Obituaries

On March 2, 2024, Margaret passed away peacefully with family by her side, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of John, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Karen, Tracey and Kerry, Paul and Karen, adored nana of Samantha, Trent, Blake, Tyler, Paige,...

On November 17, 2023, surrounded in the love of her family, at WesleyCare, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart and Alison, Catherine and Phil, and Emma and Mark. Proud and loving Nan of Sara...

A proud West Coaster, and husband of the late Dorothy, Owen’s family announce his passing on August 27, 2024, at the grand age of 95 years young. He will be remembered by his four children, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous other...

On December 9, 2024, passed peacefully, in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of Jan for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of James (deceased), Rob and Kate, and Kirsty and Steve, loved Poppa of Alex, Benji, and Poppy; Libby, Georgie, and Nic...

On August 18, 2024, aged 101 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Helen, much loved father of Linda, and Bruce, loved father-in-law of Tony, and Sally, and the late Ian, dearly loved Grandad of Rebecca, loved Great-Grandad of Ashleigh, loved uncle...

On Sunday, September 1, 2024, peacefully, at Anthony Wilding Village, in her 100th year. Loved wife of the late Dr. Geoffrey Ferner, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tony and Ai, Barbara and Peter (Melbourne), John and Sibylle (Auckland), and the late ...

On June 8, 2024, passed away peacefully at Radius Hawthorne, after a long battle, aged 66 years. Loved son of the late Joy and Stuart, loved brother of Mike, Chris (deceased), and Jenny. Loved brother-in-law of Noeline, Stephanie, and Ross, and love...

Passed away in Christchurch on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, aged 86 years young. Adored wife of Graham for 66 years. Much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn (deceased) and Steven Sadler, Dianne and Peter Oliver (deceased) and Chris So...

Passed away peacefully at Summerset on Cavendish, on Sunday, August 6, 2023, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Spence, loved mum and mother-in-law of Fiona and Paul, and the late Gordon, and grandma of Harrison and Bradley. Forever loved and very s...

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...

Passed away at home, earlier this week, in her 52nd year. Much loved daughter of Lynda and the late Rob. Emma was much loved and treasured by her wider family and friends. “Safe in the hands of Jesus”  Messages may be addressed to The Fami...

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...