Obituaries

Noeline Mavis Anne RERITI

17/06/2024
On June 17, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kathleen and Paul Johnson, Maree and the late Willy McGregor, Heather, George and Rose, Michael, and Rana and Gene Broomhall, a treasured gra...
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Raymond (Ray) Alexander CASE

19/11/2023
On November 19, 2023, at Burlington Village, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Noeline, loved brother and brother-in-law of Allan and Christine (Brisbane), and Gavin and Margaret, a loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Special tha...
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Ross  Darragh LEVY

29/11/2023
On November 29, 2023, passed away peacefully at Parkstone Care Home, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of Stephanie and Geoff, Miles, and Katherine and Andrew, loved grandfather of Nick, and Leo ...
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Kathleen (Kath) Mary CROSBIE

12/03/2024
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...
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Kenneth “Ken” Ridgway HARPER

25/12/2024
On December 25, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Beloved eldest son of the late Vivian and Coral, loved brother and brother-in-law of Barry and Avis (Christchurch), and David and Colleen (Auckland), loved Uncle of Andrea, and...
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Maureen LOFFHAGEN

27/11/2023
On November 27, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Klyn, Peter and Virginia (both deceased), Ross and Maxine, very proud ‘GG’ of Marc a...
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Gregory ‘Greg’ Thomas NEWMAN

20/12/2024
On Friday, December 20, 2024, peacefully, at home, aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Lyndell for 31 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Nikita and Tyler, and Korbyn, adored and adoring Pop of Austin, Dakota, and Ryker, loved brother, and best mate ...
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John Thomas BALL

22/02/2024
In loving memory of John Thomas Ball who passed away on February 22, 2024, at the age of 86. Dearly loved and missed father, and father-in-law of Gary and Corrina, Andrew and Suzanne, grandfather of Zachary, Riku, Hana and Amanda,  great-grandfather...
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Gaylene Frances PARTEL

It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden, peaceful passing of Gaylene, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, aged 78 years. A very special wife and soulmate of the late Murray, much loved Mum of Brett, and Tanya and Barclay, cherished Nana of ...
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Evelyn Norma ADCOCK

18/06/2024
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, unexpectedly, as the result of a medical event, aged 70 years. Loving wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Evelyn Adcock, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. ...
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Myra Susan BATHGATE

13/09/2024
(formerly of Waimate) On Friday, September 13, 2024, in Christchurch, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Susan and John, Diane and Lester, Jill and Bryn, proud Nana of Jess and Rosa, Brett, Aime...
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Allan Maxwell Edgar Nelson Chesham

17/06/2024
On Monday 17 June, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family, aged 82 years. Loved father of Caroline, Shane (deceased,) Ralph (deceased,) and Danny (deceased.) Cherished granddad of Kyle and Bekah. Special thanks to the staff at P...
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Valerie Joan HENDERSON

15/09/2024
Passed away on September 15, 2024, with family by her side, aged 77 years. Loved wife of George for nearly 58 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Chaylle and Malcolm, Blair and Andrea. Loved Nana of Madi, Jack, Thomas, Alexander, and Emma. Treas...
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Patrick “Pat” John SIGGLEKOW

22/12/2024
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, peacefully, aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Pam, loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Jan, loved Poppy of Adam and Haylee, Hillary, and Matthew. Loved brother of Janet, Lyndon, Colleen, Adrian, and Philip. Sp...
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Jonathan (Paul) Paul FLETCHER

21/06/2024
On May 21, 2024, tragically taken as the result of an accident, aged 73 years. Loved and treasured by his wife Althia, daughters Melanie, and Yvette, and siblings Imogen, Nick, Cindy, and Trini as well as their families. A dear friend to so many, in ...
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Alec Leonard Charles FAIRWEATHER

10/03/2024
On March 10, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital with family by his side, aged 82 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Margaret (Matty), much loved father and father-in-law of Julie and Kevin (Ireland), Ali and Rob, and Jo and Andy, proud grandfat...
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Warren Baird HAWKE

22/12/2024
On December 22, 2024, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 94 years, leaving behind a loving family and cherished memories. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Jeremy and Roxanne, Diana and Bruce, Roger and Robyn, an...
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Jeffrey Roland “Jim” YOUNGMAN

13/09/2024
On September 13, 2024, peacefully at Holmwood Rangiora Lifecare, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Alison, loved brother and brother-in-law of Roy and Averil, Maureen and the late Bruce, Selwyn (deceased) and Margaret, and Ivan and Pauline, ...
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Edward Mornington GORMAN

14/09/2024
On Saturday, September 14, 2024, aged 89 years, at home in Dubai, after a long and adventurous life, Ted peacefully passed away. Ted was surrounded by family and comforted at his bedside by the hand of Irene Gorman, his beloved wife of 62 years. A Wa...
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Donald (Spence) Spencer GRAY

16/03/2024
On Saturday, March 16, 2024, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late May, loved Dad and father-in-law of Russell and Gill (UK), Anne and Steve Rab, Sharon and Les Smith, very much loved, and very proud Grandad ...
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