Obituaries
Ian (Minty) Neville Charles THOMAS
22/07/2023
On July 22, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen for 57 years, cherished dad of Nigel, and Leanne. A loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. Special thanks to the caring ...
Barbara Anne FORD
20/07/2023
On July 20, 2023, peacefully at Summerset on Cavendish, after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late John, beloved sister and sister-in-law of Noeline (Sister Gemma) (deceased), Frances Townsend, and the late Austin Townsend, Edna Finlay (Sister J...
Dr Bryon MANN
19/07/2023
Passed away at Arvida St Albans, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Diana, and a respected friend and colleague. Messages may be addressed to The family of the late Bryon Mann, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A F...
Melanie (Mel) GORDON
18/07/2023
On July 18, 2023, passed away peacefully, aged 48 years. Dearly loved wife of Tony, and much loved sister of Heidi. A special thank you to all of the the staff of Ward B6, Christchurch Hospital for their compassionate care of Melanie. Messages may be...
Nancy Doreen DOAK
13/07/2023
On July 13, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 96 years. Loved daughter of Jack and Ena Doak (both deceased), sister and sister-in-law of Ron and Janet Doak (both deceased), and Joan and Peter Petersen (both deceased). Nancy was the love...
Ngaira ROSCOE
14/07/2023
On July 14, 2023, at Christchurch. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephanie and Simon, Sarah, Peter and Helen, Amanda and Dave, and James; much loved nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messa...
Marie (Carmel) Carmel McGOLDRICK
18/07/2023
Passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, on July 18, 2023, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Len, mother and mother-in-law of John and Joan, Phillip and Alison, Anne, Bryn and Leanne, Suzie and Ross, Mel, Sam (dec) and Clare, and Mark and Ma...
Kenneth (Ken) John MALTHUS
17/07/2023
Passed away on July 17, 2023, at home. Loved husband of Marcia, proud father of Flick, Sarah, Richard, and Rafael. Loving grandfather of all his grandchildren. Caring brother of Gill, Tony, and Mike. Special thanks to CCS and The Florence Nightingale...
Bruce Raymond McKAY
12/07/2023
Peacefully on Wednesday July 12, 2023, in Christchurch, aged 77 years. Much loved husband of the late Heather, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Avy, and Kirk and Lynda. Loved granddad of Cameron, Amanda-Rose, and Charlie-John; Dan...
Audrey Margaret BURNETT
15/07/2023
(Retired JP) On July 15, 2023, passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Thomas, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kerryann and the late Michael, and Russell and Mary, and a loved grandmother and grea...
Neil Edward WOOD
16/07/2023
On Sunday, July 16, 2023, peacefully, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Judy for over 60 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Jeff and Sharron, Christine and Kevin, much loved Grandad of Logan, Ashleigh, Connor, Josh, Kendall an...
Brett Edward SMITH
13/07/2023
On Thursday, July 13, 2023, unexpectedly, but peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 59 years. Loved fiancé of Amanda, loved Dad, of Joshua and Aimee, loved brother and brother-in-law of Guy and Bridget, loved step-father of Caitlin and Jordan, l...
Johan (Snr) van SLOOTEN
17/07/2023
On 17 July 2023, aged 91 years, passed away peacefully at the Oaks Rest Home. Dearly loved husband and companion of Annie, cherished father and father-in-law of John and Sanmen, Connie, Fred and Delia, Richard and Jessica. Beloved Opa to all his gran...
Nancye Dorothy Te Aroha LEWIS
11/07/2023
On July 11, 2023, died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Beloved partner of Alan, loved mother and mother-in-law of Grant and Jennie, Ngaio and Ashton, Maia and Marlene, Taua to Zach and Lucy, Lewis and Bella, Elijah, loved sister to Faith and the...
Gwennyth (Gwen) Anne HEFFERNAN
10/07/2023
Passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2023, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of John for 53 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg (deceased), Barry and Emma, and Jane, devoted Nana of Tom, and Sarah. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law...
Robert (Neil) Neil LAMBIE
13/07/2023
On Wednesday, July 13, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, peacefully with family, aged 85 years. Loved husband of the late Janet; loved father of Sarah Jane, Andrew, Mary, and David; father-in-law of Angela, James, and Dee; proud grandfather of Celia,...
Dr Margaret (Peggy) Florence GORDON
12/07/2023
QSM On July 12, 2023, peacefully at her home. Beloved wife of the late John, loved mother of Bridget Fenwick and Chrissy Gordon, devoted grandmother of Lucia, Harriet, Sophia, and Pretoria, and great-grandmother of Mila, and Hunter, loved sister of B...
Peter (Pete) Rupert Fynes-Clinton GARLAND
10/07/2023
On July 10, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Loved friend and husband of Rita, loved father and father-in-law of Jon and Karen, Kelly and Megan, and Rob and Alisa, loved grandfather of Angelique and Sheyk, Trent, Jaimee, Josh...
Janet Mary KNIBBS
13/07/2023
On July 13, 2023, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Steve Monopoli, and Andy and Christine, much loved “Gabba” of Cha...
Thelma (Ruth) Ruth PENNEY
11/07/2023
On July 11, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospital, surrounded by family, in her 98th year. Beloved daughter of Alma and Ted Mehrtens (both deceased), loved wife of the late David, loved mother and mother-in-law of Brenda (deceased) and John Hansen, John and ...