Obituaries
Julian BARBEREL
30/11/2024
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...
Harry (Simon) Simon NUTT
06/01/2024
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...
Reina Elizabeth BENS
16/01/2024
(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...
Christina (Chris) Frances HAGUE
21/12/2023
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...
Margaret Mabel TOLMIE
18/04/2024
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...
Patrick (Pat) Ivan VALENTINE
21/04/2024
(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 ...
Alexander Bruce: QSM OTT
26/07/2024
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 ...
Christina Kelly RUSBATCH
20/04/2024
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...
Michael SYKES
24/06/2023
On June 24, 2023 passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Janet Mary Sykes (nee Crowley). Much loved son of the late Leonard and Isobel Sykes. Treasured and loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle ...
Selwyn Ashcroft ADAMS
29/06/2023
On June 29, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband of Jeanette for 61 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Stewart and Wendy (Sydney), Graeme and Virginia, Cheryl and Ian (Port Chalmers), and Allist...
Ellen (Nell) Lillian DICKSON
19/01/2024
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...
John Allen DOBSON
02/08/2024
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...
Barbara Ellen JAMIESON
03/10/2023
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...
Bernice Margaret CHANT
04/10/2023
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 ...
Rodger David RITCHIE
26/06/2023
On June 26th, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Anne, loved son of the late David and Molly, loved brother and brother in-law of Yvonne and Graeme Millar, the late Glenice and Bob C...
Desmond (Des) Stephen JOHNSTON
30/09/2023
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 ...
Margaret Joyce BIRDLING
27/06/2023
On June 27, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital surrounded by her loving family, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Eric, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Kevin Reid, Sue and the late Jeff Purvis, and a ...
Izaak Christopher NUU
27/09/2023
On September 27, 2023, he placed his last bet on his way to Heaven, aged 40 years. Dearly loved son of Mata and the late Annette, loved brother and brother-in-law of Eleni, Senerita and Nick, and Ianeta, favourite uncle of Jamaine, Tama, Izaak, and A...
May Florence PEARCE
02/10/2023
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of May, after complications relating to Covid-19, on October 2, 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of Kevin for 60 years, Mum and Mother-in-law of Karen and Gary, and Grant and Justine. Treasured Gr...
Kathleen McLEAN
29/07/2024
On 29 July, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, in her 95th year. Cherished wife of the late Reginald. Much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Vivienne and Stuart, Geoffrey and the late Gail, Louise and Gordon, and Brigitte and...