Obituaries

Passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, November 10, 2023. The loving and much loved partner of Heather Fletcher, cherished husband of the late Janet (nee Holloway), treasured father and father-in-law of Damien and Kathryn Jordan-McGrath, and fun-loving...

On November 13, 2023, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Audrey, adored super Dad of Julia, and Karyn, great mate and much loved father-in-law of Geoff Hardacre, proudest and coolest Poppa of Ruby, a...

On November 14, 2023, passed away peacefully at the Village Palms, aged 89 years. Dearly loved partner of Fred Killick, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Noeline and Flow, Johnny and Nicky, Donna and Gwyn, Joy and Graeme. Loved and adored Nanny ...

Died peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sandra, much loved father of Angela, Lynda, the late Katherine, their husbands Bruce, and Chris; and loved Grandad of Callum, Apr...

On November 12, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch, aged 69 years. Much loved daughter of the late Dave and Alice McGraw, loved sister and sister-in-law of Ken and Judy (Cromwell), and the late Les and Helen, Garry, and Steven. Loved by her nieces, nep...

Passed away peacefully, at home, with his family. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Bev, loved brother and brother-in-law of Robert, Kay (deceased) and Oliver Frame, Glenda and Lewis Knapp, Lyn and Ransom Massaglia, special father figure of Andre,...

Peacefully, with family at his side, on November 8, 2023, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Wyn, much loved father and father-in-law of Catherine and Frank, Laura and Greg, and grandfather of Clara, Bruno, Freya, and Zoe. Messages may b...

On November 6, 2023, passed away peacefully at Admatha Dementia Care, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a good friend of many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Donny Wakefield, c/- PO Box...

Passed away at 10:30am, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, aged 52 years. Rachel was a much loved wife and soulmate of Brent, a cherished mother of Cameron and Lauren, loved daughter of Julia and John, and a cherished sister of Sharon and David. “Li...

For all those whose lives he touched, Warren passed away peacefully, after a long illness, at Waikari Hospital, on October 27, 2023, aged 76 years.  Many thanks to the staff at Waikari for their care of Warren. Messages may be addressed to The Famil...

Passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, November 3, 2023. Wonderful husband and soulmate of Wendy, adored dad of Charles and Sarah; Alice and Jesse; Sarah; Rachel and Haden; Libby and Sam; Pippa and Wallis; and Rebecca. Special grandad to 13 grand...

On Monday, November 6, 2023, peacefully at Arvida Mayfair, in her sleep, with family around her, in her 89th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, loved Mum and mother-in-law of David and Therese, Tony and Diane, Fiona and Maurits, and Sue and ...

On November 5, 2023, passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, loved father and father-in-law of Sonya and Barry, Greg and Rose, loved Poppa of Scott and Lucy, Kimberly and Will; Rebecca and ...

Passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Teinus, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Anna, Stephen and Faasaei, Jacquie and Chris Ell...

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, peacefully at Albarosa Rest Home, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Jimmy, loved Mum of Andrew, and Moira, loved Grandma and Great-Grandma. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Cathie McMillan, c/- PO...

On November 6, 2023, peacefully at Charles Upham Hospital, aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of Denis, adored mother and mother-in-law of Vicki and Spencer, Emma and Tim, Kathryn and Tom, and the late James, treasured Grandma of Charlie, Molly, Jack, ...

On October 28, 2023, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, aged 77 years.  Dearly loved wife of Blair, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Wendy, Dianne, Paula and Ian, Ben and Carine, Zac and Laura. Treasured Nana o...

On November 1, 2023, passed away peacefully, aged 74 years, Dearly loved wife of the late Ken, Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Anita, Jeff, and Phillip and Clare, Loved grandma of Jacinda, Tayla, and Ashton; Max, Monica, and Kat...

On October 26, 2023, peacefully at Ilam Retirement Village, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Len. Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Donna and Chris Aiken (Auckland) and Richard and Mercedes Kirk (California). Much loved Nana of ...

On October 30, 2023, passed away peacefully at home, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn, loved mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Deb, Ross, Kaye and John Baldock,  loved grandma of Glenn, Tut, and Johann,          ...