loved Nana of Sophie, loved wife of the late Ron. A special thanks to the staff at Diana Isaac for th...
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Colleen Ann CAMPBELL

03/04/2024
Passed away peacefully, at Diana Isaac Village, on April 3, 2024, on her 85th birthday. Loved wife of the late Everett Campbell, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Sue, and Craig and Michelle, devoted grandmother of James, Ashley, Rachel,...
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Gavin James William BEERE

31/03/2024
On March 31st, 2024, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family, in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of Frances, much loved father and father-in-law of Alistair (deceased), Richard and Relda, and Marianne and Scott, cherished Grandad of ...
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Maija Gundega BAGGALEY

31/03/2024
On March 31, 2024, unexpectedly at home, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Jack for over 50 years, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Jonathan (deceased) and Rachel, Nicholas (Sasha), and Aino, devoted grandmother of Oscar, and Harry, much loved...
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William ‘Bill’ Morrison SOUTHGATE

05/04/2024
On April 5, 2024, unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Yvonne, much loved father of Victoria, and Julian, loved brother of Alison, and Geraldine. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late B...
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Gavin James William BEERE

31/03/2024
On March 31st, 2024, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family, in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of Frances, much loved father and father-in-law of Alistair (deceased), Richard and Relda, and Marianne and Scott, cherished Grandad of ...
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James (Jim) Stuart WINCHESTER

04/04/2024
On Thursday, April 4, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 83 years. Loved husband of Sandra for 57 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Megan, and Gareth and Jenalyn, loved Gramps of Ethan, Javier, Stanley, and Grayson, loved brother, un...
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Scott Michael GALLOWAY

Passed away peacefully after a short fight with cancer, aged 40 years. Adored and loved partner of Igreta, much loved son of Janet and Fraser, brother and brother-in-law of Bruce and Hannah. Treasured Uncle Scottie to Fergus and Blake. ‘Scottie...
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Neville David SPEECHLY

04/04/2024
On Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband, best friend, and companion of Helen, cherished Dad and father-in-law of Geoffrey (Geoff) (deceased), Angela, Gayle, Dean and Andy, much loved Grandad of Janell...
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Mary (nee Barwell) Ruth WALLIS

06/04/2024
On April 6, 2024, peacefully, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Ernie, loved mother of Michael, grandmother of Giles and Seth, great-grandmother of Arthur. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mary Wallis, c/- PO Box 39001, Christ...
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Gilbert Robert McLELLAN

03/04/2024
(Reg. No. 888949, Pvt, 1st Battalion, RNZIR, Malaya) On April 3, 2024, passed away peacefully, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Marion for 53 years, much loved father of Ashley, and Bruce, and their partners, loved Grandad of Lelani, and Malia,...
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Brian James BEATTIE

04/04/2024
On April 4, 2024, in Christchurch Hospital, with Bernadette at his side, aged 74 years. Love husband and soulmate of Bernadette, loved and adored father of Lacey and Jonathan. Loved brother-in-law of Rose and Lester, Marilyn, and the late Michael, an...
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John Linley ROBB

05/04/2024
Passed away peacefully, in Sumner, on April 5, 2024, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Mary for 60 years, dearly loved dad of Christina, Katherine, Monica, and Louise, loved father-in-law of Justin and Stefan, adored Grandad of Annie, Molly, Reuben, ...
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Taungarangi (nee Kopa) ‘Tau’ SHEEHAN

05/04/2024
Sadly passed away at Southland Hospital, on Friday April 5, 2024, aged 81 years.  Dearly beloved wife of the late Michael Sheehan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Carlene and Mark Pickett, Michael Sheehan, and Miringa and Nigel Popham. Adored Na...
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Mervyn (Merv) MacDonald RIDDER

31/03/2024
On Sunday, 31 March, 2024, suddenly, at home, aged 84 years. Much loved husband of May for 54 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Nicola and Felipe. Loved brother and brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, friend, and long-standing member of the Ha...
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Colin Patrick GILLESPIE

02/04/2024
Passed away peacefully, on April 2, 2024, at Bainswood on Victoria, with loving family by his side, in his 80th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth (Liz), dearly loved Dad of Deb, Darren, Maria, and the late Shane, treasured granddad of ...
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Grant Harold STEVENS

03/04/2024
On April 3, 2024, peacefully, aged 64 years. Loved and cherished husband of Helen, adored father and father-in-law of Angela, Corina and Steven, Raymond and Jamie, and the late Jamie  loved Poppa of Shikaylah and Blayde; Hunter, Charlotte, Levi and ...
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Grant William EDWARDS

01/04/2024
28/4/1961 - 1/4/2024. Died peacefully, surrounded by his family. His memory will be cherished his wife Lisa, and his beloved children Kate and Will. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Grant Edwards, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 85...
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Edna June CASE

31/03/2024
Passed peacefully on March 31, 2024, in Christchurch Hospital, aged 71 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Ted and Marge Case, and loved sister of Marion, Margaret, Ted, Shirley, Jeannie, and Phyllis. Gone, but never forgotten’ Message...
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John Gavin REEVES

31/03/2024
On March 31, 2024, unexpectedly, but peacefully at Waikawa, aged 78 years. Adored husband and best friend of Carol, loved father and father-in-law of Angela and Andrew, Darin and Elle, and Debbie,  treasured Grandad of Brianna, Kate; Ethan, and Adam...
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