Obituaries
John Leslie DOAK
08/12/2024
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 96 years. Loved husband of the late Valmai, and the late Alison, loved Dad and father-in-law of Stephen and Julie, Jill and the late Geoff, adored Grandad of Christopher and Jule...
Patricia ‘Trish’ May HUGHES
06/12/2024
On Friday, December 6, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle, aged 63 years. Precious wife and best pal of Tom for 35 years, loved aunt of Lottie, beloved sister-in-law of Hilda and Ian, loved sister, colleague, and friend t...
David William CLEGHORN
09/12/2024
On December 9, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Judith, much loved father and father-in-law of Roger and Margaret, Gary and Tracey, and Peter and Moira, loved Po...
Nicholas “Ham” Robert HAMILTON
Passed away peacefully, aged 50 years. Cherished husband and best friend of Megan for 24 years, much loved Dad of James, Poppi, and Maggie, treasured son of Robyn and the late Ian, and much loved brother and brother-in-law of Dallas and Di, and Scott...
Joshua Kelvin “Josh” NASH
06/12/2024
On December 6, 2024, passed away unexpectedly, aged 38 years. Deeply loved partner and best friend of Tash, adored Dad of Tristan, Conner, Harlem, Everleigh, and Cole. Dearly loved son of Kelvin and Marlene, and a cherished brother of Kelly, Melissa,...
Anthony John ‘Tony’ SYKES
14/11/2024
Passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, aged 83 years. Dearly loved father of Paul, and Richard, father-in-law of Melissa, and Aldene, and much loved Grandad of Hudson, Will, and Dionizia. Former husband of Valerie, and loving companion of Cathe...
Beverly Christine JACKSON
09/12/2024
On December 9, 2024, peacefully at her home, with her family present, aged 71 years. Very much loved wife of the late Ian, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeremy, Kimberlee, Melanie and Stephen, devoted grandmother and Nan, to her grandchild...
Andrew Douglas FINDLAY
28/11/2024
On November 28, 2024, suddenly yet peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Diane, much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Colleen, Elisabeth and Darryl, and Tanya. Proud Granddad Andrew of J...
Harold “Harry” Logan GLASS
04/12/2024
Passed away at Ilam Lifecare, on December 4, 2024, with his loving wife by his side, aged 90 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Margaret since they were both 18 years old. Treasured Dad of Andrew, and Alister and Judy, loved Grandad of Robbie. He w...
Alma Mary DRAIN
06/12/2024
On Friday, December 6, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of Colin for 69 years, and loving mother and mother-in-law of Tracey and Andrew, Jason and Tina, and Quentin and Leti. Greatly loved Nanna of Holly, Sa...
Ian Edward McPHEAT
02/12/2024
On December 2, 2024, peacefully passed away, aged 92 years, widower of June (60 years), dearly loved father and father-in-law of Greg and Gaye(deceased) (Wellington), Chris and Anne (Manapouri), and Tony and Jo, much loved grandpa of Ben and Brooke...
Nola FANTHAM
04/12/2024
On December 4, 2024, unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, with Denise by her side, aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Denise and Chris Rowe, Daryle, Mark (deceased) and Louise, Graham and Debbie. Pro...
John David BROWN
06/12/2024
(formerly of Scargill, and Mossburn), On Friday, December 6, 2024, at home in Amberley, after a short illness, aged 84 years. Loved husband of Caryl for 53 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Chris and Jackie, Al and Mel, Ray and Victoria, adored G...
Tuipala “Tui” COURTIER
29/11/2024
On Friday, November 29, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 56 years. Much loved wife of Neil, adored Mum of Jennifer, and Step-Mum to Anthony, Darryl, and Chase, loved baby sister of her 12 siblings, and special ...
Stephen “Steve” John HANRAHAN
04/12/2024
On December 4, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 60 years. Much loved and adored partner of Julie, devoted and extremely loved Dad of Morgan, and Lily. A special thanks to the staff at Ward B8 for their kind care of Steve. Messages may ...
Anne Jennifer READMAN
27/11/2024
On November 27, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Trevor, and the late Roger Peryer, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Susan Peryer (deceased), and Andrew and Vicky Peryer, treasured grandmother of An...
Gail Muriel FOX
28/11/2024
On November 29, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of Bob, loved mother and mother-in-law of Bronwyn, Greg and Zoe, loved Nana of Jorja, Jack, Quin, and Molly, loved sister...
Mark Bryan McFADDEN
29/11/2024
On November 29, 2024, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, after a long courageous battle, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Bridget, much loved stepdad of Sandy, Emily, Hannah, Lucy and their partners, adored Granddad of Astrid; Wya...
Barbara McCOY
27/11/2024
On November 27, 2024, passed away peacefully at Oxford Hospital, surrounded by family. Much loved wife of the late Jim McCoy, wonderful, loving mother and mother-in-law of Sue and the late John Howard, Ross, Joanne and the late Roger Orchard, and And...
Robert “Robin” MELLISH
30/11/2024
On November 30, 2024, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Loved husband of Jess, loved father and father-in-law of Wendy, John and Michelle, loved Pa of Tayla, Sarah, Daniel, and Joshua, loved brother of Susan, and the late J...