Obituaries

Van Zandt, Gay – Passed away peacefully on May 31st, 2025: at the age of 67 after battling early onset dementia. Dearly loved mother of Seth, mother-in-law of Miranda and sister of Adrienne (Ireland) and Jack (America). A heartfelt thank you to the...

AMER, Jeanette Anne: passed away peacefully at Bupa Parklands Care Home in Christchurch on June 21, 2025, age 81years. Beloved wife of David, much loved and cherished mother of Wayne, Denise, and Karen, adored grand- mother to Alex, Mackenzie, Taylor...

  RYAN, Gena Colleen (Linda McMillan): Passed away peacefully, March 13, 2025, surrounded with love, aged 76 years. Devoted mother of Michael, and Tyson, much loved grandmother of Benjamin, and Jayden, loved sister of Brian (and Georgie), ...

Delugar, John Alexander: On November 13, 2024, aged 81 years, after a 16 month brave fight with cancer. Dearly beloved husband of Anthea for 54 years, treasured Dad and father-in-law of Andrew and Yolynnda, Charlotte and Simon, adored Gramps of F...

AITKEN, Allan Bruce: passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on October 28, 2024, age 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Rhonda, loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Jackie (Australia), Grant and Beth, cherished granddad of Toby...

YOUNG, June Alexia (nee Chirnside): On November 3, 2024, passed away peacefully at Elms Court Village, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife, mother and mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Elms Court...

PALMER, Ronald Selwyn: 1937 - 2024  At Christchurch, Ron went to rest on September 12, 2024.  He will be remembered by his loving wife Jan, daughter Mirren and son-in-law John Nagle, grandchildren Ciarin and Roisin (New South Wales), daughter Robyn...

McLEOD, John Phillip: Passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, in his 90th year. Loved brother of Pam and the late Don Hlaca, Ken and Linda, and the late Thelma, Norman and Marilyn, and the late Valerie, Shona and the late Rex Lawrence, Shirley ...

 GILCHRIST, Irene Frances: Passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024 at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Keith, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Ron and Caryn, Sandra (deceased), and Stuar...

 GILCHRIST, Irene Frances: Passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024 at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Keith, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Ron and Caryn, Sandra (deceased), and Stuar...

GILCHRIST, Keith: Passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024 at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, aged 95 years. Much loved husband of the late Irene, treasured father and father-in-law of Ron and Caryn, Sandra (deceased) and Stuart, adore...

GILCHRIST, Keith: Passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024 at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, aged 95 years. Much loved husband of the late Irene, treasured father and father-in-law of Ron and Caryn, Sandra (deceased) and Stuart, adore...

COX, Kate Mia: It is with the heaviest of broken hearts our loved Katie passed peacefully away after a tenacious fight with cancer on July 3 2024. Dearly loved by Wendy, Craig, Julie, Dan, Joanne, Phil and Aden, Pauline and Mike, Susan, Rob and famil...

COX, Kate Mia: It is with the heaviest of broken hearts our loved Katie passed peacefully away after a tenacious fight with cancer on July 3 2024. Dearly loved by Wendy, Craig, Julie, Dan, Joanne, Phil and Aden, Pauline and Mike, Susan, Rob and famil...

FOWKE, John Charles: passed away peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on July 3, 2024, aged 79 years.  Loved husband and soulmate of Margaret, loved father of Michelle, and Mathew, father-in-law of Craig, cherished ...

FOWKE, John Charles: passed away peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on July 3, 2024, aged 79 years.  Loved husband and soulmate of Margaret, loved father of Michelle, and Mathew, father-in-law of Craig, cherished ...

CLYNE, Franklyn John: passed away peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on July 4, 2024, aged 90 years.  Loved husband Evelyn, adored father of Samantha, Suzannah, and Jonathon, cherished grandfather to his grandchil...

CLYNE, Franklyn John: passed away peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on July 4, 2024, aged 90 years.  Loved husband Evelyn, adored father of Samantha, Suzannah, and Jonathon, cherished grandfather to his grandchil...

TAITOKO, Phyllis Lesley: On July 13, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter for 64 years, adored mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother to all...

TAITOKO, Phyllis Lesley: On July 13, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter for 64 years, adored mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother to all...