Obituaries

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, ...

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...