Obituaries

Maurice Rakei RUREHE

03/11/2024
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by whanau, aged 85 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Landon and Donna, and Kim and Arnie. Beloved Koro/Koko of Connor, Kaitlyn, Maraea, Elvis, and Reihana. Man...
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Gavin Francis LOWE

27/10/2024
On October 27, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his nearest and dearest at Chatswood Retirement Village, aged 90 years. Much loved husband of Lesley (deceased), and partner of Dianne. Loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Brent, Tracey and Andy, ...
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John Walden SOUNDY

29/10/2024
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Marion, much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Karen, Brian and Erica, and Carol and Liam, grandfather and Poppa to Andy, ...
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Patricia “Pat” Jennifer LLOYD

26/10/2024
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, peacefully, with family by her side, aged 76 years. Much loved wife of Ralph, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Sonia, Justine and Brent, Hamish and Jody, Suzanne and David, and Andrew. Adored Gran of Shaun; Troy, and...
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Trevor Henry WOOD

28/10/2024
On Monday, October 28, 2024, peacefully at The Village Palms, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Valerie, loved Dad and father-in-law of Kath and George, Jo and Rob, adored Poppy to his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, loved son, brother...
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Kathleen ‘Sue’ Suzanne MACKLE

22/10/2024
On October 22, 2024, passed away, surrounded by family, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, cherished Mum of Marie and Tim, Robert, Craig and Ingrid, Shona and Bernard, adored Granny of Emma, Donna; Olivia, Kathleen, Samantha, Alexand...
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Reverend Gerald FITZGERALD

16/10/2024
Died peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, aged 98 years. Much loved husband of Belinda, loved father and father-in-law of Edward, Patrick and Wendy, and Caroline, loved grandfather of Sam; George, Ria, Connie, Orla, Remy, and Daisy. Thank you t...
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Noeline Mary (Noel) ARTHUR

21/10/2024
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 21, 2024, aged 78 years. Dearly loved Mum of Tony, and Jenny, and Maddie her Grand-Cat; much loved by her Gwatkin siblings, Alan (deceased), Kevin, Bryan, Dudley, Graham, and Trisha. Messages m...
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Irene Joan GUTHRIE

21/10/2024
On Monday, October 21, 2024, with her family by her side, passed peacefully at Ashley Suites, Russley Village, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved and treasured Mum, and mother-in-law of Suzanne and Carl Breading, Graeme an...
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Mervyn Keith “Merv” RODGERS

18/10/2024
On Friday, October 18, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 95 years. Loved husband of the late Lucy, loved father and father-in-law of Russell and Geraldine, and Barry and Mary (Australia), much loved grandfather of David, Christopher, Jonathan, Oli...
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Hope Rona Amelia DAVIS

14/10/2024
On Monday, October 14, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family, aged 102 years. Much loved wife of the late Maurice. Cherished mother of Hope and Lew, Mirrilay and the late Russell, and the late Stanley and Laura. Treasured...
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Geoffrey Donald CAROLAN

16/10/2024
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife and two children, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. A much-loved husband of Jo, and devoted father of Jessica, and Nathan. Beloved son of Ngaere and Don, cherished brother of Angela and Richard, an...
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Barbara Valerie McBREARTY

18/10/2024
On October 18, 2024, at Arvida Ilam, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Terrence, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeanette and Eddie, Ursula and David, and Heather, treasured Gma of Toni and Steve, and Dave and Hayley; Sarah, and L...
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Casper Simon WESSELS

18/10/2024
On Friday, October 18, 2024 peacefully with family by his side, aged 96 years. Much loved husband of Tina, loved father and father-in-law of Mike, Tony and Ange, Anita, and Shelley. Loved uncle of Liz, and the late Lydia. Special thanks to the staff ...
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Kingsley “Kingi” James HOWIE

18/10/2024
Passed away at home on Friday, October 18, 2024, aged 90 years. Husband of the late Ngaire, partner and best friend of Jan, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Steve and Susie, Greg and Jacqui, and Mandy and the late Tony, grandfather of Elyse, Kimbe...
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Paul Herbert ENSOR

11/10/2024
On October 11, 2024, after a short illness, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 76 years. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Louise, Ross and Glenys, Ian and Susan, much loved uncle of John, Stephen, and Ruth; Michael, and Dy...
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Brian James REID

16/10/2024
On October 16, 2024, aged 84 years, Brian passed away peacefully at home, with his loving wife at his side. Beloved husband and best friend of Marlene for 61 years, treasured Dad and father-in-law of Steven and Esther, Linda and Gavin, and Matthew an...
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Murray Frederick SOUTHEN

14/10/2024
Passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital on Monday, October 14, 2024, aged 73 years. Loved husband for 50 years of Kay, dearly loved Dad of Brad, and Janaya, and their partners Claire, and Boyd, and much loved Granddad of Emma, Maia, and Ollie, ...
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Klaas WIELSMA

06/10/2024
Passed away October 6, 2024, at Burlington Care Centre, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen for 62 years, loved father and father-in-law of John and Tracey, Michael and Julie, Peter and Gaylene, loved Opa of Jody and Alicia, Hannah and Sam...
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Frits

12/10/2024
On October 12, 2024 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, aged 74 years. Loved and loving husband of Sandy, cherished father and father-in-law of Justin and Debs, and Aimee and Steve, much loved Opa of Hunter, Charlotte, Ellie, and ...
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