Obituaries

On October 29, 2024, peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Terry, much loved daughter of Paddy and Anne Blanchfield (both deceased), loved eldest sister and sister-in-law of Pat and Norma, Frank and  Claire ...

Passed away peacefully at Arvida Ilam, on January 21, 2025, aged 94 years. Much loved daughter of the late Vince and Gwen, loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Vince and Glady, and loved sister of the late Colin. Loved and respected aunt of Gre...

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, April 19, 2024, aged 81 years. Much loved wife of the late Alan, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Helen, Grant and Anne, Vickie and Neville, and Erin and Damien. Lov...

On April 20, 2024, peacefully at Summerset on Cavendish, with family at his side, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Lorraine, and Julie and Andy, loving grandad of Carl an...

On February 11, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Alison, much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Jan and Russell, Pip and Iain, and Bec and Richard. Treasured Grandad of Zoe, a...

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at home, after a short illness, aged 79 years. Loved husband of the late Gillian, loved father of Miles, and  Sarah, and loved father-in-law of Clinton, adored Gramps and best mate of William, loved brother, uncle, an...

On January 6, 2024. Dearly loved husband of Helen, and very much loved father of Oliver, Annabel, and Sarah, and loved father-in-law of Jonathan. Loved grandfather of Harry, Sophie, Laura, and Thomas. As Simon preferred not to have a ceremony, a priv...

(formerly Stapleton): Passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, at Cashmere View Hospital, aged 92 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ivan Stapleton, and Heinz Bens.  Reina was the much loved mother and mother-i...

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...

Born in Hawick, Scotland. Passed away on April 18, 2024, at Cashmere View Care Home, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alexander, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jane and Charles Deans, and Rona and Martin Cowie, loved grandmother o...

(R.N.Z.A.F. Warrant Officer Reg. No. 459632): Passed away peacefully with family by his side, at BUPA Parklands, Christchurch, on Sunday, April 21, 2024, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Kay for 45 years, father of Richard, Patrick, David, and ...

On Friday, July 26, 2024, in Christchurch, in his 98th year. Much loved husband of the late Sandra, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Hamish and Margot, Janine and Richie, David and Anne, Duncan and Lorraine, Richard and Jackie. Proud Grandad ...

of Cheviot, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2025, surrounded by family, in her 89th year. Wife of the late Lex. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jamie and Lorraine, Sally, and Louise and Pete, loved grandmother (Yaya), of Pippa...

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Saturday April 20, 2024, with her loving husband and children at her side, aged 43 years. Loved soulmate of Phil, dearly loved mum of Kristen, and Finn. Heartfelt thanks to St George’s Cancer Care...

On January 19, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Susan (Sue) and Geoff Hughes, Grant and Nicky Dickson, loved Granny of Chris and Camille, Jonny (deceased) and Maris, Shelley and Mik...

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch hospital on August 2, 2024, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Philippa, and much loved father and father in law of Nicky and Duncan, Jo and Dougal, James and Jo, and proud ‘Pops’ of Angus and Jack, Osca...

On October 3, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 95 years. Much loved wife of the late Keith, proud mother and mother-in-law of Eleanor and Graeme, Jean and Ken, Lynda and Brent, and Peter and Suzanne, beloved grandmother and...

Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, aged 93 years, with her Goddaughter Robyn at her side. Dearly loved sister and lifetime companion of Mary. Much loved and respected ‘Aunt’ of Robyn and Bruce. Loved by the extended family and ...

Son of Keith and Evelyn. On September 30th, 2023, surrounded by loving family, at his home in Christchurch, aged 93 years. ‘Best Pal’ and devoted husband of Elle for 69 years. Father, special friend, and father-in-law, of Steve and Joy, Mark and ...

Passed away after a short illness, surrounded by family, in Christchurch Hospital on Saturday, February 15, 2025, aged 59 years. Dearly loved daughter of Lorraine and Dick, and stepdaughter of Sandy (all deceased), dearly loved sister and sister-in-l...