Obituaries

28-11-1956 to 17/11/2023. Tony slipped away in the early hours of Friday 17th November, 11 days short of his 67th birthday. As his life partner, Sharon McCusker, the light of my life has been cruelly extinguished. He fought bravely, hanging on to lif...

On February 27, 2024, passed away peacefully at home. Dearly loved wife of Gerald, much loved mother of Caroline, Juliet, and Bronwyn, treasured Gran of Hollie. Messages may be addressed to 'The family of the late Janet Lancaster, c/- PO Box 39001, C...

18.11.1943 – 20.11.2023. Loved husband of Lyn, father and father-in-law of James and Rebecca Foulds, Katherine and Tom Townend, adored grandfather of Lachlan, William, Alexander, and Libby; Emma, Lucy, and Sophie. A teacher, sportsman, tramper, ...

Born Kihikihi 1928, died Christchurch on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ralf, loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Sue, Michael and Sue, Simon and Kate, and Ben and Jenni, respected grandmother of Sebastian, Brigitte, Brook...

On November 21, 2023, after a short illness, aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of Denis, much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Rebecca and Nick, and Scott and Danielle. Treasured and loved Grannie of Ella and Tom; and Will and Lizzy. Special sister o...

On November 21, suddenly at home, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Joanna, dearly loved brother of Brian, Judy, and Tony. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Derek Aikenhead, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation h...

Died on December 15, 2024. It has been a privilege to share in Terry’s extraordinary life. Lorraine, Dru, Jordana and Chris, Temira and Kemp, Marika and Lukas. TK to Neo, Mila, Oliver, Tom, Isabel, Noah, Alba, Archer, Felix, and Leon. Surely goo...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on Monday, 20 November, 2023, aged 93 years. Much loved husband of the late Dee, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Kate, Erin, and Tony and Nyree, and Poppa of Carey. The family like to thank the staff of ED, ...

After a long battle with illness, our beloved Rose passed away peacefully, aged 75 years, on December 16, 2024, at Chatswood Retirement Village. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Rose leaves behind her daughters Kate, Tessa, Miriam, and their dau...

It is with deep sadness, the Johns’ family would like to announce the sudden, peaceful passing of Shirley, on November 22, 2023, aged 85 years. Loved and cherished wife of Reginald, loving mother and mother-in-law of Sandra, Ian, Mark, and Karen. A...

On December 16, 2024, a golden heart stopped beating, and our family lost a matriarch, heaven gained an angel, and we lost a piece of our hearts. Dearly loved and cherished mother of Billy, Duane, and Budda, and mother-in-law to Karinya, Carole, and ...

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 8, 2024, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Diane, much loved dad and father-in-law of Amanda and Terry O’Donnell, Wade (deceased) and Petra Shepard, and Nick and Karen Shepard, dearly lo...

On September 9, 2024, peacefully at Diana Isaac, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Noeline, loving and treasured father and father-in-law of Bruce (deceased) and Melinda, Karyn and Philip Gibson, loved Grandad of Jayne, ...

Our long-awaited baby girl, Lillian Ireland Challies, was born sleeping on June the 12th , 2024. She was 38 weeks of gestation, at 3.7kg and 50cm. Your Mum and Dad will love you and think about you always Your little life has had a huge impact ...

On September 5, 2024, peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home, in his 90th year. Loved father and father-in- law of Helena and Terry, Darrin and Angela, treasured Poppy of Bryce, and Tahlia, and Pop Pop of Brock, and Cade. Brother of Adrian (deceased),...

On September 8, 2024, passed away peacefully, and is now at rest. Beloved eldest daughter of Joyce and Joe, adored sister and sister-in-law of Christopher and Roisin, Leanne and Tony, Carolyn and Mark, Patrea and Jonny, and a deeply loved niece, aunt...

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, peacefully at Parklands Hospital, aged 88 years. Adored wife of the late Nelson, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Paul and Sue, Sandra and Paul, loved Nana of Lexi, Sam, Will, and Harrison, Richie, Ali, Oli, and Jo, and grea...

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, aged 86 years. Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law to the late Gavin and to the late Jacqui, Sheryl and Peter, and Andrea and Peter. Loved Nana to Tia, Bryce,...

Sadly taken from us on September 11, 2024, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife and friend of the late Nelson, loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan and Sharon, and Nicholette and Phil, treasured Nana of Kylie, Courtney, Travis, and Baylan, Nan Nan of A...

Passed away peacefully at Parkstone Retirement Village on December 23, 2024, aged 105 years. Much loved wife of the late Alastair (Mac), and loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul (deceased) and Pauline, and Carolyn and Angus Tallentire. A loved gran...