Obituaries

Passed peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village on Saturday, July 8, 2023, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Shirley, and the late Ailsa (Billie), much loved father of Marg, Ian, Alister (dec), and Stephen, stepfather of Christine and Susan, and ...

On October 18, 2023, passed away peacefully at Parkstone Care Home, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Carol, much loved father of Heather, Ajae, Adele, and Lorraine, loved grandad of Anthony, Katie, Alex, and Jacob. Special thanks to al...

Peacefully, on October 17, 2023, at Bethesda Care Home, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Douglas, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeremy and Julie, Helen, Linda, Colin and Sharon. Was loved and will be missed by her many grandchild...

On February 4, 2024, peacefully after a short illness at Burwood Hospital, aged 94 years. Dearly loved partner of the late Lorraine, loved step-father of Grant and Helen, Peter and Karen, and Margaret. Cherished Grandad Sandy of Sam, Nicole, and Emma...

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 July 8, 2023, peacefully after a long illness, aged 83 years. Loved wife of Rex for 58 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ross and Susan, Anne (deceased), and Paul and Susan. Grandma of Nicola, Jackson, Sam, Madeline, Violet, and Abby. Speci...

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...

Passed away peacefully at Karadean Court, Oxford, on July 4, 2023, aged 94 years. Loved wife of late Willy, mother and mother-in-law of Colin and Lynley, Margaret, Denise and Gary, Ann and Bryn, Moira and Wayne, loved Nana Conk of all her grandchildr...

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 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, ...

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...

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 12, 2023, aged 91 years. Much loved wife of the late Ronald Edward, a treasured mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Jane was blessed with...

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...

Passed away peacefully, on July 8, 2023. Devoted husband and soulmate of Denise, cherished father and father-in-law of Tony and Vicki, Greg and Vicky, Nicky and Robbie, treasured and loving Grandad to Louise, Courtney, Emily, Lexi, Laura, Jake, and C...