Obituaries

Daniel Kevin TUTTY

19/01/2025
TUTTY, Daniel Kevin: On January 19, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by love at Brackenridge Estate. Precious son of Sandy and the late Kevin, much loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle, of Katrina and David, and Mia; Nathan and Chin, and Mikaylah,...
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June Valmai BLACK

16/12/2023
On December 16, 2023, at The Russley Village, aged 97 years. Much loved wife of the late Peter, a wonderful mother and mother-in-law of Nicola, Louise and Nigel, Stephanie, and Michael and Mary, adored grandmother of Bridget, Angus, and Frances; Oliv...
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Rewi (Ray) Allison DEW

03/07/2024
On July 3, 2024, peacefully at Karadeen Rest Home, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Bev, loved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. As were Ray’s wishes, a private burial has been held....
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Athol (Brian) Brian PETER

15/12/2023
On December 15, 2023, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Judith, loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Stephen, Lynley and Hapeta, and Neil and L...
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Stephen (Steve) Graeme COMYNS

03/07/2024
On July 3, 2024, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 72 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Bridgette and Ben, and Dean, grandfather of Keira, and Olivia; and Zac, loved brother and brother-in-law of Ralph and Diane, Christine (Melbourne), and C...
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Kenneth “Ken” GILPIN

18/01/2025
On Saturday, January 18, 2025, aged 94 years. Much loved husband and soulmate of Esme, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Sandra (deceased), Maureen and Tony, Kevin and Jen, adored Grandad to Gemma and Nathan, Robert, Joel, Tegan; and Ce...
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Iris(Natalie) Natalie MCINTOSH

02/04/2024
On April 2, 2024, passed away peacefully at Waikari Hospital, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Pat Hoban (Glenafric), and Kenneth (Culverden). Adored nana of Victoria Hoban, Kather...
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Bruce William Henry SIMPSON

04/07/2024
On July 4, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in his 91st year. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine for 66 years, loved father and father-in-law of Deborah and Gianni Veronese, Karen and Robert Steyaert, Mark and Anne-Marie, and Rhonda and the l...
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Margaret (Marney) Isobel LEITCH

08/07/2024
(Formerly of Invercargill) On Monday July 8, 2024, peacefully in Christchurch, in her 91st year,  surrounded by family. Loved wife of the late Rae, loving mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Marguerite, Jan and Colin, Raewyn and Peter, and Kirsten...
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Julie Rae PARR

15/12/2023
Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, with family by her side, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Heuchan for 61 years, and loved mum and mother-in-law of Nicola and Andrew, Lisa and Bob, and Cameron and Denise, and loved grandma to h...
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Rodger HIGHT

16/01/2025
Passed away on January 16, 2025, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved father and father-in-law of Simon and Simone, David and Selena, proud and loving Poppa of Claudia, and Liam. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Ali...
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Yvonne Margaret McGILLIVRAY

23/12/2023
On December 23, 2023, aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Vince, loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Adrienne, John, Stephen, Gilly and Bronny, Brent and Karyn, loved Nana of Callum, Tamzin, and Lexie; Max, Archie, and Quin; ...
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Joan Frances Valerie PETERS

28/12/2023
Passed away at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, on 28 December, 2023, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Russell Mably Peters, mother of Jill Peters, Gail and Paul Smits, Stephen Peters and Therese Brosnahan, loved grandmother of Luke, and A...
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Kevin Alan Maxwell Munro

08/10/2024
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at home in Christchurch, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved brother of Gilchrist, Wellesley (deceased), Jennifer (deceased), Margaret, and Sheena. A much loved brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Messages may be addressed to: T...
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Ronald “Ron” Allan KEMP

20/01/2025
Passed peacefully at his home in Amberley, on Monday, January 20, 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend for 65 years of Heather, loved Dad and father-in-law of Danny and Fi (Brisbane), and Vicky and Peter Black, loved Grandad Ron ...
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Ian ‘Burtty’ Francis BURTT

03/10/2024
On October 3, 2024, at Christchurch, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Violet, special friend of Midge Cossar, much loved father of Brian, and Rhonda, treasured Grando of Grace, Lois, Alisha, and Jack, loved brother and brother-in-law o...
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Margaret Mary ASHBY

11/01/2025
It is with sadness to announce that on January 11, 2025, after a long struggle, Margaret had a peaceful transition surrounded by love, aged 95 years. Margaret will finally be reunited with her adored husband Raymond, whom she mourned every day, dearl...
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Helen Maureen CALDWELL

CALDWELL, Helen Maureen: Passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, in the early hours on Friday, October 4, 2024, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug, adored and cherished Mum of Mark, Dwight, Aaron, and Melissa, and their partners N...
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Mark James LEARY

Sadly passed away at home, aged 65 years. Much loved son of the late Mick and Frances. A loved brother and brother-in-law of Robin (deceased) and Susie, Diane and Rob Brown, Annette Rains, Karen and Mike Clarke, Rachel Leary and the late Phil Calwell...
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Albert "Alby" George RICHARDS

05/10/2024
On October 5, 2024, passed away peacefully at Addington Gardens, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Joy, much loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Peter van Hout, Kay Addei, and Brent and Jo. Adored Granddad of George and Heather, Isabell...
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