Obituaries

On November 8, 2024, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Laurence, loved mother and mother-in-law of Keryn, Susan and Andrew, precious Grandma of Emily and Andrew, Sophie and George and great-g...

On January 27, 2024, at Anthony Wilding Hospital. Most dearly loved precious husband of Dee, for 65 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of Tony and Phillipa, John and Debee, Paul and Kimlea; loved Pop-pop of Nicholas, James and Eve, Mitchell an...

Aged 92 and 7/8ths. Died peacefully October 11, 2023. Our grateful thanks to all at Nurse Maude Hospital for their exceptional care, humour and compassion. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Allan  Bramwell, c/- PO Box 39001, Christ...

On January 28, 2024, in Christchurch, aged 102 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron Tait, the late Reg McKenzie, and the late Bill Thompson. Mother of Pieter, Brooke, Grant, Deane, and Jacqui, and stepmother to Helen. Grandmother of 12 grandchild...

Passed away at The Village Palms on Tuesday October 10, 2023, aged 71 years. Best Dad of Carolyn, and Granddad of Bertie and Matilda, loved brother of Linda, Mike, Jan, and the late Jenny, and excellent uncle of his nieces and nephews. A dear friend ...

J.P. (Rtd), Cert. Lib. Studies, Life member of Assoc. Legal Executives, NZ Labour Party and Senior Net Shirley, and longstanding volunteer at Riccarton Police Station. Born 10/9/1930, London, and grew up in Whitstable, Kent. Passed away peacefully 28...

On October 7, 2023, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Sam, much loved mother of Judith (deceased), and Stuart, loved mother-in-law of Bryan Heapy, and Lyn (deceased) and friend...

On January 28, 2024, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, amazing loving father to Roy and Leanne (Timaru), Tracey and Paul Snape, Charlie (Paul) and Sid, (Tauranga). Adore...

On Sunday, November 10, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 87 years. Loved daughter of the late Jeremiah and Lydia, loved sister of the late Lawrence, and Joan. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Maureen O’Sullivan, c/- PO Box 39001...

Passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sally, much loved father of Kate, dear brother of Dave, and the late Robbie, and special friend of Lyndy; Malcolm and Mayumi Harris; and Dave Garth. Messages m...

Tragically, as the result of an accident, on January 28, 2024, aged 33 years. Dearly loved fiancée and soulmate of Leonard, loved mummy of Angus, Ava and Milly (Australia) and baby William. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Peta Ke...

Passed away peacefully,  early in the morning, at Holly Lea Village on Thursday August 8, 2024, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Fergus, much loved sister of the late Chris Anderson, sister-in-law and friend of Ros, beloved aunt of Ri...

On Wednesday 13 November, 2024 with sue by his side, aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Sue, loved father and father-in-law of Rachel and Terence, Belinda and Ollie, adored Pop E of Cleo, and Lulu. Much loved and sadly missed Message may be addre...

Bette died peacefully, aged 89 years, at Essie Summers Retirement Village, in the early hours of February 1, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mother of Dale, Dean, and Jane, and mother-in-law of Barbara. Adored Nana of Michael, Lewis,...

On August 7, 2024, aged 54 years, Steve passed away peacefully with family by his side. Adored husband and best friend of Tara, best Dad of William, and Georgia. Beloved son, loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and a respected and loved friend of m...

In memory of Jenny Taylor who died peacefully on January 29, 2024, aged 90 years. Widow of Alan who she missed for 28 years. Loving mother and friend of Rachel and Greg, Anna and Neil, Sarah and Mike, Robbie and Paul, and Matt. Adored Nan of William,...

On August 4, 2024, at her home, in her 85th year. Loved daughter of the late Chu Dak and Doris Lim.  Loved wife of the late John Turner, and an aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Patty Turner,...

Passed away peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, on November 13, 2024, aged 90 years. Loved and loving wife of John, devoted and cherished Mum of James and Christine, Robert and Heather, David and Bronwyn, loved Grandma of Sarah, Steven, and Callum;...

Died August 1, 2024, at Summerset Life Care Avonhead. Eldest son of Michael and Betty McMaster (both deceased). Loved brother of Tim, Gar, Alix, and Clinton. The family sincerely wish to thank all the Staff at Summerset Avonhead. Messages may be addr...

On Wednesday November 13, 2024, peacefully in Christchurch, with her daughter Rebecca by her side, aged 78 years (not that old!) Dearly loved mother of Rebecca, Mark, Paul, and Leanne. A loved sister, daughter and grandmother. A life well lived, and ...