Obituaries

Ivy Margaret SMITH

07/10/2023
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...
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Barry (Spock) Willcocks ROSE

28/01/2024
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...
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Maureen O’SULLIVAN

10/11/2024
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...
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Leonard (Len) William BEATTIE

09/10/2023
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...
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Peta Helen KERR

28/01/2024
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...
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Edith (Pat)  Denise REID

08/08/2024
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...
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Errol Michael McCANN

13/11/2024
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...
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Lorraine Frances Emily HARKESS

01/07/2023
Passed away at home, on July 1, 2023, in her 79th year. Loved and loving wife of the late Michael, very treasured mother of Carolyn, Martin, and Ross, cherished grandma and nan of Danielle and Ryan; Brittany and Olivia; River and Levi, and dearly lov...
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Bette Dawn PALMER

01/02/2024
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,...
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Steven (Steve) William HOLLINGS

07/08/2024
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...
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Jennifer Jenny TAYLOR

29/01/2024
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,...
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Patricia (Patty) TURNER

04/08/2024
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,...
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Eleanor (Helen Wilson) McSHANE

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;...
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Evelyn May RITCHIE

06/07/2023
Peacefully passed on July 6, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Cecil Owen (Rick), mother of Kathleen, Donald, and Euan. Our gratitude to the nursing and floor staff at ward B6 Waipapa Christchurch Public Hospital, yo...
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Dr Blair Nicholas McMASTER

01/08/2024
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...
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Barbara BANKS

13/11/2024
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 ...
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Clara COX

02/08/2024
On Friday, August 2, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Wilhelmus Jozef (Bill), loved mother of Marilyn, Michele, and the late Paul, a loved grandmother of her seven grandchildren, and loved great-grandmot...
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Claire Yvonne BENNETT

10/11/2024
On November 10, 2024, peacefully at home. Dearly loved wife of Malcolm, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Rachel and Stephen Inch, the late Helen, Cameron and Manon (U.K.), much loved Granny of Will, and Lexi; and Robin.                 ...
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Janice Moira LAMONT

31/07/2024
On July 31, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 56 years. Dearly loved mum of Jonathan, and Charlotte, loved daughter of Ian and Janet Lamont (both deceased). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Anne and Brian, and Christine an...
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