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...
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...
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...
Mark Glen HAISMAN
01/01/2025
On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 57 years. Loved husband of Linda for 32 years, loved Dad of Rebecca, Callum, and Russell, loved son, brother, son-in-law, colleague, and friend to man...
Ann PHILLIPS
19/12/2024
Died peacefully on Thursday, 19 December 2024, aged 88 years, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme for 61 years. Precious Mum and mum-in-law of Helen and Warwick Simons, Alison and the late Gerald Whitla, Heather and the late Ri...
Annette (‘Annie’) Elizabeth BANFIELD
01/01/2025
On January 1, 2025, peacefully in her sleep, in her 83rd year. Devoted wife of the late Frank and loving companion of Derek Baker. A proud, loving and a devoted mother and mother-in-law of John and Lisa, Mark and Nadine, Craig and Janine, and And...
Alison “Anne” Anne STEELE
01/01/2025
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Mick, cherished Mum of Shaun, Brodie, Jason, and Lisa, much loved Nana of 10 grandchildren and Nana the Great of 6 great-grandchildren. Messag...
Betty Isabella WEBLEY
01/01/2025
Passed away with family at her side at Rose Court Rest Home, on January 1, 2025, in her 103rd year. Much loved wife of the late Stuart, Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of the late Jim and Jo, Robin and Jeanette, and Hamish and Adrienne, and mother...
Ian Walter NELSON
28/12/2024
On Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 94 years. Loving husband of Mary Estelle for 68 years, loving father of Rosemary, Jeffrey, Cathryn, John, Philippa, and Annemarie, father-in-law of Kevin, Andrea, Colin, Natalie, Ross, an...
Elizabeth ‘Florence’ Florence MACKINTOSH
30/12/2024
On Monday, December 30, 2024, peacefully, at Edith Cavell Lifecare, Christchurch, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Geoff, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Gaynor and Colin, John, Wayne and Leona, Brett and Janice and the late Karen, adored Nana of...
June Elva HAYES
30/12/2024
HAYES, June Elva, On Monday, December 30, 2024, peacefully at Holly Lea, with her family by her side, in her 107th year. Devoted wife of the late Denis, cherished mother of Ann, and the late Kirk, much loved mother-in-law of the late Bill, and lovin...
Rachel Elizabeth KANE
24/12/2024
Our beloved wife, Mum and Nana passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Christmas Eve 2024, aged 75 years. After a rough few years, battling a number of health issues, the fight has now come to an end. Dearly love wife of Charlie, loving Mu...
Deborah Jane IVEY
27/12/2024
On December 27, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 57 years. Loved wife of Douglas, loved and devoted Mum of Bryce, and Rhiannon, loved sister of Rhonda and her family, and a loyal companion to Lily. Many thanks to the ...
Elizabeth “Betty” Mary KITTO
23/12/2024
Passed away on December 23, 2024, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife, and very best friend of Richard (Dick) Kitto for the past 59 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lisa and Mark Tinning, Sharon and Tahu Loper, and Mike Kitto. Much loved gr...
David John LIVINGSTONE
27/12/2024
Peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 27, 2024, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Elvie, much loved father and father-in-law of Kevin (deceased), Steve and Vicky, Craig and Gemma, and Julie-Ann. A proud Grandad of his grandchild...
Franz Johann Peter van der VELDEN
25/12/2024
On December 25, 2024, peacefully at Holmwood - Rangiora Lifecare, aged 102 years. Beloved husband of Maria, much loved father and father-in-law of Alex and Tracy, and Petra, loved Grootvader of Brianna and Willem. Many thanks to the team at Holmwood ...
Joyce May PITT
26/12/2024
PITT, Joyce May: Peacefully in her sleep, on December 26, 2024, aged 100 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Toni, and Dianne, and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Messages may ...
Vivienne Anne MARSHALL (QSM)
19/12/2024
On December 19, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Brian, Patrick, and Betty (all deceased), Tony (deceased) and Trish, Jenny and David (deceased) Kevin, Marcella and Anh. A much loved aunt...
Garry Keith GILMORE
23/12/2024
On December 23, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends, aged 75 years. Devoted and most loveable husband and best friend of Kay, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Craig and Sharon, and Nigel and Elisha, father of the heart of L...
Glenis Patricia Rose GEORGE
20/12/2024
On December 20, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family by her side. Dearly loved wife of Phil, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Benny, Sky and Ben, and loved step-mother of Gethin. Adored Nana of Amelia, and Josie.
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