Obituaries
Mary E Newson
31/01/1948 - 24/03/2023
NEWSON, Mary Esther (nee McFetrish) On March 24, 2023, suddenly at home, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Jack, and mother of Mataara, Sam, John, Hemi, and Linkoln, beloved Tāua to all her grandchildren, Cameron, Ryan, Shannon, Jay, James, Jacob,...
Geoffrey R Hodson
23/10/1956 - 16/03/2023
HODSON, Geoffrey Rex (Geoff): On March 16, 2023, passed after a long illness at Christchurch Hospital, aged 66 years. Loved husband and best friend of Karen for 50 years, much loved dad of Teresa, and Scott, and loved father-in-law of Jody, adored gr...
Marie A Gardener
18/04/1929 - 02/03/2023
GARDENER Marie Amelia: Peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village on March 2nd, 2023, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dearly loved oldest daughter of Norma and Jack Crowe. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Beryl (deceased) an...
David Bridgman
17/03/1932 - 03/03/2023
BRIDGMAN David (Dave): (17/03/1932 – 03/03/2023) After a full life and a short illness, loved and cherished partner of Sylvia, loved father and father-in-law of Steve (dec) and Wendy, Roy and Lynne, Dale and Paul Anderson, Greg and Jo, loved Grandd...
Dolores M Earle
02/02/1931 - 14/03/2023
EARLE, Dolores Mamae (Mae): Passed peacefully on Tuesday March 14th, 2023 at the grand age of 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Rosemary, Ronamei and Ev, Billy and Lou, Henry and Marilyn,...
James S Wilson
12/02/1936 - 13/03/2023
Q822540 WILSON, James Stuart : Maj (RTD) IRNZIR/IRNZAMC, 27 INT CMT TFRF/1966-1979; INZSVCS MED TEAM 1971: On March 14, 2023, at Rosewood Resthome, aged 87 years. Loved by Diane, who would like to thank the management and staff at Rosewood Restho...
Christine E Curtis
27/11/1952 - 12/03/2023
CURTIS, Christine Elsie: On March 12, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Nicola and Scott, Tanya and Adam, much loved ‘grand-mammie’ of Ella, and Patrick; Ch...
Alan S G Ryder
05/11/1936 - 07/03/2023
RYDER, Alan Spencer Guy: On March 7, 2023, passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital surrounded by his loving family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen, treasured father and father-in-law of Matt and Dianne, Guy and Linda, much loved g...
Beverley I Dyer
04/12/1929 - 01/03/2023
DYER, Beverley Irene (nee Anderson): On March 1, 2023, passed away peacefully at St Helenas Rest Home. Dearly loved wife of the late Harold, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Warren (deceased) and Meryll, Graham and Sue, Robin, Barry and Michell...
Pamela D Jeffrey
20/06/1950 - 28/02/2023
JEFFREY, Pamela Dawn (Pam) - On February 28, 2023. Much loved wife of the late Lester, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michelle and Andrew and the late Kevin, Step mother and step mother-in-law of Carl, Andrew, Camille, and Christina, love...
Mae Anderson
07/06/1929 - 25/02/2023
ANDERSON, Mae (Moya): (née Porter) On February 25, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Stephen, loving mother and mother-in-law of Trish and Paul, and Steph and Mike, treasured Gran ...
Lynley J Buck
07/06/1938 - 27/02/2023
BUCK, Lynley Joan: On February 27, 2023, peacefully at The Oaks Rest Home, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Henry, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Bryan and Nicole, Brendon and Carolyn dearly loved grandmother of Natasha and James,...
Patricia K Cameron
30/01/1946 - 15/02/2023
CAMERON, Patricia Kay (Pat): On February 15, 2023, Passed away peacefully at home aged 77 years. Loved fur-baby mum of the late Tabatha, and Samantha, Beau, and Luc, and Snickers, loved only daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Cameron, treasured...
Thomas M Crabbe
09/11/1921 - 16/02/2023
CRABBE, Thomas Murray: On February 16, 2023, passed away peacefully at Addington Gardens, in his 102nd year. Much loved husband of the late Ngaire, treasured father and father-in-law of Estelle and Maurice (Christchurch), Peter and Susie (Sydney), an...
Elaine M Calderwood
23/07/1941 - 21/02/2023
CALDERWOOD, Elaine Margaret: On February 21, 2023, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead. Dearest wife of the late Ross, much loved mother of Amanda, Findlay, Hamish and Campbell, greatly loved grandmother of Alex, Kate, Morwenna, Ruairidh, Lachlann, A...
Audrey L M Glen
03/05/1931 - 19/02/2023
GLEN, Audrey Lilian Monica (formerly Taie): Passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023, at St Helena’s Care Centre, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank, and George, much mother and mother-in-law of John and Martine, Garry and Paul...
Simon R C Ohlson
25/02/1963 - 13/02/2023
OHLSON, Simon Roy Charles: Died on the February 13, 2023, at his home, aged 59 years, after 12 years courageously enduring cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife Tania of 31 years, his sisters Vivienne and Stephanie, brother in-law Alan and h...
Ross N Tillman
19/05/1935 - 14/02/2023
TILLMAN, Ross Nelson: On February 14, 2023, passed away peacefully at Parklands Hospital, in his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of Pat, much loved father and father-in-law of David and Lynette, Graeme and Katrina, Susanne and Tony, and Sally, loved ...
Oriel P Sare
20/11/1941 - 12/02/2023
SARÉ, Oriel Patricia (formerly Robin, nee Loader): Sadly passed away after a brief illness on Sunday February 12, 2023, in her 82nd year. Much loved mother of Paula, and Wayne (children of Oriel and Neil Robin), gran of Hayden, and Aimee Coulson, gr...
Jack Feldwick
06/12/1942 - 13/02/2023
FELDWICK, Jack: On February 13, 2023, passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Jill, much loved father and father-in-law of Dean and Sarah; Mark and Rachel; and Alana, loved...