Obituaries

BENNETT, Elizabeth Ann (Ann):  On April 23, 2022, passed away peacefully, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Marshall, adored mum of Heather, Susan, and John, treasured grandma and great grandma, loved sister of Teddy. A Celebration of Ann...

Stephen Walter Goodenough (Steve): In his 95th year, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side, on Friday the 15th of July 2022. Husband of the late Ruth. Loving father and father-in-law to Anne and Robert Smith (Sefton), Judith and ...

MCKEE, Stephen Thomas (Steve): On  July 11, 2022, passed peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital after a brave battle with cancer. Loved and devoted husband to Adele, much loved dad to Chrissie, Tim, Liam, and Ryan, loved son of Graham and the late Maure...

WARR, Morris Wayne: Passed peacefully on Friday July 8th, 2022, aged 66 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Vicki, beloved son of the late Eric and Marj, loved brother and brother-in-law of Marilyn and John, Christine and Keith, Trevor and...

GILMOUR, Melva Dawn: (nee Smitheram) On July 7, 2022, passed away peacefully at Merivale Retirement Village, surrounded by her loving family, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frederick Henry Gilmour (April, 17, 2021, in Queensland), much ...

PATERSON, Colleen May: 94 years on June 30, 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Royce, loving mother and mother-in-law of Gaye (dec) and Brian, Annette and David, and Fiona and Christopher, loved grandmother and grandmother-in-law of Christian and Ra...

FITZGIBBON, Janice Merle: On June 15 2022, passed away at Rose Court Rest Home in her 84th year. Loved wife of the Kevin William Fitzgibbon, loved mother of Patrick, Desmond, David, Jeremy, Carmel and Claire, adored grandma of Georgia; Jordan, Jim, W...

McCONNOCHIE, Herbert Alexander (Alex): Peacefully at his home in Brookside, Canterbury, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty, a much loved father of Wayne, and Stephanie, respected father-in-law of Gay, and Paddy Berry. A dearly love...

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...