Obituaries

Passed away peacefully, at Chatswood Retirement Village, on April 3, 2024, aged 92 years. Wife of the late Tony for 70 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Gail, Peter and Liz, John and Joanne, and Alex and Melissa. Grandmother of Davi...

On March 31, 2024, peacefully at Radius Hawthorne, aged 88 years. Loved husband and best friend of the late Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of Darrell and Kay, loved Grandad of Monty, and brother to the late Sandra Hill (UK). The family woul...

On October 13, 2024, suddenly but peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Sandy, loved mother and mother-in-law of Tracey and Dan. At Dusanka’s request, a private cremation has taken place....

On July 13, 2024, passed away peacefully at Admatha Lodge Care Home, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Steve and Mary-Sue, Bev and Warren, Simon (deceased), and Mel and Jason, loved nana of Ke...

On October 12, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 62 years, much loved mother of Louise, and Anne, proud and loving Nanny of her seven grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to: The family of th...

Margaret Florence, aged 88 years, was reunited with her dearly loved late husband, Robert Graham Burgess, on December 26, 2023, at Palm Grove, Shirley. A much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Special thanks to the staf...

Passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 23, 2023, aged 81 years. Loved son of the late Frank and Norma Latchford, brother and brother in-law of the late Graham and Brenda, Fay, Brian (deceased), Colleen and Alf, Gavin and Sharon (deceased), and Wa...

Died peacefully, at Russley Village, on January 2, 2024, aged 97 years. Loved husband of June (deceased), cherished father and father-in-law of Wendy and Paul, Andrew and Kirsten, Robyn and Andrew, Nick and Keely, treasured grandfather of Nikita, Pat...

Passed away peacefully at home, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family, on April 6, 2024, aged 76 years. Loving wife and friend of David, cherished mum of Michael, and Clare, mother-in-law of Anna, and Steve, loved step-mum of Andrew,...

Passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, at Charles Upham Retirement Village in Rangiora. Beloved wife of Smokey (Rodney). Mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Graham, Pam and Mark, Tracey, and Sheryl (deceased). Grandmother of Ayla, Jaden, Red,...

On October 18, 2024, in his 90th year. Much loved husband of Anne, loved father and father-in-law of John and Justine, Phil and Arlene, Richard, Simon and Karen, Steve (deceased) and Julie, Matthew and Tracy, Hamish and Ros, loved grandfather and gre...

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, peacefully, at Bishop Selwyn Village, aged 81 years. Adored husband of Hennie, loved Dad and father-in-law of Pieter and Nyree, Yvonne and Mike, loved Opa of Tess, Ben and Grace, Krissy, Josh, and Emily. Messages may be...

On April 13, 2024, passed away, “surrounded by love” aged 82 years. Loved in complexity by daughter Westerly, and granddaughter Koebyn. Richly expressive, lovable, and loving, quick-witted, challenging, cheeky, profoundly resilient, and ...

On Thursday, October 24, 2024, peacefully, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, devoted Mum and mother-in-law of Anne and Ian Forne, and Lorna and Willem van den Ende, cherished Gran of Chris, John, Hanneke, Saskia, and Mattias, special...

On January 31, 2025, at Nurse Maude Hospital, Christchurch, after a brief battle with cancer, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nathan, and Bryce and Kate, loved grandmother of Thomas, Adam, an...

On April 6, 2024, at Radius St Helenas Care Centre. Loved father of Russell (deceased), and Michelle, loved brother of Linda Bates (nee Lewis). Many thanks to his friends who supported him through his final journey. All messages to be sent to: ...

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Avis passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with her family beside her, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Dare, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Mary, and Sharon. Specially loved Gran of...

On Monday, February 3, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Trixie for 63 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Tina, Leighann and Graeme, and Cherie and Croyden. Treasured Granddad of Bre...

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Annette passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Holly Lea Care centre, aged 92 years. Much loved wife of the late Florian, loved mother and mother-in-law of Helene and Jeremy, and Paul and Maree, and a loved Gr...

On October 23, 2024, in Christchurch, aged 70 years. Gary’s family are saddened to announce his passing; a gentle soul who touched many lives gone too soon, but now pain free and at peace. Gary leaves behind a daughter and grandson, two sisters, an...