Obituaries

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, peacefully, aged 80 years. Loved son of the late Bert and Ellen, loved younger brother of the late Garth, loved cousin of Jan. Immense thanks to all the carers and friends, and to the wider community for ensuring Richard�...

On September 24, 2024, passed away peacefully at home, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband, soulmate and best friend of Judy, much loved father and father-in-law of Geoff and Rachel, Meika and Kevin, and Teresa, adored Grandad of Lane, Lochlan, Will,...

Passed away unexpectedly, with his daughters by his side, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Bruce’s daughters and sons-in-law, Mardi and Patrick Fitzgibbon and Fleur and Bede Skinner, invite you join them to celebrate the life of an extraord...

Passed away peacefully at WesleyCare, Papanui, Christchurch, on March 21, 2024, aged 98 years. Only daughter of the late Francis Joseph and Harriett Maude Farrell of New Plymouth. Vera had a very active life, in particular during her years working wi...

Passed away peacefully in the Hospital Wing at Diana Isaac Retirement Village on Saturday December 2, 2023, aged 79 years.  Originally from Glasgow in Scotland, he had made New Zealand his home since 1974.    Much loved Dad of Lorraine and Cliffor...

On January 5, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia, much loved and respected father of Kay, Deb, Rob, and Scott. Proud grandfather of Bridget, George, Jane, Jack (deceased), Alex, Jessica, Vincent, ...

Passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Sunday, December 10, 2023, aged 71 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Sonya, father and father-in-law of Sharleen, Matthew and Anita, Kimberley and Jason, Daryl and Barry, and Tresca. Grandfather of Co...

On December 10, 2023, passed away peacefully at Parklands Hospital, aged 75 years. Loved wife of the late Robin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Sean and Som Harper, Jason Harper, and Luke and Sarah-Jane Eder, loved Grammy of Samuel Harper; Bridget...

Passed away at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village (formerly of Elmswood Retirement Village), on Sunday, March 24, 2024, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim Murphy, and much a loved Mum and mother-in-law of Rick and Michelle. Messages may be ...

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital surrounded by family, aged 75 years. Adored wife of Michael. Cherished mother of Anna, and James. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of Colin and Anna, Kay and the late Dave W...

On December 6, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 70 years. Dearly loved and treasured wife of Rodney. Loved mum of Pippa, and will be missed by her friends.   Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Sandy Shie...

On December 12, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years, with his son Greg by his side. Loved son of the late Leonard and Vera Crowe, much loved Dad of Brenda, Anthony, Michael, and Gregory, and their partners Stewart, Kamile, and Leah, and gra...

Passed unexpectedly on January 6, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her family. Much loved wife of Duncan, adored mother of Tina, and Mike, loved Nana of Lochy, Jaxon, and Connor. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Sue N...

On Thursday, December 7, 2023, passed away at Charles Upham Hospice, aged 72. Dearly loved by all of her family, Frank, Anna, James, Ava, Kate, George, Archie and Isabel, much loved sister of Colleen and Mark. The family extends their most sincere th...

On Monday, March 25, 2024 peacefully at Radius Hawthorne, after a short illness, aged 56 years. Loved daughter of Mary and the late John Dunn, loved sister and sister-in-law of Nicola and Malcolm Hanrahan, and Keri and Nicholas Kime, loved Aunty of J...

On March 24, 2024, at Cashmere View Retirement Village, aged 93 years. A loved mother and mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A private cremation has been held....

On 30th September, 2024, died peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, with family by his side, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen (Kathy), dearly loved Dad of James, Simon, Anna, and Emily, and their partners and families.  A loved Grandad,...

On Tuesday March 26, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with his loved family by his side, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Raewyn, and dearly loved father and father-in-law of Deb and Jeremy, Sue and Brent, and Jo and Andrew, very specia...

We are sad to announce the passing of Ken, who died peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the age of 81. Much loved by his partner Joy, father and father-in-law of Greg and Rachael, Karen and Richard, Amanda and David. A proud Grandad of Hay...

On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at home. Much loved wife of Martin, precious mother and mother-in-law of Kirsty and James, Nikki and Jon, Robyn and Andrew, and loved Mama of Erin, Kate, Carly, Liam, and Jay. Much loved sister of Anna, and Kerry, and lov...