Past Funeral Notices

Peacefully, on Sunday, July 13, 2025, with family by her side, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village; aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Bob for 62 wonderful years, much loved, kind and loving Mum of John, and Natalie, dearly loved mother-in-law of Angela, and Ed, loved and treasured Grandma of Hannah and Tom, Ben, James, and Sean, loved sister of...

Peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Elms Court Village; in her 93^rd year. Loved wife of the late Gerald. Joy will be very sadly missed by her friends.

“Always loved, and always remembered”

A Memorial Service for Joy will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, ...

Died peacefully in the evening of 29 June in his 88^th year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Beverley Gilmour.  Much loved step-dad of Heather and Paul, Graeme and Helen and Leisa and Geoff.  Adored Grandad of Tristan, Sarah, Rebecca, Melissa, Ben, Emma, Matthew and Blake and Great-Grandad of Caleb and Liam.  Loved friend of Marilyn (USA) a...

Simeonidis, Margaret Nicol. On June 26, 2025, at Lady Wigram Retirement Village; aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Simeon Simeonidis and of her first late husband Graham Neiman. A much loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Denise; Andrew and Anna; Juliann and Jeremy, and a loving Nana of Aleisha, Amber, Olivia, Nichol...

Ward, Janet Fiona. On Friday, June 20, 2025, in Christchurch with Russell by her side; aged 66 years. Dearly loved wife of Russell, a much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rachael, Steven and Samantha, and a loving Gran of Madelyn. The family wish to acknowledge the tender care extended to Janet by the staff at The Oaks Care Centre. I...

Gwatkin, Frederick Richard (Dick). On June 21, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness; aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jan, much loved father and father-in-law of Nic and Blair Hartland, and Tim and Robin Gwatkin. Adored grandfather of Emma, Tessa, and Ben Hartland, and Oliver and Georgia Gwatkin. Much loved son of the lat...

Slipped away very peacefully, with family by her side, on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Banbury Park; aged 68 years. Dearly loved and treasured wife and best friend of Peter, loved and adored adventurous Mum of Angela Gwyn (Memphis, TN) and Lisa and Brian Starnes (Oakland, TN), loving Grandma of Arianna Gwyn, André Doyle, Oliver Starnes and Lily Starnes, an...

Warren-Stafford, Janice Marion (Jan). On June 14 2025, peacefully at Christchurch. Dearly loved wife of Robin, cherished mother of Allan (Australia). Much loved nan of her grandchildren Carl, Nicole, Ashley, and her 8 great grandchildren. Special sister of Billy, Judy, Heather and Marie. A big Thankyou to the staff at Radius Hawthorne especially Victor...

Williams, Raymond (Ray). On June 16, 2025, at home with family; aged 71 years. A much loved father of Mitchell, Luke, Amie, Robbie, Katie, and Carl and a loved grandfather of Mercedes, Jynaire, Jake, Josh, Maya, and Cooper. Ray was a greatly loved brother of all his siblings. Messages for the Williams family c/o Academy Funeral Services, PO Box 111-01,...

On June 5, 2025, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village; aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Hamish Gregory-Hunt (of Pitt Island, Chatham Islands). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Trish (deceased), Tommy and Rex Edwards, Lorna (deceased) and Jim Loper, Mel, Rowan and Rob, Vaughan and Debbie, and Ben and Adrienne. Loved nana/nan of ...

David died peacefully, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in his 72^nd year. Proud and loving father of John and his partner Rebecca, a much loved Grandad of his grandchildren; Alicia, Ayana, Darnae, and Isaac, dearly loved partner of Larry Beck, loved brother of Jacqueline and Merv Gilbert, Doreen and Roye Daniel, and Michael and Marcelle Best. Dav...

Harper, Herbert (Alan). On Monday, June 9, 2025; aged 85 years, now peacefully at rest with Avril. Much loved husband of the late Avril, loved dad and father-in-law of Dene and Debbie, Mark and Paula, Dawn and Ken, grandad of Kevin and Leanne, Amy and Zak, and Adam, great-grandad of Sophia. Messages to the Harper family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch...

Peacefully, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Burwood Hospital; aged 94 years. Devoted husband of the late Fay, much loved and cherished Dad and father-in-law of Kay and John Baird, Pauline, and John Ellis, loved and treasured Poppa/Big Pop/Grandpop of his eight grandchildren and their partners and his eleven great grandchildren. Courtenay will be sadly mis...

Peacefully surrounded by love, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Burwood Hospital; aged 81 years. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Adele and Bob Johnston, dearly loved and treasured Dad of Andrea, Nathan and Cat, and Cushla, loved cousin of Lester and Sandra Melhopt. Paul will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Now reunited with his belov...

GRAHAM, Carole Florence – On Thursday, May 8, 2025, peacefully in Prebbleton, with Janette by her side; aged 84 years. Much loved wife of the late Neville, loved mother of Janette, adored Nana of Jake and Coby, loved stepmother of Marlene, Carol, Gail and the late Steve, a loved Nana Carole to all her grandchildren. In lieu of flowers,...

On May 4, 2025, at Nurse Maude Hospital; aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Charlie Davis and former wife of Bob Heath and the late Charlie Kohalmi. Loved mother of Toni, James, Rick, Daniel and loved mother-in-law of Mark, Laura, Gina and Katya. Loved step-mother of Julie and Jerome, Angela, Veronica, Michael, Nicola and Gabrielle. Loved Gra...

