Obituaries

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...

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 Oli...

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 hav...

Lynn Mary Turner Sunrise 16th April 1944 – Sunset 18th October 2025 Suddenly and peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side. Adored Mum of Scott and Fleur, mother-in-law of Matty and Vinni, treasured ‘Grandma Lynn’ to Ne...

WATT, Diana: passed away peacefully, at Banbury Care Centre, Christchurch, surrounded with love, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sally and Joe, Jackie and Wayne, ...

RYDER, Reginald Graham (Graham):  Passed away peacefully at St Allisa Lifecare on Thursday, September 4, 2025, aged 87years. Loving husband of Shirley, much loved father and father-in-law of Carl and Shirley, and Debbie and Edward, proud grandfather...

CRABBE, Rita Isobel: passed away peacefully, at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village, surrounded with love, on Saturday 30 August  2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Grant, Jenny, Viv, and familie...

Passed away peacefully and, as always, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, in her 92nd year.  Adored mother, mother-in-law, Nana and great-grandmother of the following families:  Sherron and Alan Harrison, Toby and Rachel with Mit...

ROBSON, Jocelyn Patricia (Pat) (nee Cairns) Passed away 7 August 2025 surrounded by love one’s, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Greg, loving mother and mother in-law to John and Annette, Stephen and Selina, Michael, Glen and Tash, loving na...

FLUERTY, Robert Michael (Bob): Passed away peacefully in Christchurch on August 2, 2025, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Mavis, much loved father of Ian and Tristan, treasured grandfather of Connor, Morgan, and Henry, adored son, brother, father-in...

BEST, (Tony) Anthony Richard Duder – On November 15, 2024, passed away surrounded by his family, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Catherine, cherished father and father in-law to Helen and Dave, Rachel and Danny, Sheryl and Conrad, treasured...

BEST, (Tony) Anthony Richard Duder – On November 15, 2024, passed away surrounded by his family, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Catherine, cherished father and father in-law to Helen and Dave, Rachel and Danny, Sheryl and Conrad, treasured...

THOMPSON, Brian - Passed away on January 02, 2025, aged 90 years. Much loved husband of Pat, cherished father and father in-law of , Russell and Pam, Craig and Aoi, Paul and Kate, Jane and Ian, caring grandad to all his grandchildren, Brian will be...

BROWN, Kim Marie Waitai (nee Wanhalla): passed away in Christchurch, aged 60years. Much loved mother to Phillip, Robert and Skye, Hayley and Nic, Chrissie and Dylan, cherished nanny to all her moko’s, Kim will be missed by her friends and extended ...

KEATS, Valerie Elizabeth (née Cox): Passed away peacefully, 21 July 2025, at Ilam Lifecare, aged 85 years. Adored wife of the late Desmond, loving mother of Linda, Christopher, Murray and Warren, treasured grandmother of Kyle, Chante, Tom, Harvey, S...

TULLY, Toniette Mary (Toni): It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Toni on July 14, 2025, aged 96 years. Loving wife and best friend of Alan (deceased), and cherished mum of Robert, Janet and Tony, and the late Loris. Our special thanks ...

BLAKE, Thelma Nance: Passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at Summerset Avonhead, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Keith, loved mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne, Peter and Jacqui, Richard and Elaine, and Nana of Ashley and Callum, Prue and ...

REYNOLDS, Colleen Frances (nee Quinn) Passed away 08 July 2025 in Christchurch, aged 82 years. Much Loved mother and mother in-law to Michelle and Eric, Stephen and Stephanie, devoted Grandmother to Tyler and Charlotte, and loved sister of Pauline an...

MAHONEY, Richard (Taffy): On July 2, 2025, passed away peacefully at Elms Court Village, with is loving daughter at his side. Much loved husband of the late Vera (Betty), loved father and father-in-law of Lynn and Bill, and Raymond, loving grandfathe...

Passed away peacefully to be forever without suffering and to be with her Heavenly Father, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by loving family, July 2, 2025, aged 78 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Jo-Ann and Ivan, and Dean, adored Nana o...