Obituaries

Faye Marion ROWE

01/03/2024
On Friday, March 1, 2024, peacefully at Rosewood Lifecare, aged 79 years. Loved wife of Ted for 55 years, loved Mum of Richard, and Gary, loved mother-in-law of Jo, loved Nana of Lexi, loved by her extended family, much loved caregiver for Identity T...
view more

Roelof (Roel) Jurjen DIJKSTRA

01/03/2024
Called home to be with his Lord and Saviour on March 1, 2024, surrounded by family, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Beppy, loved father and father-in-law of Cindy & Richard van Garderen, Lucretia and Matt Lawrence...
view more

Lesley Helen SHAND

24/02/2024
(MNZM): Passionate conservationist – passed peacefully, February 24, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Olga and Arthur Shand, loved sister and sister-in-law of Diana and Euan, and Ed and Jan.  Loved aunt of Nicky, Caroline and Dan.  Loving great...
view more

Christopher (Birdie) Kelvin BIRD

26/02/2024
On February 26, 2024, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep, aged 70 years. Dearly loved Dad, father-in-law, and best mate of Cameron and Abby, Sean and Sophie, adored Grandad of Flo, Max, and Franklin. Dearly loved son of the late Mi...
view more

Paul John GARRETT

25/02/2024
On February 25, 2024, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, aged 76 years, Dearly loved husband of Annette, much loved father and father-in-law of Rachael and Robert, Sarah and Simon, and Jane and Hamish. Adored grandad of Patrick, and Campb...
view more

Joyce (Joy) Margaret ASHWORTH

25/02/2024
On February 25, 2024, passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, aged 89 years. Much loved mum of Rodger, and Glenda, adored nana of Holly, and Adam, cherished great-nana of Olivia, Sophie, and Lincoln, and a friend of many. Sincer...
view more

Noeline Veronica FAUTH

28/02/2024
A long life independently lived, Noeline passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on February 28, 2024, aged 93 years. Dearly loved aunt, and friend of the extended McEnaney, McQuillan, Strong, and Fauth families. A Requiem Mass will be celebr...
view more

Alisoun May BUTT

24/02/2024
On February 24, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her family, in her 90th year. Dearly loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Adrienne, Julia and Roger, deeply loved Nana of Paul, Matthew, Geneva, and Gaby, loved sister and ...
view more

Martin (Marty) Laurence WOOD

22/02/2024
On Thursday, February 22, 2024, tragically taken, aged 48 years. Beloved life partner of Becky, adored Daddy to their son Flynn, loved and respected son-in-law of Margaret and Paul, brother-in-law and best mate of Nick, loved son, brother, uncle, and...
view more

Andrew Alexander EDDY

26/02/2024
Wayne and Emily lost their beautiful and precious son, on Monday February 26, 2024, aged 24 years.  Cherished brother and best friend of Hannah and her partner Taylor.  Treasured grandson of Alex and Pam Eddy, and the late Alan and Meryl Taylor.  ...
view more

Hugh (Brent) Brent HAYCOCK

12/02/2024
On February 12, 2024, unexpectedly while out walking, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved husband of Rossell, loved brother of Ann, much loved father and father-in-law of Devon and Mark, Iain and Rebekah, special Grandpa and Grandad of Mackenzie, Cameron, ...
view more

John Patrick WHITING

23/02/2024
(Ret. Det. NZ Police) It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of John on February 23, 2024, peacefully at home. Dearly loved husband of Kay, much loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Leigh, cherished Granddad of Ben, and Tho...
view more

Graeme Ewenson BENNY

25/02/2024
Passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the lovely Ellesmere Hospital, where he was born 93 years ago. Dearly loved husband of Judy (nee Adams), loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Jo, and a much loved granddad to Kate, Haig and Natalie...
view more

James (Jim) Joseph COSTELLOE

26/02/2024
On February 26, 2024, aged 85 years. Last of the Costelloe family from Blaketown. Dearly loved husband of the late Doris, youngest son of the late Denis and Annie (Maguire), loved brother and brother in law of Billie and Gavin Arnott, Eileen and Bria...
view more

Dianne Mary MILNE

23/02/2024
On February 23, 2024, passed away at Burwood Hospital, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Ewen, much loved mother of John and treasured nana of Jett, Xander, and Jax, loved sister and sister-in-law of the greater Milne and Ford family. Messages may ...
view more

Keith Leslie YOUNG

22/02/2024
Passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, 22 February 2024, aged 76 years.  Husband and best mate of Jo, loved dad and father-in-law of Tracy and Ian, Jo and Mike, Richard and Jill, and Nigel, a much-loved grandad, brother a...
view more

Judith (Ann) Ann ALLAN

21/02/2024
On February 21, 2024, surrounded by family, in Christchurch, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Chrissy and Adrian, Warwick and Susan, and Andrew and Yael. Treasured and loving Grandma of...
view more

James (Wattie) Walter BLAIR

20/02/2024
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Kathy, loved Dad of Jayne, and Peter, respected father-in-law of Aaron, and Sirena, adored Grandad of Emma, Laura...
view more

Mark Henry APPLEMAN

12/02/2024
It is with the greatest of sadness that we announce that on Monday, February 12, 2024, Mark suffered a medical event and passed away suddenly at his home, aged 54 years. Beloved husband of Bronwyn, adored dad of Archer, and Maxwell. Loved son of Gabr...
view more

Joan Margaret SELINGER

20/02/2024
On February 20, 2024, passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Ernie, dearly loved Mum of Todd (deceased), Kyle and Junko, and Joanne and Ross Hardman, adored Granma of Olivia, Mckenzie, Ryan; Blake and...
view more