Obituaries

William Joseph CURTAIN

25/07/2024
Passed away peacefully at Nazareth House on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Gwenda for 57 years, Loved son of the late Edward Roland and Margaret Curtain, cherished twin brother of Sr Roleen RNDM, and the late B...
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Johanna Cornelia Petronella MCKENDRY

26/07/2024
Passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh, on Friday, July 26, 2024, with Bruce at her side, aged 69 years. Deeply loved wife and very best friend of Bruce, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shaun and Sandra (Melbourne), Kirstein and Luke (Auckland)...
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Alice McGregor BURNIP

27/07/2024
On July 27, 2024, passed away peacefully at WesleyCare, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Eric Sutherland, and the late Morris Burnip. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Maxine Sutherland, Leigh and Merv Roberts, and Ian ...
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Walter (Wally)  Joseph HANNAM

24/07/2024
On July 24, 2024, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Jan, and the late Lois. Dearly loved father and stepfather of Eden, Becky, Chris, and Steve, father-in-law of John, Sue, and Sophie, Wally P...
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John Edwin BLACKLER

25/07/2024
On July 25, 2024, peacefully at home with Lauris by his side, in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of Lauris for 65 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Sandy, Steve and Tina, Terry and Amanda, treasured grandfather of Gareth and ...
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Paul Frederick Nino DI SOMMA

27/07/2024
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, after a brief and intense illness on July 27, 2024, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Marie for 43 years, loved youngest son of the late Fred and Peggy Di Somma (Christchurch), loved brother of Terry (NZ), B...
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Brian ROWE

28/07/2024
On July 28, 2024, at Ilam Life Care in the presence of his loving family. Best friend and most devoted husband of the late Catherine (Raeleen) Joahn Rowe, for over 40 years. Dearly loved and treasured friend and father of Kim Hall and Megan, enthusia...
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Keith CROTON

14/07/2024
On July 14, 2024, peacefully at Essie Summers, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Marilyn for 55 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Tracey, Nick and Raychel, proud and loving Grandad of Zoe, Alex; Indigo, Hunt...
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Halina SZYMANSKA

20/07/2024
Halina SZYMANSKA Passed away on 20/07/2024,  Farewell Ceremony in New Zealand on 30/07/2024 Halina passed away peacefully, holding our hands at Bupa Parklands Care Home, in Christchurch, New Zealand, aged 82. Much loved Mum to Dorota and Le...
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Halina SZYMANSKA

20/07/2024
Halina SZYMANSKA 20/07/2024 Ceremonia pożegnalna w NZ: 30/07/2024 Halina odeszła w spokoju w wieku 82 lat, otoczona ciepłem i miłością,  w domu opieki Bupa Parklands Care Home w Christchurch w Nowej Zelandii. Najdroższa Mama Dorot...
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George “Graham” Graham NORQUAY

20/07/2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Graham on July 20, 2024, in Dunedin with family. Beloved husband of Sandra, loved Dad and father-in-law of Kirsten and Brian, Megan and Matt, and David and Wang Xuan (Jacqueline), lo...
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Coral Ellen DAVIS

15/06/2024
Coral passed away at Rose Court Ultimate Care on June 15, 2024, aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Vince, mother and mother-in-law of Julie Davis, Sue and John Koland, grandmother to Adam, Mark, Nikki, Shane and Ellen, great-grandmother to Luke, T...
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Heather Mary HOHEPA

20/07/2024
Passed away peacefully, on July 20, 2024. Dearly loved wife of the late Hari, and a much love Mum, grandmother, and aunty. Sincere thanks to the staff of Avon Lifecare, and Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village for their compassionate care of Heather. A far...
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Richard John BUTLER

23/07/2024
On July 23, 2024, peacefully in his sleep, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, father of Nick, and Alix, grandfather of Harriet, Lilac, and Ethan. Loved brother of David, Helen, and Brenda. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the...
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Carol BROMLEY

22/07/2024
On Monday July 22, 2024, Carol passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Christchurch Hospital, following a stroke, aged 79 years. Devoted wife to John for 60 years, after just celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary. A devoted and lo...
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Ronald Malcolm SMITH

22/07/2024
Passed away peacefully at Arvida St Albans, on Monday, July 22, 2024, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of Helen for 72 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Ian, Malcolm and Chrissy, Ray and Maggie, Ron and Melinda, and Jeanine, and a much love...
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Keith Albert STANTON

18/07/2024
(MNZM) On July 18, 2024, peacefully at Russley Village, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved husband of Margaret, and the late Elva.  Much loved father and father-in-law of Eleanor and Hammond Williamson, Averil and Bruce Nuttall, David and Nikki, and Paul...
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Hamish Douglas Hugh SIMPSON

18/07/2024
On July 18, 2024, passed away peacefully at Kaikoura Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 44 years. Dearly loved husband of Caroline, adored by his sons, Oliver, and Jono. Beloved son of Doug and Jenny, treasured brother and brother-in-law of Tim an...
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Keith Cecil MACKAY

19/07/2024
(Businessman and Community Stalwart) On Friday, July 19, 2024, died peacefully, with his family by his side, aged 80 years. Loved husband of Patricia, wonderful father and father-in-law of Tina and Steve, Craig and Jacqui, Lisa and Dan. Much loved Gr...
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Lesley Frances LEY

22/07/2024
On July 22, 2024, passed away peacefully at Palm Grove Rest Home, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Evan and Anne, Janine, Sharyn and Gerald. Treasured Nana of Andy, Tommy, and Josh; Cameron, a...
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