Obituaries

The Honourable Peter George Spenser (CNZM, KC) PENLINGTON

31/01/2025
On Friday, January 31, 2025, peacefully at Russley Retirement Village in Christchurch, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Jill. Cherished father and father-in-law of Simon and Rachel, Tim and Katie, and Anna and Phil. Much loved grandfather of Ge...
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David Thomas Garrett BURKE

27/02/2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Robyn, cherished father of Simon, Chris, Pip, and Sarah, father-in-law to Sarah, Tamara, Brent, and Josh,...
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Paul Richard HAUSCHILD

28/02/2025
On February 28, 2025, passed away at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by family, following a brief battle with cancer, aged 68 years. Loving and caring father and father-in-law of Ruby and Liam, Jack, and Tim, husband of Jane Jenkins, loved brother of...
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Frank Alister YOUNG

28/02/2025
Passed away suddenly at home, on February 28, 2025, aged 66 years. Beloved and cherished husband and soulmate of Wendy, forever loved Dad and role model of George and Max, much loved brother of Moy and Gordon, Ming and June (deceased), Jenni, Helen a...
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Phyllis Joy Elizabeth “Joy” WRAIGHT

01/03/2025
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, peacefully at Holly Lea Care Centre, aged 85 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jackie and David Jeffery, John and Linda, Nikki, and Lauren, adored Nan of Michael and Nicole, Kate and John; Mackenzie and Ben; Ke...
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Nicola Christina ‘Nicky’ CRESSWELL

23/02/2025
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, peacefully, with her family, aged 79 years. Fashionista, and friend to cats everywhere, Nicky was the much loved wife of the late Gerald, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Bridget and Owen Catchpole (Auckland), and David an...
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Raymond “Ray” Hans DUNCAN

27/02/2025
Of Cheviot. Passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, in the wonderful care of the staff in Ward 4A. Loved husband of Elsie, a loved Dad and father-in-law of Philip (Cobber), Chris and Wendy, and Sally, and a very proud P...
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Nikola “Nick” MUŠIĆ

28/02/2025
On Friday, February 28, 2025, at Village Palms Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Much loved husband of Neda, and loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Sally, and Tom and Vicki. Loved Dida of Daniel, Savannah, Celena, and Sophie. A long life wel...
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Albert Norman BROOKS

01/03/2025
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, peacefully, aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Judith. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Albert Brooks, c/-PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Albert will be held at St Barnabas Fe...
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Gary (Gazza) Errol NEILL

27/02/2025
On February 27, 2025, unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 66 years. Much loved Dad of Stacey, and Monica, loved son of the late Errol and Gwynith, dearly loved friend of Sandra, and a good mate to many. Messages may be ...
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Shirley Doreen FINCH

28/02/2025
On February 28, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan, very much loved mother of Robyn, Pamela, Diana, Garry, Donna, Cherie, and their families, and loved by her...
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William Patrick “Bill” McCLARE

25/02/2025
On February 25, 2025, peacefully at Bupa Ashford, aged 96 years. Loved husband of the late Raelene, much loved father and father-in-law of Andrea and John, loved grandfather of Aaron and Kirsty, Olivia and Matt. Thank you to the staff at Bupa Ashford...
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Keith Andrew YORSTON

25/02/2025
Passed away peacefully at home, on February 25, 2025, aged 82 years.  Loved younger son of the late William David and Beatrice May Yorston, and younger brother to the late Graham David Fea.  Loving husband of the late Barbara, and Michele. Much lov...
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Victor Ewen MATHESON

19/02/2025
Passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Maureen, beloved father and father-in-law of Glenda and Brian, Wendy, Neil and Roslyn, and Noel. Treasured Granddad of Brendan and Dana, and Kaylee; Anthony an...
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Margaret Isabel SCOTT

26/09/2024
Late of Rydal Downs, Okuku.  On September 26, 2024, passed away peacefully at Ballarat Rest Home, Rangiora, aged 93 years.                                  Sadly missed by many Margaret’s ashes will be interred in...
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Rod McELREA

10/02/2025
On February 10, 2025, passed the chequered flag for the final time, aged 83 years. Loved partner of Adrienne, loved father of Andy, and Jayne, and grandad of Hunter, Jack, Jasmine, and Cooper. Special thanks to the caring staff at Karadean Rest Home,...
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Merilyn Vera FORSYTH

17/02/2025
FORSYTH, Merilyn Vera: On February 17, 2025, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family aged 78 years. Devoted wife and soulmate of the late Bill, darling and most precious Mum of Zara and Carlo, Jade and Craig, adored Nanna of Lucca, Matte...
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Nelson Walter George MOFFATT

16/02/2025
MOFFATT, Nelson Walter George: Passed away on February 16, 2025, at his home in Okuku, surrounded by his loving family. Very dear and loved husband of Jan, fun-loving father and father-in-law of Tim and Tracey, Ross and Amanda, Sally and Chris, and ...
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Sherlee Ann SADLER

17/02/2025
On Monday, February 17, 2025, suddenly, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Loved wife of the late David, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Marina and Geoff, loved grandmother of Rebecca, Chris, Ryan, Elise, and her nine great-grandchildren, lifelo...
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Leslie (Les) James THURLOW

06/02/2025
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Beloved partner of Adrienne for 34 years. Loved father of the late Cushla. Much loved by his close family Gwynn and Anna, Grandad Lum of Ollie, and Bella, and loved ...
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