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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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-...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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, ...
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Alastair Wayne FALLOON

07/02/2025
On Friday, February 7, 2025, peacefully with family by his side, aged 76 years. Dearly loved partner of Helen, and husband of the late Diane, loved father and father-in-law of Rebecca and Tim, Mark and Jycinda, Andrew and Bex, adored Grandad of Ameli...
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Shirley Maureen HICKEY

07/02/2025
On February 7, 2025, peacefully at Avonlea Care, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, loved mother and mother-in-law of David and the late Steph, Ross and Donna, Blair and Sarah, treasured Grandma of Aaron, and Justin; Sophie, and Se...
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George Stewart McKAY

07/02/2025
Passed away peacefully, at home at “Dornoch” on February 7, 2025, surrounded by his family, aged 82 years. He was a gold nugget for his wife Denise, precious and adored father and friend of Karlena and Chris, Hayley and Geordie, Angus and Athena,...
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William Joseph ‘Bill’ ALLISON

02/02/2025
On February 2, 2025, peacefully at Bethesda Rest Home, surrounded by his loving family, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary, much loved father and father-in-law of Julie and Steve Fraser, Michael, Peter and Leeann, Dean and Trish, tr...
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William John Keith ‘Bill’ JONES

03/02/2025
On Monday, February 3, 2025, passed away peacefully at Ellesmere Hospital,  aged 89 years. Devoted husband of the late Isla. Cherished father and father-in-law of Shaun, Lyndsey, Chris and Jo, and Nicola (deceased) and Cyril. Treasured Pop of Ella, ...
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Nancy Isabell Amy CROWLEY

02/02/2025
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025, with Lesley and Stephen at her side, and the late Peter Crowley watching from above, with open arms. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Summerset at Wigram Retirement Village for ...
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Judith Betty ‘Judy’ DOBBY

03/02/2025
On February 3, 2025, passed away in her sleep, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Cyril (Ces), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Barbara and Kevin Chapman, Ross and Glenda, Vicki (deceased) and Norm Tozer, and Jill and Mike Phillips. L...
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