Obituaries
Graeme Craig PENNEY
06/07/2024
On Saturday July 6, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Loved husband, father, and Granda. A funeral service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held at St Mary's Anglican Church, 329 Halswell Road, Halswell, on Wednesday July 10, at 10.00am, follow...
Lesley Joan KEPPEL
01/07/2024
Passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, in the company of her loving family, on July 1, 2024, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter for 55 years, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Justine and Tony Caunce, Aaron and Michelle, M...
Graeme Robert Noel LINDSAY
29/06/2024
On June 29, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family by his side, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Heather, much loved father and father-in-law of Rob and Rachael, Cameron and Gretchen, Hamish and Dessye, Anna and Vladi...
Mary Magdeline HAUGH
02/07/2024
On July 2, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme, loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary (deceased), Robbie and Robyn, Sharon and Mike Hall, Julie and Glenn ...
Johanna ‘Joan’ CRAIG
17/05/2024
On Friday May 17, 2024, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Johan (George), loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Karen, Robert and Ingrid, Karen and Brent, loved Oma, Grandma, and Great-Gra...
Nancy Isobel SLOANE
23/06/2024
On June 23, 2024, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Heather (deceased) and Tom, Andrew and the late Nicky, treasured Gran of Chris, and Lucy; and Charl...
William “Bill” Gourlie SWAN
30/06/2024
On June 30, 2024, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of Rouie, much loved father of Peter (deceased), Catherine, and Hilary, loved father-in-law of David, loved grandfather of John, Alex, Sam, Anna,...
Timothy “Tim” Mark FORMAN
30/06/2024
It is with the very heaviest of hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved Tim. Tim passed on June 30, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loved ones, after a long battle. Forever the most loved husband of Katrina (Treens), very much loved father, stepfa...
Neil ACKLEY
25/06/2024
On June 25, 2024, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 79 years. Loved brother of Stuart, and the late David.
Beloved uncle and great-uncle to his many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to all the staff at Nurse Maude for the wonder...
John Gilbert Hamish WILSON
28/06/2024
Died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, on June 28, 2024, aged 80 years. Dearly loved and loving husband of Alison, the light of his life; dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kirsty and Peter, Helen and Brett, and Rob and...
Juanita “Nita” May DAVIES
23/06/2024
(Formerly of Blenheim), On June 23, 2024, passed away peacefully, aged 100 years. Loved partner of the late Bob, and loved wife of the late Vivian (Viv), loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In accordance with Juanita’s wishes, a p...
Ronald “Ron” Gray REYNOLDS
28/06/2024
On June 28, 2024, aged 89 years, Ron passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Tai (deceased 2020) for 62 years, devoted and loving father and father-in-law of Sandra and Bernie, Patricia, Graeme and Jenny, Julie and Marie...
Elaine Mary RICKERBY
20/06/2024
On June 20, 2024, peacefully at Elmswood Hospital. Devoted wife of the late Delvan, very much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Shirley and Martin, and Lorraine and Paul. Loved Nan of Jamie, Brad, Delvan, and George, and loved Nan of all her eight great...
Kerry Richard John THOMPSON
25/06/2024
On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, after a long struggle, now at peace, aged 67 years. Beloved husband of Barbara, loved father of Brendan, Katie, and daughter Lisa, adored Grandad of Willow, and Bryn, loved brother of Rob, Karen, D...
David Malcolm CATTERMOLE
23/06/2024
Fighting warrior, sadly passed away at Christchurch Hospital on June 23, 2024, aged 62 years. Much missed life partner of Gill, loved brother and brother-in-law of Susan and Barrie, and the late Helen; Jayne and the late Steve, and Merilyn. Supportiv...
Sherwyn “John” John POMARE
25/06/2024
Passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, Christchurch on Tuesday June 25, 2024, aged 91.
John is the beloved husband of Myrtle, dearly loved father of Carl, Sharon, Neville and Tracee. Loving big brother of Joan, Maree, Lawren...
Graeam Lester THOMSON
26/06/2024
(Thomson & Holland, and Picton Electrical): On June 26, 2024, after a long illness with cancer. Dearly loved husband of Heather, deeply loved Dad of Gary, Ian, Julia, and Leigh, loved and respected father-in-law, Grandad, and great-grandad. Loved...
Mira Mae GRIFFITHS
22/06/2024
On June 22, 2024, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at Cashmere View Care Home, aged 93 years. Treasured wife of Arthur, and the late Alan Parfitt. Dearly loved Mum of Joy and Paddy, Alanna and the late Ross, John and Ketut, Murray and Hele...
John (Stuart) Stuart NEWTON
23/06/2024
On June 23, 2024, passed away peacefully at Chatswood Retirement Village, aged 74 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Matthew and Alexandra, Sarah and Hayden, Bradley, and Tyler. Adored Grandad of Lincoln, loved step-son of Allie.
Sp...
Alice Louise WEBSTER
22/06/2024
On June 22, 2024, peacefully at Aldwins House, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Donald (Don), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Susie, Brent and Jo, and Scott and Leisa, loved Nana of Shelley, and David; Monique, and Jazmine...