Obituaries
Janet (Jan) Catherine MacKENZIE
08/01/2024
Passed away peacefully, with loving family by her side, on January 8, 2024, in her 90th year. Loved wife of the late Trevor, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Ronald and Shirley, Murray and Yvonne, and Stephen and Marion, dedicated and loving Nan...
Philip (Dick) Richard Warrington ELLIS
19/12/2023
Died at Christchurch Hospital, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandra, much loved father and father-in-law of Georgina and Davin, and James and Maree, and a beloved uncle and great-un...
Elizabeth (May) May SINCLAIR
05/01/2024
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Christchurch Hospital, on Friday, January 5, 2024, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Warrick, beloved Mum of Alison, and Wendy, step-mum of Leona, Kylee, and Tim. Cherished Nana of Cara, Jasmin, Emma...
Ian Douglas BATEMAN
06/01/2024
On January 6, 2024, passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, in his 84th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Jillian, beloved father of Trudie, dearly loved father-in-law of David Webb. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late...
Judith (Judy) Helen JENKINS
05/01/2024
Peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Bishop Selwyn Ultimate Care. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue and Wayne Benson, and Stuart and Elain Jenkins. Loved Nana of Alana, Logan and Amy, Thomas, and Dominic, and dearly loved GG of Xavier. Loved...
Geoffrey (Geoff) Roy RUMP
08/01/2024
On January 8, 2024, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Jenny for 60 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Kevin and Val, Grant and Tracey, Brendon and Robyn, and Bronwyn and Richie, and a l...
Betty (Liz) Mary OLSSON
01/01/2024
On January 1, 2024, at Merivale Retirement Village. Dearly loved wife of the late Erick Olsson, loved mother and mother-in-law of Wendy and the late Peter Crampton, Jane Lancaster and Bill Jermyn. A loving grandmother and grandmother-in-law of Andrew...
Brian WILLIAMS
05/01/2024
(formerly of Ashburton) On January 5, 2024, peacefully after a short illness at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Treasured, loved soulmate and husband of Helen, loved father and father-in-law of Jason and Jo, Mandy and Gary, adored special grand...
John Dixon CORBETT
01/01/2024
John passed away suddenly in the early hours of 1 January 2024 after seeing the New Year in with friends in Mapua. Deeply loved husband of Sharon, loved Father of Hamish, Alistair, Felicity and Julia. Adored big brother of Anne. Much loved Grandad of...
Harold (John) John SMITH
07/01/2024
Passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding Hospital on January 7, 2024, aged 95 years. Loved husband of Lyn Dawson. Former husband of Anna, and father of Vee and Norm, Terri, Philip (deceased), Pete and Donna, and Nigel and Sonia. Grandad of Sean and ...
Kelly Michaela NICHOLLS
02/01/2024
On January 2, 2024, Kelly passed away suddenly at sea, on her beloved boat ACE. Dearly loved wife of John, proud Mum and almost-mother-in-law to Ryan, and Libby and Josh Mellow, and cherished Nan Nan to Isla, Evie, and Zara. Messages may be address...
Colleen Margaret ELLIS
04/01/2024
On January 4, 2024, after a short illness, in Christchurch Hospital, aged 83 years. Loved wife of Ted, loved and missed mother and mother-in-law of Sarndra and Gary, and Brenda, and very proud Nana of Timothy, Jason, Clinton, Mandy, Holly, and Kesha....
Gavin Thomas LACK
04/01/2024
Unexpectedly and peacefully at home, on Thursday, January 4, 2024, aged 51 years. Beloved son of Sheila and Ray Lack, loved husband of Kim, proud father of Theo, brother of Shelley, and a much loved member of the Oldham and Lack families. Will be gre...
Olwyn KING
28/11/2023
On November 28, 2023, passed away peacefully at Chatswood Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Celia and Chris, Marcus and Irene, and Bruce and Anne-lise; treasur...
Shelagh Rosamund Anne FORWARD
01/01/2024
Peacefully on January 1, 2024, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of Bob Forward (deceased), and Alexander Reid (deceased), loved mother of Chris, Cheryl, David, Judith, Stephen (deceased), Rob, Matt, and their loved partners, and a loved gran and grea...
Patrick (Pat) Joseph ANNGOW
30/12/2023
On December 30, 2023 tragically as the result of an accident, aged 55 years,
Dearly loved husband of Nicki,
Much loved father of Natasha, Jordie, Levi, Luke, Noah, Trinity, and Eva,
loved grandad of Blake, Summer, Layla, Lexi, and Brock,
loved so...
John (Reverend) Burton HUNT
02/01/2024
On January 2, 2024, at Cashmere View Hospital, aged 78 years. Dearly loved companion and husband of Lesley for 54 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Terri, Robbie and Emma, James and Jenn, loving grandfather of Ella, Sarah; Sophie,...
Jessie BETTS
02/01/2024
Passed away at Bethesda Care Home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, aged 93 years. Much loved wife of the late John, cherished mum and mother-in-law of Mark and Alison, and dearly loved Gran of David, and Andrew. Messages may be addressed to The Family of...
Rebecca Emily Rose THOMS
26/12/2023
On Tuesday, December 26, 2023, tragically, as the result of an accident, aged 34 years. Beloved daughter of Colin and Bronwyn, loved sister and sister-in-law of Daniel and Annabel, Campbell and Cherry, adored and adoring aunt of Poppy, Lula, and Guss...