Obituaries

Marcia Jill COUPER

09/07/2023
On July 9th, 2023 at home, aged 94 years. Beloved and loving wife of the late Malcolm, loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne, Andrew and Stephanie, loving grandmother of Frances, and George, loved sister of the late Michael, the late Mitzi, Kate, an...
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Glennis Rae LANE

15/10/2023
On October 15, 2023, peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Dennis, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Rebecca and Andre, and Rachel and Tony, treasured Grandma of Julia and Mark, Ella, and Avigail; and Joshu...
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Ruth Esther BURNS

17/10/2023
Passed away at WesleyCare, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, aged 81 years. Much loved Mum of Deborah, Lyle, Malcolm, and Allan, and beloved Grandma of Amy, and Kadin, sister of Helen Dobbs (deceased), Hazel Collie, Andrew Dobbs (deceased), and Peter Dob...
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Hazel Dorothy Colleen NEAVE

12/10/2023
Peacefully, on October 12, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones, aged 96 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Raoul, and Guy and Mireya. Much loved friend of Julie and Jon Rogers, and devoted Nana to Lyndon, and Olivia. Messages may be addressed to...
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Ian (Dobbie) Douglas DOBSON

16/10/2023
16th October 1933 – 16th October 2023. Ian quietly slipped away, Monday October 16th on his 90th birthday, at the Russley Village, surrounded with love, by his family and staff.   Husband of the late Doreen, and devoted partner of Janice.  Wonde...
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Frederick (Wayne) Wayne DAVIDSON

08/10/2023
On October 8, 2023, suddenly and unexpectedly in Rarotonga, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Lin, much loved step-dad of John and Ioana, Sarah and Scotty, Matt and Erin, Julia and Brendon, loved Pop of seven grandchildren, loved...
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Heath Stuart CATER

07/10/2023
26.02.1971 - 07.10.2023. Left us suddenly, doing what he loved. Cherished husband and soulmate of Audrey. Adored dad of Tyla, Xanthe, and Nevaeh. Treasured son of Judy and the late Paul. Awesome brother of Damon, and Tarryn. Special brother-in-law, u...
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Albert (Alan) Alan Whittaker

13/10/2023
On October 13, 2023 he passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital after hip surgery, needed because of a fall, in his 92nd year. Much cherished by his wife, Robin and much loved by his children and respective partners, John and Prue, Lesley and ...
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Brenda Valmai ANDERSON

15/09/2023
On September 15, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Loving wife of the late Cecil Anderson, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Donna, Gavin and Adrienne, Shane and Sally, Christopher and Yvonne, and the late Shiralee Walker. A ...
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Elliot Bernard WATKINS

06/10/2023
Elliot’s family are totally devastated and heartbroken to advise he died unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, on Friday, October 6, 2023, aged 27 years. Dearly loved son of Kathleen and John, admired, inspirational, and head-strong brother of Ja...
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Sandra Lesley DRUMM

09/10/2023
Died peacefully at Diana Isaac Hospital, on Monday, October 9, 2023, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Brian, much loved mother of Angela, Lynda, the late Katherine, their husbands Bruce, and Chris, and loved Granny of Callum, April, Amelie, and Le...
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Dinesh MEHTA

10/10/2023
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, aged 86 years. Husband of Sudha, father and father-in-law of Shaila and Nigel, Kashira and Greg, and Bhumi and Warwick, loving Dada of Pareesha, Tashana, Mandara, Safiya, Tarin, Rohan, Amir...
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Michael (Mike) John LIDDIARD

06/10/2023
On October 6, 2023, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Doris, much loved father and father-in-law of John and Iyabo, loved granddad of Jason and Sean. Special thanks to the caring staff at Di...
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Christopher (Chris) John EIFFERT

04/10/2023
 On October 4, 2023, peacefully at his home. Loved son of the late George and Celia, loved brother of Richard, a devoted uncle and friend. The Graveside Service for Chris will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, corner of Cypress Street and Ruru Road...
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Jemima (Jimi) Haldane Borthwick SCHRAA

17/09/2023
On September 17, 2023, peacefully at Palm Grove Village, with family at her side, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Kay, Paula and Alan Redmond, Bill and Nita, Stewart and Michelle, love...
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Christopher William JENNER

08/10/2023
On October 8, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 52 years. Beloved son of Teresa and the late Bill, dearly loved brother of Sophia (Zosia), loved uncle of Olivia, loved nephew of Hugh. Much loved honorary brother of Kelly. A special than...
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Emma Louise DICKIE

04/10/2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Emma, on October 4, 2023, aged 26 years. Loved daughter of Amanda and Kevin, Neville and Geneen, loved sister of Sarah and Adam, Brittany and Rowan, Kurt and Bekah, treasured granddaughter of Be...
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George (Rex) Rex BRYANT

06/10/2023
On October 6, 2023, aged 92 years. Founding Director of Bryco Ltd, E&MA (past president), Life Member Cashmere Club, CPIF Council. Loved father and grandfather. Rest in Peace Messages may be sent to PO Box 37351, Christchurch 8245. The Fun...
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Lois Ann KEY

03/10/2023
On October 3, 2023, aged 85 years. Lois passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness, with family at her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Leicester, loving mother and mother-in-law of Roger and Ralda (Gold Coast), and Sh...
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Kenneth (Ken) Malcolm DAVEY

05/10/2023
On October 5, 2023, passed away peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Josephine, loved father and father-in-law of Michelle and Stu, Bryan and Angela, Craig and Ana, and the late Katrina, much...
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