Obituaries

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, peacefully at Adriel House, Amberley, aged 81 years. Much loved wife of Norm loved mother of Susan, and Evan, loved grandmother. Special thanks to the staff of Adriel House for their special care of Jen over the past f...

On March 3, 2025, peacefully at Rose Court Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham, loved mother and mother-in-law of Valerie and Graeme, Ian and Jenny, Peter and Donna, treasured Grandma of Brent and Liz, Darryl and S...

Passed away peacefully at Palm Grove on February 6, 2024. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug. A loved Mum, mother-in-law, nana, great grandmother, sister-in-law and aunt. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Shirley Inkster, c/- PO Box...

On March 4, 2025, peacefully in her sleep at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom, adored mother and mother-in-law of Steven and Pam, Gregory (deceased), Vicki, Kerrilyn (deceased), and Susan and Kevin. ...

1 January 1942 – 7 February 2024. Dearly loved youngest son of Basil and Rita (both deceased), loved brother and brother-in-law of Maureen and Colin (deceased), Ron (deceased) and Dawn, loved uncle of Ann, Karin, Lesley and Graeme (deceased); Victo...

(Formerly of Woodend Beach) Died peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Larry, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Esther (Hector), Louise and the late Bill Pickering, and Darryl Byrne (Culverden). Lo...

On March 3, 2025, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Jean, much loved father and father-in-law of Louise and Grant Moreton, adored Gramps to Campbell, and Ivana.  "Loving ...

On May 11, 2024, peacefully with family at her side, aged 93 years. Loved and devoted wife of the late Joe for 66 years, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and the late Garry, Pam and Phil, Chris and Noeline, adored Grandma of Lisa; Clare, ...

Passed away peacefully at Bellevue on March 5, 2025, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Julia, father and father-in-law of Sandy and Agi, Hamish and Katrina, and Felicity, Granddad of Ilona, Vilmos; Annabelle, Kate, Lucy, Fergus, and a loved uncle of ...

On Tuesday May 14, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 76 years. Loved husband of the late Robelyn Schrade-James, loved Dad and father-in-law of Alexandra Lynelle and Patrick (Madison, CT), and Christopher (New Y...

JACOBS, Sandra Elizabeth: On August 5, 2024, passed away suddenly in Dubai, aged 64 years. Dearly loved wife of Paul, much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Emma and Ash, and Aimee and Andrew, adored Grandma of Ryan, and Hamish. Loved d...

McKENZIE, Brian John: On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, aged 85 years, our dearly beloved Brian passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital with his loved ones surrounding him. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Rosemary for 60 years, cherished fat...

SNACKERS, Josephina Johanna Helena (Josie): On August 14, 2024, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 85 years.   Dearly loved wife of Jeff, much loved Mum of Maria, and Jeffrey.  Loved Nana of William, and Lizzie; Chri...

(formerly of Greymouth and Reefton): On May 15, 2024, peacefully at Nazareth House, surrounded by her family, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Melville, beloved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Frances (Motueka), Bede (Sydney), John...

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Essie Summers Village, with family by his side, aged 74 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Esme and Richard, Nadine and Phil, adored Grandad of Elsie, Ruby, Hannah, and Lily, loved brother, uncle, cousin, and frie...

On April 19, 2024, after a long and determined battle, Christine passed away peacefully in her sleep at Holly Lea Care Centre, aged 68 years. Dearly loved partner of Dr. Peter Fitzgerald (PhD) for over 40 years. A very special sister and sister-in-la...

On Monday, March 3, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Our dear and much loved Dad of Lisa, and Tim, father-in-law of Richard, and greatly loved Grandpa of Holly, Oscar, and Isla. We will miss his cheerful loveliness dearly. Messages may ...

Passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, on March 8, 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Jeff and Michele, Kate and Alan, treasured Nana of Emily, Joanna, and Renee; Hannah...

Dearly loved wife of James, loved mother and mother-in-law of Matthew and Mandy, Anna and Ajith, Mary, Luke and Ben, and loved grandmother of Edward, Emma, Harry; Alice and Jonluke, Grace; Isaac, and Max, and great-grandmother of Kory, Jai; and Claud...

5.2.1960 – 8.3.2025: Much loved wife of Tim for 44 years, beloved Mum and Mum-in-law of Bridget and Simon Cantem (Rolleston), Gemma and Jeremy Fry (Auckland), Justine and Dan Edmonds (South Korea).  Proud and besotted Nana of Rosie, Emma, and Abby...