Obituaries

Russel Grant WEDGE

08/12/2024
At his home on Sunday, December 8, 2024, after months dancing with cancer, the music stopped. Grant, his husband and partner of 26 years, was with him as the lights were dimmed. Russel will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of his niece Samant...
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David Frederick MORRISH

17/01/2025
On January 17, 2025, peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, surrounded by family, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 64 years, loved father and father-in-law of Sue, Jan and Phil, Chris and Carleen, treasured grandfather of St...
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Doreen Ruth BROWN

03/01/2025
Passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, in Christchurch, in her 100th year. Dearly loved and caring wife of the late Maxwell. Treasured Mum and Mum-in-law of Naomi and Evan, Julia and Stephen, Priscilla and Peter, Paul and Sandra, and Mark and Mel...
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Fredrick Donald “Fred” WHITELAW

20/01/2025
On January 20, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sue, much loved father and father-in-law of Jason and Leigh, very treasured Grandad of Louis.  Loved brother of Kevin, Donald (dece...
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Douglas 'Doug' Ivor BRAZIER

19/12/2024
  (Reg. No. 36959, Cpl, NZ Army, Reg. No. MX53010, Royal Navy) On December 19, 2024, passed away peacefully at home, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia (Pat), much loved father and father-in-law of Peter, Ann and Paul Kni...
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Richarda Maria WILLEMS

20/01/2025
On Monday, January 20, 2025, peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family, on her 97th birthday. Dearly loved wife of the late Wilhelmus. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Ron and Joy, the late Alan, Helen and Steve, Carol and Henk, Julie and...
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Michael Neville MAYMAN

19/12/2024
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, Michael died peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of the late Isobel. Loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Margaret and Clare, Mary and Steve, Geoff and Robyn, and his late in li...
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Iolanda VERONESE

12/01/2025
On Sunday, January 12, 2025, peacefully at Camellia Court Rest Home, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of Italo (deceased), loving mother and mother-in-law of Giuliana and Martin, Claudio and Patricia, Marinella and Lucio. Loved Nona of Linda and Marina (I...
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Henry “Harry” DENT

10/01/2025
On Friday, January 10, 2025, Harry passed away peacefully, thirteen days before his 98th birthday. Dearly loved husband of the late Vera, much loved father and father-in-law of Jane and Simon Porter, Mark and Leonie Dent, and Anna and Rick Goulter, l...
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Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ruth BARR

16/12/2024
On December 16, 2024, peacefully at WindsorCare, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George, loved mother and mother-in-law of Denis and Pauline, Peter (deceased) and Joy, Malcolm (deceased), Keith and Karen, Jude Connochie and Angela Hirst,...
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Meep JORNA

12/01/2025
On January 12, 2025, passed away peacefully at Holmwood Rest Home, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Case, loved mother of the late Helen, adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Sincere thanks to the staff of Holmwood Rest Home for thei...
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Mark David CROFTS

07/01/2025
On January 7, 2025, unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, aged 65 years. Adored husband of Vanessa, best Dad that his sons Logan, and Trent, could ever ask for, cherished brother and best friend of Zane, very much loved brot...
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Jennifer “Jenny” Margaret CALDER

11/01/2025
On January 11, 2025, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years.  Dearly loved wife of Malcolm for 60 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kim and Mark, Anthony, Andrea and Shane, and Kate, cherished...
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James William WALKER

07/01/2025
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Doting husband to Sarah, proud father to Zak and Milly, and beloved friend, brother, uncle, and son. A celebration of James' life will be held at Spencer Park Surf Club, 150 Heyders Road, Spencerville, on Wednesday, Janua...
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Russell “Russ” John LATTIMORE

08/01/2025
Passed away at Elms Court Life Care, on January 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with a long-term illness, with his wife Sheryl, daughter Mackenzie, and son Zac by his side, aged 66 years. Loved husband of Sheryl, loved father and father-in-law of ...
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Gilbert William JACKSON

27/12/2024
On Friday, December 27, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of the late Bev, much loved father and father-in-law of Karen, Stephen and Levana, and Louise, loved Grandad of Lucy, Grace, Isla, Jo...
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Heather Isabel TOVEY

08/01/2025
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...
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Graeme William SWANSON

06/01/2025
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...
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Siegmund Konrad FUCHS

05/01/2025
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, ...
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Arthur Leslie Patrick “Jock” PATTERSON

02/01/2025
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...
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