Obituaries

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...

On September 20, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Maree and Mike, Sharon and Barry, Anita and David, Adrienne and Eric, Malcolm...

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...

On September 14, 2023, passed away peacefully at Radius Hawthorne Rest Home, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of Colleen, loved father and father-in-law of Brent and Laurie, and Grant and Duen, proud grandfather of Maya and Amy; and Puri and Taywa...

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,...

On September 19, 2023, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Russell, much loved mother, and mother-in-law of Mike (deceased) and Linda, Graeme and Kath, David and Alice, Leonie and Kevin, loving Nana of her nine grandchildren and 11 great-...

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...

Passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Karen and Mike Chaney, Deborah and Bill Wekking, and Gail and Norman King, Grandma of Nick, Jason, Aleisha, and Ryan. Mess...

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 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 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...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on July 21, 2024, aged 63 years. Husband of the late Sandy Sands, loved Dad of David and his partner Claire. Special thanks to his dog Tex for being a true loving companion over the years. Messages may be addresse...

Passed away peacefully at Banbury Park Care, on October 19, 2024, aged 77 years. Dearly beloved partner of Margie Stemmer (nee Morton), loved brother and brother-in-law of Noeline and the late Evan Millar, Neville and Lyn, a dearly loved uncle of his...