Obituaries
Valerie May ORMANDY
08/09/2023
On September 8, 2023, passed away peacefully at The Village Palms Retirement Village, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ivan, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Pauline and John Parker, and Terry, precious Nana of her six grandchildren an...
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...
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...
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...
Patricia Lila BELL
30/08/2023
On August 30, 2023, passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother, and mother-in-law of Glenda and the late Colin, Roy and Kaye, and Linda and Brent. Much loved nana, an...
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...
Joy Kathleen HODGSON
31/08/2023
On August 31, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Keith, much loved mother of Leigh, and Tony, loved mother-in-law of Mark, loved Nonno of Shannon, Breanna, Gemma, and Ella, and much loved great-Nonno of Aro...
Pauline Elizabeth PEARCE
01/09/2023
22.05.1954 - 01.09.2023 Passed away at her residence in Glentunnel, surrounded by her loving family. Loved wife of the late Lance, loved mother of Tina, grandmother of Evie, and loved daughter of the late Keith (Kelly) and Mollie. Pauline was a loved...
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...
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....
Arthur (Doug) Douglas ARMSTRONG
27/12/2023
Peacefully, in his sleep, at Lakewood Rest Home, on December 27, 2023, in his 100th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Alberta (Bertie), loved father and father-in-law of Ann and Ian, Robyn and Steve, Peter and Shona, Donna and Tim, and Isabell a...
Greta ARRILLAGA
30/03/2024
Our beloved Mum and Oma passed away peacefully on Saturday March 30, 2024. She was the much-adored mother of John, Michael, and Maria; mother-in-law of Diana, and Dave; and grandmother of Louis, Rosie, Charlie, and Margaret. We’re very sad to say g...
Eileen HARDISTY
07/10/2024
On October 7, 2024, peacefully at Elmswood Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Stanley, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sally and Gary Hall, and Julie and John Currey, loved Grandma of Sarah, Jessica,...
Peter (Pete) Gordon HEPBURN
05/09/2023
Master Joiner, Artist, Fisherman: On September 5, 2023, died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in his 97th year. Adored husband of the late Naomi, much loved dad and father-in-law of Ruth (who is no longer with us) and Bill, Andrew and Heather, Ja...
Alan WILSON
07/10/2024
On October 7, 2024, in Christchurch, formerly of Liverpool. Beloved and devoted husband of Laura for 55 years, beloved father and father-in law of Chris and Emma, and Debbie. Human Grandad to his Grand-pups Storm and Mystic. Messages may be addressed...
Rawiri (John) David PATU
05/09/2023
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, peacefully at Rosewood Rest Home, aged 81 years. Loved husband of Mary, loved father and grandfather, loved and respected by the students of Okinawa-Te Aranui, avid dog lover. A special thanks to the staff at Christchur...
Anthony Ranulph de Vaux DACRE
23/12/2023
Peacefully, with family at his side, on December 23, 2023, aged 78 years. Much loved husband of Joanne, loved and respected father of Jonathan, Edwin, Robert, and Catherine, father-in-law of Sarah, Caroline, Sarah, and Brian. Proud grandfather of Lou...
Enid Dorothy GILLANDERS
08/10/2024
On October 8, 2024, passed away peacefully in her 92 year. Dearly loved daughter of the late George and May, loved sister of the late Cecily Wright, Bruce, Roger, and Keith. Loved aunty, great-aunty, and great-great aunty. Sincere thanks to the Akaro...
Leonard (Len) John HARRIS
06/09/2023
On September 6, 2023, peacefully at Parklands Hospital, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Neroli, much loved father and father-in-law of Gael and Grant Walker (Melbourne), Mervyn and Judith (Melbourne), Susan Heukels, Lance and Jeanna Riley, ...
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; ...