Obituaries

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 ...

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. ...

(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...

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...

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...

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 ...

On August 13, 2023, aged 92 years, after a short illness, Lang died at Basel, Switzerland while holidaying in Europe. Son of the late Howard and Ila Masters. Dearly loved husband of the late Maureen, loved brother, and brother-in-law of Janice and th...

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...

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, ...

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...

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 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 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 Friday, August 18, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness, in his 90th year. Loved husband of Pauline, loved Dad and father-in-law of Nicki and Barry, Karen and Steve, Geoff and Brigit, loved Poppa of Ryan, Olivia, Elliot...

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...