Obituaries

Graham Alexander MEE

08/05/2024
At home on May 8, 2024, aged 91 years. Loved husband of Anne, father and father-in-law of Sharyn and Alastair Kerr, Adrian and Michelle, and David and Erin (USA), loved Granddad of Duncan and Darleen, the late Fraser, and Helen: Cameron and Aimee, an...
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Hendrikus “Harry” Theodorus VERDELLEN

09/05/2024
On May 9, 2024, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Monica. Much loved father and father-in-law of Barry and Jo, and Tony and Leanne. Adored Grandad of Sam, Seth, Amy and Zoë. Beloved brother of Truus Nijssen. Messages may be address to: The fami...
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Lennox Barry WILLETT

09/05/2024
On May 9, 2024, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Thelma, cherished father and father-in-law of Catherine and Andrew, and loving grandad of Sophie, and Hamish. Our grateful thanks to the Hato Hone St John Ambul...
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Wayne Philip KIRK

08/05/2024
On May 8, 2024, after a courageous battle, Wayne passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, with family by his side, aged 63 years. Dearly loved partner of Janine, much loved father of Shane, Matthew, Alyssa, and Sharon, and a loved grandad to al...
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Shirley Anne HAMPTON

11/05/2024
On Saturday May 11, 2024, suddenly but peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Eldest daughter of the late Dave and Evie Hampton, loved sister and sister-in-law of Ron, Russell, Colin (all deceased), Joan and the late Jim, Pam and Don, Br...
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Beverly “Bev” Ellen HUTCHINGS

08/05/2024
On May 8, 2024, died peacefully, surrounded by family, at Charles Upham Retirement Village, in her 90th  year. Loving wife of the late Laurie, mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Jackie, Andrea and Clive, Tony and Cathy, and Bronwyn and Jeff. Much...
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Anne JUDD

06/05/2024
On May 6, 2024, on her 91st birthday, peacefully at Rhodes on Cashmere. Dearly loved wife of the late David, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Mike, Alastair and Maggie, Liz and Murray, Pete, and James. Beloved Grandma of Claire and Jamie, Nicky ...
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Eunice Mary TIMPSON

30/04/2024
Died peacefully on April 30, 2024, at Archer Village, Christchurch, surrounded by family, aged 87 years. Much loved wife of the late Eric, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Jennifer, and the late Julie. Very loved grandparent of Jake, Ale...
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Graham (Stan) Lawrence John STANLEY

07/05/2024
Peacefully at Burwood Hospital surrounded by his loving family, on May 7, 2024, aged 82 years. Treasured and adored soulmate of Pauline, dearly loved Dad and best friend of Daryn, Brett, Richelle, and Joel, special father-in-law of the late Marcelle,...
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Lorraine Helen McGOWAN

01/01/2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lorraine, on January 1, 2024, surrounded by family, in her 90th year, at Summerset at Wigram. Loved wife of the late Gerald; adored and deeply loved mother of Jacqueline, Matthew, and Rowan (dece...
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Gerard “Gerry” Patrick KENNEDY

06/05/2024
On May 6, 2024, passed away peacefully at home, aged 90 years. Dearly beloved husband of Maureen, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Mark and Melinda, David and Michelle, Peter and Megan, John and Tomoko, and Maria. Adored Grandfather of...
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Kenneth (Ken) James ALDOUS

02/05/2024
On May 2, 2024, peacefully at Essie Summers, in his 84th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth, for 57 years, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Miranda and Mark, Nick and Kristina, Greg and Jacqueline, devoted grandfather of ...
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Earle Craig SHAW

03/05/2024
On May 3, 2024, passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family at his side, aged 83 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Iris for 60 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Carolyn and Ian, Gary and Robin, Joanne and Jimmy, cher...
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Cicely STEELE

05/05/2024
On May 5, 2024, peacefully at The Oaks, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Roger, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Roz, Andrew and Viv. Loved and cherished by her grandchildren James and Kathryn, William and Holly, Geo...
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Joy STOKES

02/05/2024
On May 2, 2024, peacefully at Palm Grove Retirement Village, aged 84 years. Loved wife of the late Jimmy, a loved sister, aunty, and friend. Special thanks to the nursing team at Palm Grove for their care and support. Messages may be addressed to: Th...
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John James COWAN

05/05/2024
Passed away peacefully on Sunday May 5, 2024, aged 88 years. John leaves behind his wife Lois, his sons and daughters-in-law John and Donna, and Tom and Julie, his grandchildren Gemma, Chris, Sarah, and Marty, and great-grandchildren Lexie, Nixon, Ch...
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Janet Isabel SMITH

02/05/2024
On Thursday, May 2, 2024, peacefully at Summerset on Cavendish, after a short illness, aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late David, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tony and Kate, Karen and David Rawley, Daryl and Merle, Brett and Tracey, Lynne,...
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Bien NGUYEN

05/05/2024
Passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on May 5, 2024. Beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and uncle. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Bien Nguyen, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funera...
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Joslyn Vanessa BRANDT

Recently passed away, aged 43 years. Much loved mother of Margaret, loved daughter of Jennifer and Karl, loved stepdaughter of Phillip, and dearly loved sister of Vaughan.   ‘Our hearts ache; you will be sadly missed’   Messages...
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Steve Robert WELLS

29/04/2024
09/01/1935 – 29/04/2024. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Steve Wells, on April 29, 2024, in his 90th year, at Ashwood Park, Blenheim. Dearly loved husband of Janet; deeply loved father of Robert and Karen and father-in-law to...
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