Obituaries

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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Warner James DONALD

30/04/2024
On April 30, 2024, passed away peacefully with family by his side, two days after celebrating his 90th birthday. Dearly loved husband of the late Theresa, and loved companion of the late Anne. Much loved father and father-in-law of Mark, Paul and Don...
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Nancy Joan LOWE

29/04/2024
On April 29, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith Lowe, much loved mother and respected mother-in-law of Karen, Deborah, Martin and Connie, Bernice and Steve, and Angela. Treasured ...
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Gordon Lyn “Lyn” WALKER

24/04/2024
On Wednesday April 24, 2024, surrounded by family, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Robyn for 55 years, treasured and loved father of Georgie, Hamish, Kate (deceased), and Angus, and father-in-law of Ben, Mary, and Jodie. Granddad Gordy to Emma...
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Teresa Rosa MACINTYRE

16/04/2024
Passed away at her home,  Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village, on Tuesday April 16, 2024, aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Dr Ronald Macintyre, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Duncan and Julie, Corinne and Andrew, and Owen, adored g...
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Te Wiki WALL

01/05/2024
It is with great sorrow that we wish to advise the death of Te Wiki Wall. Beloved and devoted wife of the late Nopera Wall. Loving Mother of Edward and Donna, mother-in-law of Claire and Marie. Nana of Justin and Sherrie, Rose, Grace, Amelia, Holly, ...
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Judith (nee McKane) Maree HENRY

05/04/2024
On April 5, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Loved and devoted wife of the late Jim Henry, loved mother and mother-in-law of Belinda and Ian, Maree and James, Milton and Mark, adored granny of Ellen; William, and Lucy. Daught...
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Ernest “Ernie” Raymond DAVIS

27/04/2024
On April 27, 2024, peacefully after a courageous battle, aged 72 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife Jill, and his family Emma and Chris, Katy and Matt, and his beloved grandchildren, Jess, Harrison, Alice, and Abby. As Ernie would say, “Yo...
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Judith “Judy/Jude” Dorothy MORRIS

26/04/2024
On April 26, 2024, peacefully at Anthony Wilding, Hospital Wing, aged 69 years. Much loved wife of Ian, dearly loved mum and mum-in-law of Cate and Riwai, and Kirsty, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Lin and Brian, Graeme, Dave and Bernie, and ...
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Ila Patricia MACLAREN

28/04/2024
On April 28, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late 'Ted', loved mother and mother-in-law of Fiona and Greg, and loved sister and sister-in-law of Pat and Helen Klimeck. Many t...
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