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...

It is with great sadness that we announce to all that DavidJohn MacPherson passed away in paris, France on the 12 August 2025...

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 grandmothe...

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 g...

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, Ch...

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...

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 ...

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...