Obituaries

On Monday, July 29, 2024, peacefully at home, aged 96 years. Wife of the late Colin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Judy and Lew, Kevin and Kaye, Ray and Sharon, and Brian. Loved Grandma of Claudia and Jared, Craig and Anita, Kylee, and Thomas. Lo...

 (Formerly of Greymouth): On November 6, 2024, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 89 years. Loved former husband of the late Fay, much loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Caro, Wayne and Niezel,  Cherie and Alis...

On January 18, 2024, peacefully at Palm Grove Rest Home, aged 102 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Charles.  In accordance with Mary's wishes, a private cremation has been held....

(17 November 2004 – 8 October 2023) Deeply loved son of Grant and Cherie, brother of Riley, Rhys, and Jade, tragically taken from us on Sunday. Quinn was the cherished grandson of Russell and Fay Miller, Kay Anderton, and John Dowling. He will be ...

Bill passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Bainlea House Rangiora, with family by his side, aged 82 years.  Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Toni and Darren Mitchell, and Amy and Daryn Jarvie. Adored by his grandchildren Brooke, Oli...

Passed away at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, on October 4, 2023, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert (Bob) James Taylor, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Niki, Michael and Lydia, Nichola and Alex Harrison, loved nan...

12 January 1934 - 20 April 2024. Following a brief illness Jeannette passed away peacefully in Christchurch. She was the eldest daughter of Doug and Mona (both deceased) and cherished sister and sister-in-law of Winsome and Peter Heyward. Jeannette w...

On Monday, January 29, 2024, after a short illness, aged 51 years. Daughter of Budgie and Cathie (of the Gladstone family of Runanga, and McGrath family of Dillmanstown), wife of Nigel, devoted Mum of Billie Petal. In lieu of flowers, please consider...

On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, passed away at home in Christchurch, in his 61st year. Dearly loved son of Jan, and the late Hans (Eltham/New Plymouth.) Loved brother of Jackie (USA,) Susan (New Plymouth) and the late Geoffrey. Treasured Uncle of Shane a...

On October 5, 2023, after a short illness, age 80 years.  Loved husband of Sherlee, father of Caroline, (UK) and Andrew, (UK), grandfather of Finlay and Francesca.  Respected and loved friend of Marina.  David was a respected and talented pianist ...

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...

On June 28, 2023, at Ngaio Marsh Village, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife (and navigator) of Graeme, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Carole and Ron, Neil and Louise, and Steven and Melanie, treasured Nana of Zane, Jordan, Mikayla, Brent, Came...

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 Sunday, July 2, 2023, peacefully at home, aged 91 years. Loved husband of Valerie for 66 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Dave and Alison, and Maree, dearly loved Grandad to his five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and their families...

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...