Obituaries

CLEAVER, Stephen Gerald: Passed away suddenly at home on Sunday evening May 22, 2022, aged 65 years. Loved brother of Debbie Lawry, a beloved uncle, and a friend to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Stephen Cleaver, c/- PO Box...

HAYES, John Gordon (Gordon): Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20,2022, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey, loved father of Wes, Russell (deceased), Wendy, and Susan, a much respected father-in-law and a proud and loving grand...

McCROSSAN, Deborah Anne (Debbie): On May 25, 2022, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family and friends, aged 63 years. Much loved partner of Chappie, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jason, Roana and Nick, and Spud (Michael),...

LOADER-SANTY, Dianne Maree (Di): On May 26, 2022, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Loved and adored fiance of Craig, treasured mum of Sam, Ben, and Steph, much loved nana to her grandchilden, to the moon and back, sistah of Daff....

McPHERSON, Daphne Irene: Passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Hospital on Monday, 30 May, 2022, aged 91 years. Dearly loved and treasured wife of Ian, cherished and much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Faye and Alan Botherway, Ann and the late David ...

DOBIER Andrew David:  On May 24, 2022, passed away peacefully at Elms Court Lifecare following a long illness, aged 69 years. Father of Jacinta, Nigel, and Brendan, loving grandfather to Cruz, and Ruby; Liam, and Jasmine. “See you in the soup” ...

BARNETT, Pamela Denise (Pam): Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 12th of July 2022, at Essie Summers Rest Home, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of Ivan, loved mother and mother-in-law of Joanne and Robert, Andrew, Nicki and Richard, loved Nan Nan of ...

MEADOWS, Hilda: Passed away peacefully in hospital care at Summerset on Cavendish Retirement Village, Christchurch, on Thursday 2nd June, 2022, in her 97th year. Hilda was the much loved wife of the late John (Jack) Meadows, and loved elder sister of...

WHEELER, Betty Irene: On June 6, 2022, peacefully, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Kim and Tony, Chris and Catherine, adored Gran of Rachael and Nick, Kieran and Georgia; Peter, Annaliese, and Mi...

MASON, Suzanne Merrilyn (Sue): On May 31, 2022, aged 74 years. Much loved partner of Rex. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Suzanne Mason c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch, 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Society would be...

STEWART, Janice Olivia: - On March 15,2022. Will be dearly missed by all her family. Respecting Janice’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A private family memorial to take place, date to be advised....

JONES, Tracy (nee Middlemiss) Passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital on Thursday May 12, surrounded by family aged 47 years. Dearly loved Mother of Jayden, much loved Daughter of Pete and Gayna. Loved Sister of Rachel and Brendon, and very goo...

DONOVAN, Barry James: On May, 13 2022, died at home, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Laura, beloved father of Angela, Caroline, and Susannah, treasured granddad of Blair and Charlotte, loved brother of Wayne. Messages may be addressed to The F...

DENGEL, Margaret Sylvia: On April 1, 2022, passed away peacefully at Rosewood Rest home, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Bill. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Pieta. Treasured grandmother of Victoria. Special thanks to Rosewood Res...

ANDERSON, Avalon “Av” (Formerly of Cromwell): On April 1, 2022, passed away peacefully at Burlington Care Centre, in her 78th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Tania and Phil, loved Nana of Sophie, and...

MOFFITT, Jessie Elizabeth (nee Peach): - On 19 March, 2022. Much loved mother of Rhoda, stepmother of Sue, Paul, and Angela, grandmother of Thomas, Daniel and Laura, and James, great grandmother of Elijah and Madelyn. Aunty of Andrea, Kirsty, Dougal,...

AYERS, Phillip Arthur Gerard ‘Gerry’ -  Gerry left us peacefully, in Christchurch Hospital on Sunday 13 March 2022, after a long illness. Loving husband of Annette (nee Fowler), loved Dad to Angus, Marie Philpott, and Francis, respected father-i...

NEILSON, Stanley David (Stan): - On March 12, 2022, passed at home, surrounded by his loving daughters. Treasured dad and father-in-law of Nicola and Kane, Hannah and Harry. Dearly loved Pop Stan of Joshua and Brea, Leo and Mia. Loyal brother, uncle ...

EIFFE, David John: - On February 18, 2022, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Treasured and much loved husband of Gaynor, dearly loved dad and hero to Bradley and step dad to Cameron, and Chelsea. Cherished granddad of Madeline and...

WARDS, Elizabeth Jean (Liz): On February 7, 2022, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 69 years. Dearly loved mother, grandmother and friend to many. No flowers by request. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Liz Ward...