Obituaries

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...

SHEEHAN, Stephanie: Passed away in peace, on November 10, 2023.   A loved and loving mum, sister and aunty, and a wonderful friend of many.  With paints and brushes she rests in peace.   Messages may be addressed to The family of the late Steph...

BRAITHWAITE, Olga Beverley (Bev): On October 25, 2023, passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by family, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob, loved mother and mother-in-law of Sharon and Stu, R...

McKENZIE, John Michael :  On 21 October 2023, after a short illness, in his 82nd year.  A good friend of the staff and patrons of The Local Bar in Barrington.    In accordance with John’s wishes, a private cremation will be held....

WRIGHT, Joan Mary: Passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 66 years. Dearly loved mum of Monique, treasured nana of Imogen, and Indica, loved daughter of the late Arnold and Miep Verheul, sister of Henry, Arnie, Micha...

O’NEIL, Michael Laurence :  Passed peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, on 11 October, 2023, aged 71.   Beloved husband of Rosemary, loved brother of Pauline, and Richard, and loved brother-in-law of Marguerite, and Daphne.  Messages may be addr...

EVANS, Margaret Florence :  Margaret passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on 13 October, 2023, aged 83.   Dearly loved wife of David, and the late Ivan Richards.  An adored mother, grandmother and friend.  Messages may be addressed to...

McINTOSH, Lesley Joan: On October 3, 2023, passed away peacefully aged 74 years, at Summerset on Cavendish, with her loving daughters by her side.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lisa and Kerry, and Debbie, treasured grandma of Ryan, Jean, a...

HOWELL, David Arthur (Dave): Died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on October 3, 2023, aged 78 years. Father of Scott, and Ritchie Howell, father-in-law of Merryn Herlihy, and Jen Howell, Granddad of Baylee Bensley-Howell and Anaru Mikaere, Jaela...

COLE, Dean Christopher: On Saturday October 7, 2023, aged 52 years, our dearly beloved Dean passed away peacefully with all his loved ones surrounding and holding him. Dearly loved husband, and best friend of his wife Jasmin, cherished father of Maea...

McEWEN, Peter John (Pete) - Passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Jan, devoted father, and father-in-law of Andrew and Kerryn, cherished grandad to Toby and Buster, Mike ...

DOUGLASS, Kevin Frederick :  Passed away peacefully on 24 September, 2023, in his 80th year.   Loved husband of the late Jean, loved father and father-in law of Mark and Megan, and Lynn, a much loved grandfather of Georgia and Eli, and great grand...

SYME, Janet (nee Purvis) - passed away on April 15, 2023, aged 81 years.  Much loved wife of Ron, the “centre of my life”.  Doting mother and mother-in-law of Isobel, Brenda and Jason, and David and Stan.  Very special Nan of Connie, Dion and ...

TWOSE, Claire Marian: Died peacefully on April 11, 2023, aged 88 years.  Much loved wife of 42 years of the late Ernie, mother and mother-in-law of Megan and Paula, Simon and Deborah, Matthew and Alison, Andrew and Patricia, and grannie of Kimere, S...

REEVES, John Joseph Kevin: On April 7, 2023, passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital in his 76th year. Loved soulmate of Donna, loving bubby and granddad of Mathew and Mitchell, friend and mate of Kim, Griff, Smurf and many more. In accordance t...

van den TILLAART, Louise Thorn Bernadette (Lulu) - passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023, aged 82 years.  Very much loved mum of Brett, and Rachael, grandma of James, and mother-in-law of Ange.   Special thanks to the staff of The Oaks Care Centr...

McCABE, John Campbell (Cabo): Passed away peacefully on 4th April, 2023. Loving husband of the late Joan McCabe, and a loving father of the late Ty Peters McCabe. John was the second son of the of the late Mac and Rennie (Riverton), brother of the la...

PARKER, Laurina Valerie, (Val) (nee Davies): On April 15, 2023, passed peacefully in her sleep at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Gordon, loved mother and mother-in-law of Vickie and Ian, Dale and Jynette, Deb ...

AUCKRAM, Barry James: On March 29, 2023, suddenly at his home in Christchurch. Son of the late Allan and Eleanor Auckram, brother and brother-in-law of Lance (deceased) and Judy, Carol, Ross (deceased), Susanne and Stewart, loved uncle, great uncle, ...