Obituaries

Bruce Ernest MOSLEY

20/02/2024
Passed away peacefully at Parklands Hospital, Christchurch, on February 20, 2024, aged 75 years. Dearly loved son of the late Jack and Doreen Mosley, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Bridget and the late John Carr, and Bill and Jenny. Loved a...
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David John Gordon MCFERRAN

30/05/2024
Passed away at 0200hrs on May 30, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. Loved husband of the late Joyce McFerran, precious and cherished father of Donna McFerran, Kay and Darren Findlay, and the late Lisa Sukkar, fondly regarded stepdad of Lyndene, and Jere...
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Pauline  Catherine MCSKIMMING

19/08/2024
On August 19, 2024, passed away peacefully at WesleyCare.  Dearly loved wife of the late Drew, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Julie, Daryl and Rachael, Anne and Lance, loved Gran and Great-Gran to all her grandchildren.  In accorda...
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Benjamin Jason MONTEBA

28/11/2024
On November 28, 2024, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, aged 42 years. Loved husband of Lois, and loved Dad of Mikayla, and Katelyn. Loved son of Ben and Yvonne, and loved brother and brother-in-law of Rachel, and Paul and Jaydin, ador...
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Sarah Maree KING

17/02/2024
February 17, 2024, passed away unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 47 years. Precious daughter of Giacomina and the late Colin, treasured sister and sister-in-law of Rachel and Reece, loved aunty of Holly, Gracie, and Riley, loved by her dev...
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June MANDER

30/05/2024
On Thursday May 30, 2024, peacefully after a short illness, aged 91 years.  Most dearly loved wife of the late Graham, loved mother and mother-in-law of Christine, Jacqui (deceased), and John and Sarah.  Loved grandmother of George, Leandra, Penny,...
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David Geoffrey MONK

28/05/2024
(Service Number. 13421, Gunner): Passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on May 28, 2024, aged 88 years. Loved and cherished partner of Joan Court for over 25 years, loved Dad of Shane, and Philip, and treasured Poppa of Reuben, and Grace...
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Joan EDYVEAN

19/08/2024
On Monday, August 19, 2024, peacefully at Mayfair Retirement Home in Christchurch, aged 78 years. Loved wife of Paul, loved mother of Mamie, loved sister of Margaret, loved grandmother of Zoe and Amelie. Loved friend of Bruce and Marie Osbourne, Joy ...
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Dian Betty ARMSTRONG

24/03/2025
It is with deep sadness we wish to share the sudden but peaceful passing of Dian Armstrong, on March 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ian Armstrong, loving mother and mother-in-law of Keri and Brent Collinson (Winton), Tracy and Paul Reed (Kaiapoi)...
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Barbara Colleen TOOMEY

31/10/2023
Peacefully, but way too soon, at Charles Upham Retirement Village, on October 31, 2023, aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Colin, and adored mother of Bill, Ros, and Bob, mother-in-law of Claire, Gideon, and Annie. Treasured grandmother of Alayne,...
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Celia Elizabeth REED

19/02/2024
On February 19, 2024, passed away peacefully at Burlington Village, Christchurch, aged 83 years. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Rob and Moira, Jane and Oliver (Canada), Simon and Bre, Lucy and Ian, Nick and Daphne, Will (deceased) and Nic...
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Lillian Doreen GREIG

PROMOTED TO GLORY 26 May 2024 Lieut-Colonel. Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital in her 88th year.  Much loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and friend to many worldwide.  Friend/sister of the Peck family for over 57 years...
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Noel Francis FREEMAN

19/03/2025
(Staff Sergeant, Reg. No 925105 Infantry Regiment): On March 19, 2025, peacefully in his sleep at Albarosa Rest Home, in his 90th year. Devoted husband of the late Rose, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Trevor, Gaynor and Doug, Ton...
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Francis (Frank) Powell ALLISON

21/02/2024
On February 21, 2024, aged 91 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Much loved husband of the late Lorna, loved Dad of Chris and Kaye, Pauline and the late Mike, and the late Wayne, dearly loved Grandad of Maddison, and a loved brother...
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Joan  BROUGH

25/05/2024
Passed away at Middlepark Care Home on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in her 91st year. Much loved wife of the late John, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Andrew and Andrea, and Louise and Franck, and Grandma of Rosie. The family would like to thank th...
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Allan Warrington DALE

22/08/2024
On August 22, 2024, passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 60 years, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Jeffrey and Julie, and Janet and Roger, adored Granddad of James, Nick, Ma...
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Valerie Hada BODY

28/11/2024
On November 28, 2024, peacefully in her sleep, aged 91 years. Devoted and loved wife of the late Joseph, dearly loved mother of Howard, and Vanya, and mother-in-law of Duncan, cherished grandmother of Alexander, Simon, John, William, Callum, Kieran, ...
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Valerie Louise POYNTER

19/03/2025
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, died peacefully in Rangiora, surrounded by family, aged 91 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Robert for 62 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law to Karen and Wayne Jackson, Debbie and Kelvin Ashby, ...
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Noeline May CURRIE

26/05/2024
On May 26, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Philip, loved Mother of all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Noeline Currie, c/- PO Box 3...
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Kathleen (Kath) Veronica SOANES

02/11/2023
Kathleen passed away peacefully, with family by her side, after a short illness, in Christchurch, on November 2, 2023, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme, cherished mum of Kerry, Stephen, David, Gina, Mark, Elena and their partners, ...
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