Obituaries

Passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, on 17 January, 2024, aged 81 years. Loved and cherished wife of the late Colin Facer, loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Tim Blatch, Julie and Gary Grimshaw, Ange and Graeme Singleto...

On January 21, 2024, passed away at WesleyCare, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Charlie, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Leah and Campbell, Michael, Kimberley, and Heather and Nick, treasured nana of Hayley, and Shannon; Andrew, N...

Gone to be with his Lord on January 22, 2024, aged 90 years. Loving husband of the late Margaret; loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Graeme Win, Jen and Wayne Commons, and Barry and Katrina; loved “Diggie” of his 23 grandchildren and...

On January 20, 2024, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Loved husband of Valerie, loved father and father-in-law of Fiona and Roger, Megan and Tim, and the late Kirsten, loved and respected Grandad of Zac, Jamie; Finn, and Tate. Spe...

Passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, on January 16, 2024, in his 89th year. Loved husband of the late Jean, loved father of Jenny, and Chris, stepfather of Pam, and Colin, and a treasured granddad. ‘The song has ended, but t...

On January 16, 2024, Russ passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, with Raewyn by his side. Adored husband and best friend of Raewyn, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Clayton and Geni, and the late Lucas, and the late Ryan, much loved gran...

Peacefully, on January 18, 2024, at Middlepark Rest Home. Dearly loved wife of the late Derek. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Campbell (deceased) and Laddie, Mary and Geoffrey Beadel (both deceased), Pauline and Bill Whitmore, Peter and Clair...

On Thursday, January 18, 2024, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 78 years. Loved husband of Barbara for 55 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Matthew, and Kate and Rob, cherished Pots of Jonny, Bailey, Mila, and Scarlett, loved brother, u...

On January 18, 2024, passed away peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria, Rangiora, surrounded by his loving family, aged 91 years. Loved partner of the late Pat. Loved father and father-in-law of Ellen and Ian Buchanan, Mark and Trish, Vicky and Neil Sk...

Died peacefully at Wesleycare, on Saturday, December 16, 2023, in her 102nd year. Loved wife of the late Rev Bob Widdup, loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Kathryn, Graham and Lesley, Keith and Katharine, Ross and Laurel, and Margaret and Bry...

On December 21st , 2023, peacefully, at Cashmere View Care Home, aged 88 years. Devoted and loving husband of the late Shirley. Much loved and treasured dad of David, Philip, Andrea, and Lisa, father-in-law and friend of Glynis, Helen, Steve, and Nic...

Neil died on January 12, 2024, suddenly and peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. A cherished husband of Liz, beloved father of Thomas, Raewyn, and Michael. He filled our world with the incredible joy and humour he felt for life.  A un...

On January 12, 2024, aged 58 years.  Loved and cherished younger son of Jack and Nancy, loved brother and brother-in-law of Alice and Choy Ming, Alan and Xiao Quin, Adrienne and Stu, Linda (deceased) and Paul, Marjorie and Lionel, and Elaine, much l...

On January 13, 2024, peacefully at The Russley Village, in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerrit, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dan and Ange, and Henry and Caroline, loved Granny of Gerrit, Toby, Ben, Amos, Charlie, Piet, and ...

On January 10, 2024, peacefully at home, aged 80 years. Dearly loved partner of Dianne, much loved father of Kylie, and Kathryn, and their partners Simon, and the late Peter. Much loved grandfather. Will be greatly missed. Messages may be addresse...

On Saturday, February 10, 2024, peacefully at Summerset, Avonhead, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Barbara, loved Dad and father-in-law of Greg and Sara, and Leanne, loved Grandad of Georgia, special friend to Tineke, loved brother, u...

(formerly Lane): On Monday, January 8, 2024, at Burwood Hospital, aged 75 years. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Debbie and Brenton, and Wendy and Glenn, loved Nana of Sammy, Emma, Tash, and Alysha, Great-Nana of Lavani, loved daughter, sister, sister...

On January 4, 2024, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Vilma, much loved father and father-in-law of Jullianne and Michael, Deidre and Jeremy, Angela, and Amanda, treasured granddad of Montarsha, and Nastassia, loved broth...

Passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 79 years. Very dearly loved wife of Gary, and much loved mother of Paul and Jane, Dave and Heather, and loved Nana of Ella, and Holly. Many thanks to the very supportive staff at ...

Peacefully passed away, on January 2, 2024, aged 89 years. Dearly loved and adored wife of the late Keith, loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynda, Terry and Barbara, Mariessa and Rob, cherished nana of Rhem and Janelle, Leanne, Chantelle and Tim; Ge...