Obituaries

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, peacefully, aged 92 years. Loved husband of the late Alison for 61 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of David and Andrea, Andrew and Fleur, Richard and Erin, adored Grandad Jim of Alexander and Hannah, Harriet, Libby, A...

On Monday, February 3, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, with family by her side, aged 64 years. Beloved wife of Rick, adored mother and mother-in-law of Megan and Tom, loved Nana of Hugo. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jan and George, love...

Passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, aged 82 years. Loved husband of Leslie, loved father, and father-in-law, of Jenny and Kevin, Peter and Sonya, and Richard, loved Grandad of Eric, Anthony, and Robert. Special thanks go to the s...

On January 27, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Lyn for 59 years, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Stephen and Tania, Mark and Jo, Jane and Jeremy Petrie, and a much loved Grandad. Messages may be ...

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, peacefully at Chatswood Resthome. Much loved and cherished partner of Linda, loving father of Brendon, Rebecca, Adam, Amanda, and Jayden, adored grandfather of Emily, Kai, and Sophia; Ashton, Quinton and Hamish; Larissa...

Passed away peacefully at The Oaks Rest Home and Village, on February 2, 2025, aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Phil Fenton, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Lynne and the late Stuart Cooper, and Neil and Sarah, treasured Nana and Grandma of Laura...

Passed away at WesleyCare, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, aged 75 years. Much loved daughter of the late John and Mary Good (Kekerengu), sister of Liz (deceased), Robyn, Susan, and Edmund, and a loved aunt and friend. Messages may be addressed to: Th...

On January 28, 2025, peacefully with family at her side, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late David, loved mother and mother-in-law of Philippa and Mark, James and Meg, loved grandmother of Hannah; Shylo, Bailey, and Scout, loved Great-Grandma of ...

On January 30, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 58 years. Much loved husband of Rochelle, dearly loved Dad of Marlon, and Levi. Loved brother of Tania, and loved uncle of Awhina, Kylee, and Lisa. A special thank you to the carers at St...

On January 30, 2025, passed away peacefully at Holly Lea, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sally, much loved father and father-in-law of Alastair and Sarah, Thomas and Leslie, and Anna and William. Loved Pop of all his grandchildren. L...

Passed away at Addington Gardens Care Centre, on January 29, 2025, aged 64 years. Cherished and loved husband of Rose (née Ifopo), treasured and loved father and friend of Solomona (Josiah), loved Granddad of Cass, and Toby, dearly loved son and fri...

On Saturday, January 25, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 73 years. Much loved husband of Dale, loved father and father-in-law of Christiaan, Kirsty and David, and The G-Dad of Hannah, Ciara, Michaela, and Jack. Messages may be ad...

Peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 28, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Wayne, Carolyn and Paul, Steven and Justine, and Richard and Stacey. Much loved Gran of Angela and Daniel, Brad, B...

On January 17, 2025, at Annaliese Haven Rest Home, Kaiapoi, aged 79 years. Trish worked many years as a librarian at Christ’s College. She was the eldest daughter of Ham and Rima Smith. Trish was much loved by her sister Cushla, brothers Prof. Tony...

On Friday, January 24, 2025, in Nelson Hospital surrounded by her family. Partner of David Shipley, loved mother of Derek, and Kerry, sister of Lynne, and John, grandmother, aunty and friend to many. Respected sportswoman. Messages may be addressed t...

On January 23, 2025, passed away in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Beloved mother of Nicole, and Thomas. Much loved sister of Patrick, Anthony, Philip, Nigel Jr., Karl, the late André, Jacqui, Sharon, and Girda. Adored daughter of Kathleen and ...

At his home on Sunday, December 8, 2024, after months dancing with cancer, the music stopped. Grant, his husband and partner of 26 years, was with him as the lights were dimmed. Russel will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of his niece Samant...

Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, aged 96 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late George. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Heather, and Ian. Adored Grandma of Laura, and Stephen, and Great-Grandma of Tom, Charlie, Elodie ...

On January 21, 2025, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Loved husband of the late Jill, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jo, Susan and Roger, Alison and Tony, Stephanie and Pete, beloved Pop of Amy-Louise, and Hannah...

Suddenly, at Christchurch Hospital, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, aged 73 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Janice, much adored Dad of Vicki, and Sarah, much loved father-in-law of Andrew, treasured Granddad of Maxwell, Andre, and Leo, and a che...