Christchurch Crematorium Funerals - Obituaries

Joan Waiau Stanley (Chidgey)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:12:38

STANLEY, Joan Waiau (née Chidgey): On May 30, 2026, at home, in her 98th year. Dearly and much loved wife of the late Raymond, treasured mum and mother-in-law of William and Margaret Stanley, Pam and Barry Johnson, adored nana of Blair and Anna Stanley, Ryan Stanley, and Richard and Bounty Stanley, Rochelle and Glenn Thorpe, Scott and Rachelle Woodhouse, and a much adored nana-nana of Oscar, Finn, and Beau Stanley, Jor’ja Godman, Jasmine, and Blake Woodhouse. The Funeral Service for Joan will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, corner Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Thursday June 4, at 10.30am, followed by interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Barry Neville Adams

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:58:13

ADAMS, Barrie Neville - Passed away on May 26, 2026, at Rosewood Rest Home, in his 100th year. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Frank and Janice, Carolyn and Steve, Elaine and Stuart, and the late Vince, loved grandad of his 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Our sincerest thanks to the wonderful caring staff of Rosewood Rest Home for the last four years. The Service to celebrate Barrie’s life will be held at AvonPark Chapel, corner Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, Tuesday June 2nd at 10.30am

Niki Margaret Moore

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:09:24

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Tracy John Fredericks

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:05:58

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Shirley Marie Ryder

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:57:52

RYDER, Shirley Marie: Passed away peacefully at Bishop Selwyn Lifecare on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, aged 88years. Loving wife of Graham, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Carl and Shirley, and Debbie and Edward, dearly loved by Julie-Ann and Andriy, proud grandmother of Caleb, the late Joshua, Thomas, and Katie, loved great-grandmother of Brooke, Brayden, Tillena and Jasmine, adored sister of the late Glenys, Judith and George, treasured daughter, aunt, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to; The family of the late Shirley Ryder, C/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch. A celebration of Shirleys’ life will be held in our Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, on Friday April 17, at 10:30am.

Arnulf Otto Rixecker

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:49:17

RIXECKER, Arnulf Otto: Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Heidi, much loved father and father-in-law of Stefanie and Amelia, proud grandfather of Alexander, and Theodore, treasured son, uncle, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to; The family of the late Arnulf Rixecker, C/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Arnulf’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hato Hone St. John via the internet @: shuttle.stjohn.org.nz

Cynthia Valmai McBain

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:55:36

McBAIN, Cynthia Valmai: died peacefully on Monday March 30, 2026. Dearly beloved wife of Sydney McBain (deceased), and daughter of Malcolm (Mac) and Mollie (Norma) Monteath, sister to Mary Hawley, and brother to Dennis Monteath. She was a much loved mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne and David, Malcolm and Sue, and grandmother of Caitlin, Alec, Simone, Alex, Joss, Katie, Troy, Breeanah, and Robbie, great-grandmother to Blake, Noah, and Olivia. Many thanks to the carers and nurses of "The Village Palms" for their care of Cynthia. Messages may addressed c/- PO Box 39127 Christchurch 8545. A funeral will be held at the Avonpark Chapel, corner Kerrs and Pages Roads Linwood, Christchurch on Tuesday April 7th at 2.30pm.

Brian Hitchon

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:47:57

HITCHON, Brian: Passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2026, in the presence of his loving family, aged 79 years. Deeply loved husband of Lindsay Hitchon adored Dad and father-in-law of Robbie and Barb, Alistair and Maria, Jimmy and Emily, and Laura, cherished grandad of his six grandchildren, Eva, Sophia, Charlie and Harry, and Oliver and Isabella, much loved son of the late Doris and Keith Hitchon, and brother of Doug, Ken (deceased), Sue, and Jane. Messages of support can be sent C/- Christchurch Crematorium Funerals PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545 or office@chchcremations.co.nz. In accordance with Brian’s wishes, a celebration of Brian’s life will be arranged in the coming months.

Aidan E D’Ath

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:49:23

D’ATH, Aidan Erl: Passed away suddenly, at home, aged 49 years. Beloved son of Andrea and the late Roger, much loved brother of Brett, and Mark, adored uncle of Brayden, Rylee, and Colton, loved nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Aidan D’Ath, c/o PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Aidans’ life will be held in our Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on Tuesday 7th April, at 2:30pm.

Robert W Johnston

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:54:49

JOHNSTON, Robert William: Passed away peacefully at the George Manning Retirement Village, Christchurch, on December 8, 2025, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Adele, much loved father and father-in-law of Bruce and Ayako, Carolyn (deceased), Greg and Andrea, and Susan (deceased), treasured grandfather and great-grandfather, loved son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to; The family of the late Robert Johnston, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch. The memorial to celebrate Roberts’ life will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, 2 Kerrs Road, Linwood, on Friday, 12 December, at 10:30am.

