Obituaries

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 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...

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 August 27, 2023, aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Ivan, loved mother, and mother-in-law, of Stuart and Pam, John and Barbara, Catherine and Bryan, and grandma of Charlotte, and Tom; Sophie, and Angus. Sister of Noeline, and Marie (both deceas...

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...

On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, peacefully, at home, with family, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Neville, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Trevor and Juilene, Helen and Bruce, Lenore and Trevor, loved Gran, and Great-Gran. Forever in our memories. Me...

On December 14, 2023, passed away peacefully at The Oaks Rest Home Retirement Village, aged 89 years. Loved partner of Bob Crawford for 48 years (deceased), dearly loved daughter of Barry and Isla (deceased), loved sister of Robin (deceased), and Sal...

(26/6/1934 - 29/6/2024) Of Glenavy, Banks Peninsula, Rolleston and Eyrewell.  It is with sadness that we announce Leslie has passed away, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a very short illness. His family, sons Tim, Steve, and Paul, his s...

On Friday, September 1, 2023, in the early hours of the morning, Alan pulled the chocks for the last time sliding into the cockpit of the Pusher, departing to share his stories and experiences with old and new friends. An accomplished and inspiration...

On Thursday September 26, 2024, peacefully, with family by her side, in her 87th year. Loved wife of the late Mervyn, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Brenda and John, Valmai (deceased) and Paul, Russell and Karen (Western Australia), Sharyn and Roger...

On March 30, 2024, in end-of-life care at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, in her 90th year. Cherished and devoted wife of the recently deceased Frederick (Fred), very much loved mother and mother-in-law of Grant Carroll and Sandra Miller, and Joanne ...

Passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, at Elmswood Hospital, Christchurch, aged 100 years. Much loved mother of Lynette (deceased), Bruce, and Jenny, and mother-in-law of Darryl. Loved Grandma of Matthew and Alysha, Tim and Nicola, Brett and G...

On Thursday December 21, 2023, peacefully at Burlington Village, aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Ray, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Jan and Gordon, Keith and Jenni, adored Nana of Alistair, Eleanor, Lillian, and Elaine, loved sister of Rosemar...

Passed away suddenly on July 6, 2024, after his 3 score and 10, plus a bonus 11 years, which he frequently said was a pretty good innings. Deeply loved husband (Mr Right), friend and sparring partner of Helen (Mrs Always-Right) for 60 years, and his ...