Obituaries

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...

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...