Obituaries

On Friday July 7, 2023, surrounded by his family at his beloved “Inverness”. Loved husband of Sandi, father and father-in-law of Miranda and Vernon, and Rebecca and Andy, loved Pa of William and George, and Sophia and Sam, son of the late Vera an...

On July 8, 2023, at home surrounded by family, aged 74 years. Neil will be missed by his wife Kay, his children and their families- Craig and Jo, Kara and Richie, Mark and Caitlyn, Jemma and Fraser, and his grandchildren Dylan, Jenaya, Jennifer, Emil...

On Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospice, in Christchurch, aged 60 years. Dearly loved son of Denis and the late Ann, and loved brother of Sue. A loved uncle of Tasha, Rochelle, and the late Dan, and a great-uncle. Heartfelt thanks to the te...

On July 6, 2023, passed away suddenly at home, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of Barry for 65 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Catherine and Simon Hodgins, Mark and Kate, Phil and Pep, much loved grandmother and great-grandmother of ...

On June 29, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Philip, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Steve and Janine, and the late Ruth. Deeply loved by her sister Beryl, and late sister Haze...

On July 3, 2023, peacefully in her sleep, aged 83 years. Dearly loved and very best friend of the late Norman, much loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Rach, Ian and Rachael, Bruce and Tracey, Rosalyn and Kyle McKitterick (both deceased), Amy...

Passed away peacefully at home, on July 6, 2023, aged 65 years. Cherished husband of Donna Roy. Much loved son of Phillippa and John Evans, and brother and brother-in-law of Rose and Pete Thompson. Loved father and father-in-law of Simon, Kylie, Zoe-...

Peacefully passed on July 7, 2023, at Pacific Haven Rest Home, Christchurch, aged 68 years. Loved brother of Anne Atkinson, and Gaye Hill. Loved nephew of Barbara Akins. Special thanks to the staff of Pacific Haven Rest Home for their dedication. Mes...

On July 5, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband and companion of Janet for over 62 years, dearly loved and respected father and father-in-law of Peter and Clare, Katherine, Elizabeth, David (dec) and Michelle...

On Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Christchurch hospital after a long and courageous battle, surrounded by his loving family, aged 83 years. Loving husband and best friend of Waveney, much loved father and father-in-law of Rodney and Lisa Potts, Kerryn an...

On July 4, 2023, passed away peacefully, aged 61 years. Most dearly loved and treasured husband of Angela, one-of-a kind dad and Gandad of Brittany and Ron, Morgan and Nathan, and the late Georgia;  Grace, Olivia; Brydie, and Braxton, and of his loy...

On Friday, July 7, 2023, peacefully at Parkstone Retirement Village, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Park Jin Chu, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jui Yi Chu and Dun Lay Chu, Sau Har Chu, Xiu Jin Zhu and Wei Bin Chen, Sau Ying La and Thong La...

On Thursday, June 29, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice. Loved wife of Allan for 50 years, loved Mum of Andrew, and Louise, loved sister of Stephen, and Lester, loved sister-in-law, cousin, aunt, colleague, and friend to many. Messages may be a...

On July 1, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Dot for 66 years, loved father and father-in-law of Ed and Jane (USA), Colin and Suzy (Australia), Linda and Steve Whiteling (Australia), Paul and Alison, Sha...

On June 30, 2023, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, aged 64 years. Beloved husband, best friend and soulmate of Pauline (Polly) for over 30 years, adored, supportive and funny dad of Maddison (Madz), and dad of Tom and Ben. Loved broth...

With great sadness we wish to inform you that Pete passed away on Wednesday night. He was an amazing man with an incredible smile and twinkle in his eye. His soulmate Vina and their daughter BJ are heart broken, but so thankful for the time they shar...

(MB ChB, FRNZCGP)  Passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2023. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Elizabeth, respected and very much loved father and father-in-law of Emma and Richard, Jody and Ben, David and Marissa, and adored Opa of all h...

Unexpectedly after a medical event, aged 50 years. Much loved husband of Melanie, loved father of Liam and Saphrine, and Gramps of Oscar, and Quin, treasured son of Brent and Jenny, loved brother of Adam, much loved son-in-law of Rose, Ross and Rosem...

Passed peacefully at his home in Diamond Harbour, after a brief illness, on July 4, 2023, aged 79 years. Much loved husband of Philippa (Drayton) and the late Cecille (Aires). Loved father of Paul, Rachel, and Mark, and proud Grandad of Shara-Lea, Je...

On Thursday, June 22, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Loved husband of Sandra (Sandy) (née Byrne), loved Dad of Kim, Mandy, Nigel, Melanie, Nicholas, and their partners, loved Grandad. Special thanks to the staff of the Cam...