Obituaries

MARSH, Isobel Ellen: passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village in Christchurch on March 21, 2024, age 82 years. Much loved and cherished mother and mother in-law to Steve and Karen, and Dallas, and Jodene, loving nana to Samuel, an...

MIDDLETON, Frederick Joseph - On 5 February 2024, passed away peacefully at Radius Hawthorne, Christchurch, aged 74 years. Much loved husband of Denise Bone-Middleton, loved and caring dad of Rick and Dean, treasured grandad and great-grandad of his ...

CASTELOW, Ann Fairles (nee Morton, Port Kembla N.S.W) On Friday February 9, 2024, Christchurch. Only daughter of H.G & A.A Morton, dearly loved wife of Barry, and great Mum and best friend to Amy and Andrew Lindsey, Helen, and Stella and Tony ...

REDDOCK, Hazel Margaret (nee Prue): Passed away peacefully in her 97th year on February 7, 2024, at Burlington Village Care Centre. Much loved wife of John Murray Reddock (deceased), and loved mum and mother-in-law of Murray and Bill, Peter (deceased...

REDDOCK, Hazel Margaret (nee Prue): Passed away peacefully in her 97th year on February 7, 2024, at Burlington Village Care Centre. Much loved wife of John Murray Reddock (deceased), and loved mum and mother-in-law of Murray and Bill, Peter (deceased...

ALFELD, John William  – Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 28 November, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, in his 88th year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Carol.   Much loved and caring father and father-in-law of Peter and Jude, Carolyn and P...

NARAIN, David (Dave): Surrounded by love, Dave left us on 29 November 2023, at Christchurch Hospital. A vibrant soul at 80, he leaves behind a legacy of 57 years of love with Margaret. Greg and Sonya were blessed to call him Dad, and a cherished fat...

RIDGEN, Suzanne Mary (Sue): passed away peacefully on Monday, 4 December, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family, in her 90th year.  Dearly loved wife of Ross, loved mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Anna, Penny and Jack, and Annabel and Allan.Â...

ROBERTS, Alan Stuart: passed away on Friday, 8 December, 2023, at Burlington Village, aged 70 years. Loving husband of Sue, very proud father and father-in-law of Andrew and Ploy, and Tony and Danielle, Pop to Olivia, beloved big brother of Jane and ...

ELCOCK, Gordon Robert (Bob): Gordon passed away peacefully at the Parkstone Care Home on 11 December 2023, aged 91.   Gordon will be greatly missed by his children Christine, Kevin, Gordon, and Francine, and his many grand-children, and great-grand...

CARSWELL, Stephen Jeffrey:  passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.   Loved partner of Trish Hamilton for 31 years.   In accordance with Stephen's wishes, a private cremation has been held....

GOSSET, Robyn Margaret Couper (nee Jenkin) – Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Christchurch Hospital on November 28, 2023, aged 93 years. Much loved wife of the late Hilgrove, and mother and mother in-law of George (deceased), Anna...

VLASVELD, Maria Emerentia (nee Nonkes) – passed away at Windsorcare Village on December 12, 2023, aged 86 years. Much loved and cherished daughter of the late Johanus and Johanna, treasured wife of Martin, devoted mother and mother in-law of Marty ...

IMLAY, Craig Alexander: Craig passed away peacefully on Friday December 8, 2023, at Merivale Retirement Village, aged 63 years. His was a life well lived, and well loved. Craig was dearly loved as the eldest son of Robin Whittaker, and the late Linds...

MORRALL Avril Lorna (nee Peart) 1951-2023: Avril left us peacefully on the 19th of November. During her final days she was surrounded by her loving family Andrew, Rachel, Michael, Sofia and Oliver; her sister Lesley and brother-in-law Temu. She broug...

WILSON, Beverley Elaine (Bev): Passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald, treasured mum and mother-in-law of Ray, Graeme, Darryl, Glynis, Wendy and Andrew, loved grandma and ...

On Monday, October 23, 2023 passed away peacefully at Westmar Senior Centre Darfield, aged 78. Loved sparing partner of Anne. Dearly loved Dad and Father-in-law of Bevan, Craig, Nadine Clucas and Darryl Short, Adrianna and Luke Winstanley and Thomas ...

HAZLEY-JONES, Marlene Elizabeth: It is with great sadness that we announce Marlene passed away on October 31, 2023, aged 87 years. She will be sadly missed by Brent, Andrew, Andrea and John, and her five grandchildren. A private Funeral will be held....

THOMSON, Nicola Helen (Smart): We are devastated to announce Nicola’s death on November 6, 2023, aged 49 years. Dearly loved mother of Lauren Smart, and Dylan Smart, dearly loved daughter and stepdaughter of Annette and Murray August, and Fenton an...

SYME, Ronald David (Ron):  Passed away on November 7, 2023, in his 89th year.  Much loved husband of the late Janet, "the centre of each other's life".  A proud father and father-in-law of Isobel, Brenda and Jason, and David and Stan.  A very spe...