Obituaries

Jill BURROWS

01/10/2024
Passed away peacefully, on October 1, 2024, aged 83 years. Loved mother of Chris, Linda, and Joanne, mother-in-law of Antony, treasured Nana of Amy and Hugo, and Sophie; Danielle and Jono, Sarah, and Rebecca, and Great-Nana of Riley. Loved sister, si...
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Nora WILLIAMS

30/09/2024
On September 30, 2024, passed away peacefully, in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of Dennis, and of the late Bill Moriarty, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kerry (deceased) and Heather, Wayne (deceased) and Trish, Steve and Patsie, and the l...
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Carolyn Patricia BIRCH

30/03/2024
Peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 30, 2024, aged 79 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Andy and Carrie, much loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Murray and Jessica, the late Norman, and Marie and Bruce Hight, and a loved aun...
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Maurice Frederick MASON

19/12/2023
Passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, at Bupa Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marlene. Loved and treasured father of Kaye and John, loved father-in-law of Michael and Kaye, and loved Grandfather of...
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Vera NOVAK

15/12/2023
After a long and full life Vera, loved wife of the late Steven, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Gabriella and her partner Josef (Sepp), and greatly loved sister of Marietta (Sydney), passed away at Parklands Care Home, on December 15, 2023. ...
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Arthur (Gavin) Gavin ELLIOTT

27/03/2024
On March 27, 2024, at Burwood Hospital, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of Barbara, much loved father and father-in-law of John and Karen, Christopher and Pamela, and Rosemary and Graeme, special Pop of Rachel and Edric, Megan (deceased), Hamish ...
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John Dennis Heaton O’RORKE

03/09/2023
On September 3, 2023, died peacefully at home, aged 93. Loved brother of the late Elizabeth, dearly loved uncle of Caroline. According to Dennis’s wishes private funeral will be held....
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Terence (Terry) James SALT

07/09/2023
Passed away peacefully, in the presence of his family at Essie Summers Retirement Village, on September 7, 2023, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Pat, loved dad of Carole, Helen, Jane, Anne, and Neill, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfat...
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Pamela Elizabeth Reece MORROW

14/12/2023
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Ewen, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Roderick (deceased), Martin (deceased), Andrew and Rose, Ritchie and Megan, and a...
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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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Mary Margaret ERASMUSON

08/09/2023 - 14/09/2023
Passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023, aged 94 years. Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Eddie, loved mother and mother-in-law of Bob and Bev, Monica (deceased), Judy and Martin, and David and Christine, proud grandma of Joanne, Tony, Aar...
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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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Robyn Denise BROUGHTON

06/09/2023
(ONZM): On September 6, 2023, peacefully at Bupa Parklands Care Home in Christchurch, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Warren, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Nan, Kirsty and Derek, and Nicholas and the late Emma, loved Nana Rob...
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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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