Obituaries

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, ...

NICOL, Janice Elaine: (née Rowntree) On March 30, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81. Dearly loved wife of Frank for 62 years.  Much loved mum and mother in law of Lee and Pam, Joanne, Tina and Stuart, and Amanda.  Love...

McCLELLAND, Julie Lynn (nee Shepherd):  Sadly passed away, unexpectedly on March 24, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 63 years.  Beloved wife of Stuart.  Dearly loved mother of Lynnie, Peter, Eloise, and Frances, and adored grandmother of her ...

van EIJK, Shirley May (Foote): On March 28, 2023, passed peacefully at Park Lane Retirement Village, in her 87th year. Much loved wife of the late Pieter, loved mum of Tom, Gary, Brian and Nick and their families. Special thanks to the staff from Pa...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...