Ralph Hamilton

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:45:19

HAMILTON, Ralph: Passed away peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded with love, in Christchurch Hospital, on November 25, 2025, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Vivienne, much loved father and father-in-law of Craig (Deceased), Dean and Sheena, and Nigel and Julie, treasured grandfather of Jamie, Taylor and Myles Hamilton, and Jackson and Leita Martin, and dear friend of Steve and Vicki Martin (Australia), loved son. Messages may be addressed to; The family of the late Ralph Hamilton, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch. In accordance with Ralphs’ wishes, a private cremation will be held.

David J MacPherson

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:42:44

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Pamela F D Cromwell

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:38:41

CROMWELL, Pamela Fay Dawn: Passed away peacefully at the Kevin Hickman Retirement Village, Christchurch, on November 23, 2025, aged 91 years. Much loved mother of Stephen, Ray, Karen, Sharnee, Tony, and David, and their partners, treasured grandmother and great-grandmother, much loved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to; The family of the late Pamela Cromwell, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch. Guests are invited, if they feel comfortable, to wear light colours or gentle florals to the celebration of Pamelas’ life, held in our Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on Friday November 28, at 10am.

Rhoda A Moffitt

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:35:13

MOFFITT, Rhoda Anne: Passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at Oamaru Hospital, on December 13, 2025, aged 62 years. Much loved partner of Mike McGrath, adored mother and mother-in-law of Thomas, Daniel and Laura, and James Williams, treasured grand mother of Elijah, Madelyn, and Jessie Williams, loved daughter of the late Jessie Moffitt, sister of Sue, Angela, and Paul Debenham, niece of Annete McAdam, aunt of Andrea Peach, and Kirsty, Dougal, and Charles McAdam, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to; The family of the late Rhoda Moffitt, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch. An opportunity to share a memory, Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on Monday, December 22, at 2pm.

Gary Sutton

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:29:29

SUTTON, Gary Passed away in Christchurch, 25 December 2025, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Sandra (Sandy), loving Father to Michael and Partner (Izzy), caring brother and brother in-law to, Maureen, Kaye and Ian, Sue and Barry, Glenda and Paul, Christine and Trevor, a loving son, son in-law, uncle and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Gary Sutton, c/o PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A gathering to celebrate Gary’s life will be held at our Avonpark Chapel, 2 Kerrs Road, Linwood, on January, Monday 5th 2:30pm followed by a private cremation.

Christine M Fox (Blackler)

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:17:32

FOX, Christine Mary (Blackler): Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and love, on December 30, 2025, aged 68 years. Beloved mother of the late Ron, Brittany, and Quin, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Paul and Julie, and Gary and Jill, treasured grandmother and great-grandmother, adored daughter, aunt, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to; The family of the late Christine Fox, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch. The memorial to celebrate Chrissys’ life will be held in the Rawhiti Golf Club, 100 Shaw Ave, New Brighton, on Thursday January 8, at 3pm

Neil Ayrey

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:58:21

AYREY, Neil Edward: With deep sadness we announce the passing of Neil on Saturday November 29, 2025, aged 85 years. Loved and cherished by his children, Alison, and Matthew, and his grandchildren, Oliver, and Liam, and best friend of Marion. He will always be cherished and in our hearts. Messages may be addressed to the family c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Neil will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, corner Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Friday December 5, at 10.30am.

Ralph Hamilton

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:54:10

John R L Walker

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:19:55

WALKER, Dr John: Passed peacefully on November 2, 2025. Loving and adored father and father-in-law of Stuart and Janice, and much loved Grandad of Philippa and Rhyas, Richard and Brittany, Kelly-Anne and Michael and much loved great dad-dad to Oliver, Brook, Peter and Louis. A life well lived with his extended family with many fond memories that will be treasured by all. Enormous gratitude to the staff of Arvida Ilam for their amazing care of Dad. In lieu of flowers, donations to dementiacanterbury.org.nz would be appreciated. Messages may be addressed c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Denise Constance Lees

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:27

Lees, Denise Constance

Passed peacefully on Tuesday 28 October surrounded by her whānau.

Mum, you filled our lives and hearts with love and laughter and showed us what it truly means to be selfless, but now it is time to put down your load and have a rest.

Sister to twin brother Denis and half-sister Evelyn. Mum. to Deb and Stephen, Phillip and Becky. Nana to Madi, Phoenix, Noah, Jack and Louis.

You are invited to attend the service to celebrate Denise’s life at 1pm, Friday 31 October, at Phil and Becky’s home, 259 Weston Road, Mairehau.