Obituaries

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 ...

Sadly, and after short battle with cancer, passed away on August 10, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 48 years. Dearly loved husband of Melanie, proud father of Lily, Liam, and Logan.  Loved son of Ian and the late Glynn. Loved son-in-law of Frank...

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, ...

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Avonlea Dementia Care, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Judith, loved father and father-in-law of Brian and Sarah (Invercargill), and Sarah Richardson (Auckland), proud grandfather of Emma ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 August 13, 2023, passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Krysia, much loved father of Jason, adored grandad of Jonas, Taine, Bowen, and Caden, much loved, brother, brother-in-law, and friend...

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...

Passed peacefully at Parklands Hospital, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, surrounded with love, aged 95 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Barbara Wendelken, Christine Mander, Janet and Steve Betts (WA), and David and Jo Vines (Tasmania); de...

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...

POPE, Patricia Grace (Pat): On August 16, 2023, peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family, aged 85 years. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Linda and the late David Telfer, Karen and Steve Hardesty, Robin and Steve Swindells, David and Trudie Po...