Obituaries

Barbara May (nee Richens) SPARKS

11/03/2024
Peacefully, on March 11, 2024, in Christchurch, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eric, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce and Chris, Murray and Adele, Liz and Ian, Michael and Linda, Warren and Claire. Proud Grandma of Kirsten, ...
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Judith (Judy) Margaret MURPHY

12/03/2024
On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, suddenly, while swimming lengths, as she did weekly at Wharenui Pool, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of John for 66 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Sally-Ann and John, Simon, and Philip and Hong, loved by her grand...
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Antony (Paul) Paul BROWN

12/03/2024
Peacefully, at home on March 12, 2024, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, much loved father and father-in-law of Helen and Phil, Diane, and the late Graham, adored Grandad `of Caitlin, Megan, and the late William. Messages may be a...
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John Midlane ALLISON

14/03/2024
(1950 - 2024): On Thursday, March 14, peacefully, surrounded by his family. Loved father and father-in-law of Iselta and Dan, Rosamund and Alistair, Matthew and Laura, loved Grandaddy of Caitlan, Nia, Angus, and Martha, beloved of Annette, loved brot...
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Gavin Morris BAIN

18/02/2024
Peacefully on February 18, 2024, in Christchurch, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Sharron, and the late Jackie. Loved father and father-in-law of Charlotte and Duncan Dunning, and Hamish Bain. Grandpa of Alex, and Ollie Dunning. Loved brother ...
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Doris Joan TALLOTT

24/02/2024
On February 24, 2024, passed away peacefully, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Craig, Roger and Dallas, and Graeme and Judi, cherished grandmother, and great-grandmother. Sincere thanks...
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Judith Anne ADAMS

06/03/2024
Passed away peacefully, in Christchurch, on March 6, 2024, aged 86 years. Loved wife for 65 years of Alistair Adams, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Samina Adams, Robyn Adams, and Nicky Baker and the late Warren Baker. Treasured nana of...
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Ronald Arthur CHAPMAN

08/03/2024
On March 8, 2024, peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, in his 101st year. Dearly loved husband of the late Avril, much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Bruce and Bronwyn, and Roger and Sue, treasured Grandpa of Amanda, Ben, and Ashley; S...
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Richard John Douglas CROUCHER

09/03/2024
Passed away peacefully after a courageous journey, surrounded by family, on March 9, 2024, aged 46 years. Dearly loved son of Barry and Pauline, loved brother and brother-in-law of Megan and Jamie, adored uncle of Alexis and Madison, and a great frie...
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Dayaram GANDA

09/03/2024
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 9, 2024, after a short illness, aged 68 years. Dearly loved partner of Joanne (Jo), son of Gandabhai and Dahiben Chhiba. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Raman and Devi, Arvind and Manjula,...
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Colin (Jack) John PARISH

11/03/2024
Late of Harewood. Passed peacefully away at Essie Summers Retirement Village on March 11, 2024, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband and travelling companion of the late Eleanor, loved son of the late Herbert and Elsie Parish, brother of the late Lest...
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Pamela “Pam” Elizabeth ARTHUR

06/03/2024
Passed away peacefully, on March 6, 2024, aged 100 years. Loved wife of the late Noel, cherished mother of David, loved sister of Robert (Bob), and the late Virginia, Lewis, Alison, Helene, Jeanette, Kieran, Lydia, Michael, and Philip. Treasured aunt...
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Robyn Jean MACDONALD

03/12/1963 - 06/03/2024
Robyn passed away peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Summerset at Wigram. Loving mother and friend of Isaac, sister and sister-in-law of Iain and Caroline, Graham, Blair and Helena. Fun loving auntie “Rotten” to Fi...
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Mary (Betty) Elizabeth WINTER

02/03/2024
It is with a heavy heart that the family announce that Betty unexpectedly passed away at Bainswood on Victoria, Rangiora on March 2, 2024, aged 83 years. Loving wife and soulmate of the late Bill, loving mum of Christine (deceased), Mike and Vicki (R...
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Timothy Marc (Tim) CROWE

03/03/2024
On March 3, 2024, unexpectedly at home in Waihi, aged 52 years. Much loved partner of Cris, loved father of Shannon, Jessica, Pablo, Bradley, and Patrick, loved brother and brother-in-law of Marie, Pauline, and Denise and Tony, a loved uncle and cous...
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Margaret Grace ‘Grace’ (née Austin) (formerly of Lyttelton) PORTEOUS

05/03/2024
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, peacefully, after a short illness, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Barry, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Diane and Steve, Wayne and Gail, Dave and Cath, cherished Nana of Dion, and Simon and Morgan, adored Great-Nana ...
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Catherine  Joy SHANKS

29/02/2024
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 74 years.  Dearly loved wife of Peter, loved mum of Victoria, mother-in-law of Tim, and treasured Nana of Olivia. Daughter of the late Jack and Molly De Filippi. ...
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John Graham GOODLIFFE

01/03/2024
(Ret. NZ Fire Service) It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of John, on March 1, 2024, peacefully at home, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Jennifer, much loved father and father-in-law of David and Claudine (UK), and Ruth...
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Vivienne Ann WRIGHT

29/02/2024
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, on Thursday, February 29, 2024, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Les, beloved Mum of Stephen, Johnathon, and Tony. Daughter of the late Charles and Elena, and much loved sist...
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Phillip (Phil) Brian MURPHY

02/03/2024
On March 2, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Carol, much loved father and father-in-law of Glenn and Mariah (Sydney), Michelle and Aaron Goodmanson, Nigel and Kelli, Carla and Sam Flewellen, and the late Shane, m...
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