Obituaries

Robert (Rob) Leonard James SAVAGE

24/07/2024
On July 24, 2024, passed away peacefully at Karadean, Oxford, aged 82 years. Loved husband of Robin, loved father and father-in-law of Matthew and Marianne, Chris and Christy, and Phillip. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rob Sava...
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George “Slippery” ENGEBRETSON

27/10/2024
Peacefully left us on October 27, 2024, at Radius Hawthorne Rest Home, surrounded by family. Forever loved husband of Mary, loved Dad of Dane, Shelley and Dan, Heather and Garth, and Liz and Henry, loved Gee Gee of Jayden, Hunter, Aroha, Manaia, and ...
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Ivy May McCall SMITH

07/01/2024
On January 7, 2024, at Holmwood Care Centre, Rangiora, aged 94 years. Much loved wife of the late John, loved mum of Kevin and Teresa, Jaqueline and Dave, Michael and Anne, Patrick and Lynda, Tammy and Tony, and Ivon and Catherine, and a much loved n...
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Joyce  Gwendolyn GARRETT

13/04/2024
On her 102nd birthday, Saturday, April 13th, 2024, peacefully at Addington Gardens. Wife of the late Len, mother and mother-in-law of Paul (deceased), Martin and Gazalah, Deb and John, Grandma to Abdullah, Omar, Jamie, and Tim. Special thanks go to t...
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Maurice Rex EVANS

27/10/2024
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch, aged 91 years. Loved husband of Dawn, loved father of the late Philip, loved grandfather of Danielle, and Kelsey. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Maurice Evans, c/- PO Box ...
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Geoffrey (Geoff) Young WALLS

05/01/2024
On January 5, 2024, peacefully, at WesleyCare, Christchurch, aged 72 years. Deeply cherished and admired partner of Sue for 42 years, dearly loved by son Finn and partner Claire, and special ‘Geoff bang-bang’ to their children Arie, and Maeve. Tr...
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Moira Catherine MAGUIGAN

26/09/2023
On September 26, 2023, surrounded by her family, Moira passed away suddenly, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ritchie, loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Tom and Robin, Erin and Martin Lees, Noreen and Brian Hope, Moira Haddon a...
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Hugh William MARSHALL,

26/10/2024
With great sadness we announce the passing of Hugh on October 26, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Dominique, loved father of Joanne, and Jennifer, father-in-law of Kenny, loved Popeye of Tanisha, Corey, Natalina, Finlay, Bail...
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Julie Jannean LIGHTOWLER

08/09/2023
On September 8, 2023, peacefully at Elms Court Lifecare, after a courageous battle, in her 65th year. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Shane and Ruth (London), Sharleen and John (Blenheim), loved sister and sister-in-law of Kerry and Steven, a l...
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Suzanne  Marie NEWTON

04/01/2024
On January 4, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 49 years. Dearly loved wife of Ross, much loved mum of Zachary, Alexander, and Matilda, loved daughter of Jennifer and Bruce Manhire, treasured sister of Tracey, and David....
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Margaret (Marg) May McNABB

23/07/2024
On July 23, 2024, peacefully at The Bellevue Care Centre, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Sandra and Mark, Graeme, and the late Fiona, and Lynda and Erik. Loved and devoted Nana of Toby, Lucy, Holly...
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Fay Janet MCOSCAR

22/09/2023
On September 22, 2023, it is with heartfelt sadness we advise our much loved, beautiful and caring Fay passed away, surrounded by family at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 73 years. Best mate and beloved wife of Paul for 51 years. Adored mother and mother...
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Robert (Bob) Graeme McMEEKING

28/09/2023
On September 28, 2023, at home in Kirwee, taken suddenly and unexpectedly, aged 82 years. Treasured husband of Norma for 46 years. Much loved father and mainstay of Lyndal, Carl, and Justine, and loved father-in-law of Kurt and Richard. Respected and...
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Trevor Proctor MORRIS

11/01/2024
On January 11, 2024, died peacefully at Ballarat Care Home in Rangiora, aged 93 years. Loved husband of the late Gabrielle, loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Jan, Will and Nick, and Rob and Jill, loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and g...
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Alan Maxwell BLACKLER

21/04/2024
On April 21, 2024, Alan passed away peacefully in the company of family, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Pam, adored Dad and father-in-law of Rose, Bronwyn and Rob and Dave and Kirstyn. Treasured Poppa...
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John Edward BOARDMAN

19/04/2024
Passed away peacefully in Christchurch, on Friday, April 19 2024, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved Uncle of Pam, Kath and Mark.  Special thank you to Richard Bromley, Kerry MacDonald and Ross Palmer, and also Russley Village, for their kindness and car...
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Noreen Maud Thompson

21/10/2024
On Monday October 21, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Loving mother of Mark and Andrea, mother-in-law of Stuart and Sylvia. Adored Grandma of Emma and her partner George, the late Ellen, Thomas, Nicole, and the late Luke. Many thanks to...
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Marianne PATERSON

29/10/2024
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 ...
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Carol Suzanne OSMOND

19/04/2024
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...
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Laurence “Laurie” Stephen RIGHTON

20/04/2024
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...
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