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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Rosemary Moore BARTON
11/02/2025
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, passed away peacefully at Bupa Ashford Care Home in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Chris. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Angela and Glenn. Adored Grandma of Ryan, and Callum. Much lo...
Masayo TAMORI
15/02/2025
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, aged 83 years. Loved partner of the late John Hickey, loved daughter of the late Kikumaru and Tatsuko Tamori (Japan), loved by her brothers Ichiro, Yutata, and Yozo, great friend of Mike, Willy...
Mervyn William (Merv) TOPP
08/02/2025
On February 8, 2025, surrounded by his family, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen. Much loved father and father-in-law of Lindsey and Carlyn, Warren and Amy, and Michael and Gabrielle. The best Granddad and Great-Granddad to his eight grand...
Ellen ‘Mary’ Mary HOGARTH
13/02/2025
On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 9.45pm, Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at Nurse Maude Hospice, Merivale, aged 75 years. Devoted loving wife and best friend of Michael for 56 years. A devoted and loving mother and mother-in-l...
Matthew “Mattie” James MITCHELL
23/01/2025
Suddenly and unexpectedly on January 23, 2025, in Whistler, Canada. Much adored son of Cameron and Julie, and cherished brother of Alex. Much loved grandson of Brian and Jeanette Mason (both deceased), and Barbara (deceased) and Tony Mitchell. Loved ...
Joy Carolyn FARRINGTON
11/02/2025
On February 11, 2025, tragically taken, aged 77 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sacha and Paul, Adrian and Lis, proud and loving Nan of Evie, Lila, Lucy, and Matilda, and much loved partner of Doug. Special thanks to the Hanmer Spring...
Jim WADDELL
07/02/2025
On February 7, 2025, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Loved husband of the late Anne, much loved father and father-in-law of William and Susan, Hamish and Kay, loved 'Grandad Jim' of Sonya, and Gemma. Loved brother and brother-in-...
Kevin Gerard BRADLEY
10/02/2025
On Monday, February 10, 2025, peacefully at home, aged 73 years, surrounded by his family. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Jeremy and Blake, Nick and Racheal, Chris, Lance and Brylee, loved Grandad of Jackson, Wes, and Vienna, respected friend and for...
William Gavin “Gavin” McCONE
10/02/2025
On February 10, 2025, died peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 93 years. Much loved husband of Margaret for 63 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Annie, Dave and Lianne, loved Grandad of William, and Grace. Loved and respect...
Keith William JOHNSTON
11/02/2025
On February 11, 2025, Keith passed away peacefully after a long illness, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Loved husband and best friend of Pam, loved father and father-in-law of Andree and Nigel, Fiona and Rob, and Euan. Much loved Grandad of...
William "Bill" Maurice MALLOCH
09/02/2025
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, passed away peacefully at Windsorcare, in his 80th year. Much loved and devoted husband of Diane for 58 years, much loved Dad of Tracy, Richard, Julie, and their partners, much loved Grandad of James, and Brandon; Hanna, ...