Obituaries

Passed away peacefully, at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, Christchurch, on January 8, 2025, aged 92 years., Loved and loving wife of the late Richard Maurice, loved mother and mother-in-law  of Denise and Bob Swaine, Scott and Yuko Tovey, Nana of E...

Passed away unexpectedly at home, on January 6, 2025, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Helen, loved Dad, Step-Dad, and a much loved and treasured Grandad. “A real character with a heart of gold, you are forever in our heart...

On January 5, 2025, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Pamela, much loved father and father-in-law of Ingrid and Greg, Lisa and Martin, and Andrew, special grandfather of William, Kristian, ...

On Thursday, January 2, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Elsie for 59 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of Andrew and Julie, Philip and Rahera, and Nicholas. Adored grandfather of Sco...

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, peacefully, at Summerset Wigram, surrounded by his family, aged 86 years. Loved husband of the late Marjorie, loved Dad and father-in-law of Clark and Philippa, Jackie and Sean, Karen, Scott, and Cindy and Peter, adored G...

On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 57 years. Loved husband of Linda for 32 years, loved Dad of Rebecca, Callum, and Russell, loved son, brother, son-in-law, colleague, and friend to man...

It is with sadness and much love that Brendan's family announce his passing on January 5, 2025, aged 59 years, after a brief battle with cancer. He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife Allie, his children Molly, Mitchell, and Gra...

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 66 years. Loved husband, and best friend of the late Bronwyn, loved Dad and father-in-law of Amanda and Coco, and Glen and Kelsey, adored Pop of Harper, Isabella, Levi, Gus, and ...

Died peacefully on Thursday, 19 December 2024, aged 88 years, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme for 61 years. Precious Mum and mum-in-law of Helen and Warwick Simons, Alison and the late Gerald Whitla, Heather and the late Ri...

On January 1, 2025, peacefully in her sleep, in her 83rd year.  Devoted wife of the late Frank and loving companion of Derek Baker.  A proud, loving and a devoted mother and mother-in-law of John and Lisa, Mark and Nadine, Craig and Janine, and And...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Mick, cherished Mum of Shaun, Brodie, Jason, and Lisa, much loved Nana of 10 grandchildren and Nana the Great of 6 great-grandchildren. Messag...

(05.12.1943 - 05.01.2025) His wishes were granted - Ian passed away at Oxford Hospital, at the place where he was born. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Wendy, loving and kind father and father-in-law of Nicola, and Andy, and a special dad of Simo...

Suddenly, on January 3, 2025, aged 61 years. Loving husband and father of Jan, and Ella, brother and brother-in-law of Ian and Sheree, Deanne, Christine,  Clark, and Kim, son-in-law of Bunty.   ‘His innings may be over, but the melody o...

On January 1, 2025, Max cemented his status as the Christmas and New Year's grinch when he passed away peacefully in ICU at Christchurch Hospital.  Max was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather to his family, Cheryl, Andrea, Damon and Emmie, Mi...

On Sunday, January 5, 2025, surrounded by loving family, aged 78 years. Much loved husband and soulmate of Carol, treasured father and father-in-law of Richard and Kerry, Nicky and Tamati, adored Grandad of Noah, Aidan, Riley, and Brodie. Messages ma...

On Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 94 years. Loving husband of Mary Estelle for 68 years, loving father of Rosemary, Jeffrey, Cathryn, John, Philippa, and Annemarie, father-in-law of Kevin, Andrea, Colin, Natalie, Ross, an...

On Monday, December 30, 2024, peacefully, at Edith Cavell Lifecare, Christchurch, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Geoff, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Gaynor and Colin, John, Wayne and Leona, Brett and Janice and the late Karen, adored Nana of...

HAYES, June Elva, On Monday, December 30, 2024, peacefully at Holly Lea, with her family by her side, in her 107th year. Devoted wife of the late Denis, cherished mother of Ann, and the late Kirk, much loved mother-in-law of the late Bill, and lovin...

Our beloved wife, Mum and Nana passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Christmas Eve 2024, aged 75 years. After a rough few years, battling a number of health issues, the fight has now come to an end. Dearly love wife of Charlie, loving Mu...

On December 27, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 57 years. Loved wife of Douglas, loved and devoted Mum of Bryce, and Rhiannon, loved sister of Rhonda and her family, and a loyal companion to Lily.  Many thanks to the ...