Obituaries

On September 13, 2024, passed away peacefully after a long battle with his health, in his 73rd year. Dearly loved elder son of the late Lily and Bob, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Yvonne and Tony McBride, Geoff and Cath, Barbara and Graeme...

Flying Officer, Royal New Zealand Airforce NZ4214027, Pilot Officer 3 Squadron Territorial Airforce 130717): On March 7, 2024, Fred passed away peacefully at Russley Village, in his 102nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia, loved father ...

On December 4, 2023, peacefully at Laura Fergusson Trust, with family at her side, aged 74 years. Much loved mum and mother-in-law of Chavvah and Scott, loved Nana of Reno, dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Joy and Ron, Julie and Gordon, Ian a...

On Saturday March 16, 2024, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 79 years. Loved daughter of Mary Richards (nee Buckley) and Frederic Richards, cherished family member, and friend to many. Warm thanks to the staff at Ngaio Marsh Retirem...

On Saturday, December 28, peacefully at Darfield Hospital, aged 88 years. Special and dearest husband of Helen, dearly loved and cherished Dad and father-in-law of Trudy and Jeffrey, Gretchen and Dean, loved Grandy of Fergus, Caitlin, Ella, Mason, an...

On December 4, 2023, peacefully at Burlington Village, with family by his side. Loved husband of the late Ann, loving father of Susan, John, Lesley (deceased), Robert, and Robyn, special friend and partner of Lou, a very loving grandfather. Messages ...

Sea Cadet, Merchant Navy age 14, enlisted in UK Royal Engineers aged 16, where he completed a carpentry/joinery apprenticeship. Made a Field Engineer Corporal (1951) and Tank operator (1952) then did post war bomb disposal until 1954, after the birth...

On September 18, 2024, aged 91 years, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, with family at her side. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Janice and Steve, Donna and Merv,Tracey and Wayne, loved Nana of Nikki, Matthew, Shaun, Gina, a...

On Monday, September 16, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 92 years. Much loved Dad of Sarai, father to Timothy (deceased), Megan, and Kieran, good friend and former husband of Janice, loved brother, son, and friend to many. Will be gre...

On December 27, 2024, surrounded by family. Devoted husband and best friend of Jillian. Loved son of the late Earl and Doris Gibson, and son-in-law of the late Colin and Theresa Foster. A much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and cousin to the G...

On March 13, 2024. Dear wife of the late John, loved mother of Sarah, and Martin, Granny and Nana of Alexander and Megan, and Helen; Jessamy, and David and Shanyn, and great-grandmother of Jasper and Clara. Loved daughter of the late Martin and Marga...

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian for 65 years - a long happy marriage with many adventures. Loving mother and mother-in-law of David, Mike and Rosamund. Adored Grandma of D...

Peacefully on December 6, 2023, in the love of her family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, much loved mother of Philippa, James (deceased), Caroline, and Thomas, Granny of Oliver, Jonathon, Amos, Charlie, Rosa, Piet, and Hazel, and ...

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 ...

On Monday, November 27, 2023, peacefully at home. Renowned musician, and friend to many. As were Brian’s wishes, there will be no funeral. A memorial  in Christ Church Transitional Cathedral will be held in 2024. Date to be advised....

(1937-2024): On March 16, 2024, passed away peacefully, aged 86 years. Beloved wife and soulmate of the late Keith, much loved mum of Craig and Kirstie (deceased), Lance and Emma, Aaron and Vicki, Shaun and Carolyn (deceased), and Angela and Clinton....

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, aged 64 years. Dearly loved wife of Norman for 42 years. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Kyle and Jazz, and Megan and Dennym. Much loved ‘Winnie’ of Dexter,...

Passed away at Archer Village in Christchurch, on 15 March, 2024, aged 82 years. Loved wife of Bob, loved and cherished mum of Delwyn, and the late Stephen, best step-mum of Wayne, Deb, and Russell, treasured grandmother, and great-grandmother, loved...

Passed away with family at her side at Rose Court Rest Home, on January 1, 2025, in her 103rd year. Much loved wife of the late Stuart, Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of the late Jim and Jo, Robin and Jeanette, and Hamish and Adrienne, and mother...

On June 26, 2024, passed away peacefully at Pacific Haven Rest Home, aged 66 years. Dearly loved wife of Eddie, a much loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, niece, aunty, and cousin to all her whanau. Special thanks to all the staff at Pacific Have...