Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

(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...

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...

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...

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...

On Monday, June 17, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family, aged 59 years. Beloved husband of Simone, and much-loved father of Archie, and Barnaby, adored by Madeleine, cherished son of Robert ‘Pip’ (deceased), and Barbara Middleton, loved brother...

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, aged 70 years. Loved by his partner Maree, children Rhiannon, Dylan, and Ceri, children-in-law Jon, Jade, and Rebecca, stepchildren Caitlin, and Briar, grandchildren Bella, and Noah, and former wife K...

Peacefully, on June 21, 2024, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of Bruce for 63 years, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Guy and Ange, Hugh and Norah, and the late Simon. Much loved Nana of Alanah, Josh, and Ben, and her eight great-grandchildren. M...

On June 20, 2024, surrounded in the love of her family, aged 74 years. Dearly loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Tania and John, Darrel and Sooz, Jarod and Katrina, Davie and Khalia. Much loved Gran of Noah, Ciaran, Travis, McKenzie, and...

On June 21, 2024, at Cashmere View Care Home, after a ten year battle with Alzheimer’s disease, aged 66 years. Loved wife of Andrew (Chooky), and loved sister, sister-in-law, and auntie. Thanks to the staff at Hoon Hay and Cashmere View Care Homes ...

Peacefully, at Nazareth Care, on June 21, 2024. Beloved husband and great friend of Nell, beloved father of Joanna, Dominic, Katie, and Anthony, and father-in-law of Caleb. Beloved grandfather of Max, Oblio, Gus, and Willa Mae.  Gentle, loved and ad...

On June 23, 2024, peacefully, at Burwood Hospital, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of Brian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Colin, Hilary and Aaron, and Mal and Justine, much loved and special Nana of Natasha, Pyper, Livi, M...

Passed away on June 24, 2024, at Christchurch, after a long illness. Loved husband of the late Annette, loved father, father-in-law, and step-father of Wayne and Jill, Deb and Paul (Gen) Grant, Russell, Delwyn, and the late Steven, loved Grandad of L...

Our darling Heather sadly passed away on June 22, 2024. Dearly loved by Tim, Helena, Ted, and their partners Tim, and Taylah, together with extended family.  ‘Arohanui’ Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Heather Murdoch-T...

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our darling Olivia, peacefully in her sleep, at her home in Hastings, aged 37 years. Treasured Mum of Harriet, and Madeline. Adored daughter of Nikki and Mark, and Stephen and Mary. Much love...

On Sunday, June 16, 2024, surrounded by immediate family, Joan passed away peacefully at Bupa Ballarat Rest Home, in her 93rd year.  Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Bob, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gaynor and the late David, T...