Caljé Adam Francis. On May 3, 2025, at home in Christchurch; aged 65 years. Much loved son of the late Aarnoud and Geertje Caljé; beloved brother of Esther, brother-in-law of David, and uncle of Trudy and Eva. We wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to Liz, the wonderful nurses at B6 Day Ward and the Cancer Society Drivers for your everyday kindness. D...

Passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. A dearly loved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In lieu of flowers donations to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand would be appreciated and can be made online at View details →

Peacefully, on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Homesteadcare Ilam, aged 80 years. Loving husband of Valerie, much loved father and father-in-law of Gary and partner Debbie, Darryl and Rhonda, Nigel and Jolene, dearly loved Pop of Laura, Kieran, and Hayden; Kelly-Ann, Courtney, and Matt; Robbie, Melissa, Zane, and Hollie, Great-Pop of Archie, and Clayton, and...

Peacefully at her home, with family by her side, on Monday, March 31, 2025, aged 69 years. Dearly loved partner of Laurie, and loved wife of the late William Matthew Elsworth, much loved and cherished mum of Mellisa, Matthew and Kim, and Trent, loved Nana of Brooklyn, Rangi, Sadie and Billie, and a much loved sister and aunty. Shirlette will be sadly m...

 On March 27, 2025, peacefully at Lady Wigram Village; aged 85 years. Dearly loved and cherished, soulmate and husband of Diana, loving father and father-in-law of Richard, Andrew and Katrina, Bryan and Gail, Jonathan and Sinead. Adored grandad of Holly, and Georgia; William, and Lucy; Tania, and Jacklyn. Messages for the Easton Family...

Peacefully with family by her side, on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Cashmere View Care Home, in her 96^th year. Loved wife of the late Laurie, beloved mother and mother-in-law of the late Paul and Nichola and Rod and Ange, treasured Grandma of Dale, Kelly and Jarmen; Dan and Jenna, Lauren and Ty, Gerry and Alyssa, and proud Great-Grandma of Ott...

Peacefully with family by his side, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Summerset at Wigram, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Jude, dearly loved dad of Peter and Melanie, Scott and Selina and Reuben and Bec, treasured grandad of his eight grandsons, loved brother and brother-in-law of Lyall and Lenore, Jeanette and Peter Enright and Christine (deceased...

Peacefully at Avonlea Dementia Care, on Sunday, March 2, 2025, aged 71 years. A dearly loved daughter, mum, nana, great-nana, aunty and sister. Donations to Dementia Canterbury in memory of Diane would be appreciated and may be made online at https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/get-invol...

 Passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, after a short illness, aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Norman, loved mum and mother-in-law of Mark and Sue, Lynne and Jane, Grandma and Nana of Hannah and James Heslop, Kurt and Tash, Jackson and Taylor; Rebekah, Sophie and Charlotte, Great-Grandmother of Mabel and Reuben. Loved si...

Chamberlain, Sandra Joan. On Saturday, February 15, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by loving family; aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoff Duff, and the late Nigel Chamberlain, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Daryl and Kety, Alan and Vanessa, loved Nan/Nana of Tamsyn, Henry; and Jo-Jo, beloved sister and sister-...

Fibbes, Leona Mary. Passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, aged 85 years, after a short illness, surrounded by her loved ones, she is now at peace. Dearly loved and cherished Mum of Shawn, Alan, Gaylene and Gavin, mother-in-law of Sandy, Jane, Andrea and Craig, grandma of Jessica, Lewis, Maddie, Raymond and Brandan, great-grandma of George and Gus....

McFARLANE, Stephen William (Steve) – Suddenly at home, due to a medical event, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Loved husband and best friend of Rosemary, beloved Dad of Brendon and Nic, dearly loved son of William (deceased) and Noeline, brother of Jeffrey (deceased) and Barry, stepdad of Holly and Danny and longtime friend of Diane. Ste...

Clarke, Gavin David. On Sunday, January 26, 2025, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital; aged 50 years. Dearly loved son of David and Shona, much loved brother of Evan, loving partner of Anisah (Jasmine), loved nephew, cousin and friend of many. The family wish to acknowledge the care extended to Gavin by the staff at ICU Christchurch Hospital. Messages to...

RICHARDS, Pauline. On November 25, 2024, after a short battle with cancer; aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom. Much loved Mum of Denise, Lisa and Bronwyn. Cherished Nana of Richard, Claire, Daniel, Tom and Charlie. Adored GG of Max, Lucy and Thomas. Messages to the Richards family c/o P. O. Box 111-01 Christchurch 8443.

MORAN, Eileen Rita – Peacefully at Banbury Park, on Saturday November 23, 2024, in her 90^th year. Loved wife of the late Michael, much loved Mum of Julie, Anna, Peggy, and Cushla, and a loved mother-in-law of Michael, Les, Michael (deceased), and Jack. Always loved and in her thoughts her son Sean, a dearly loved Grandma and...

DINNEEN, John Michael – Passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Saturday October 26, 2024, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 65 years. Loving partner of Kathy, dearly loved father of Lee, and Sineay, a treasured and proud Grandad of Daniel; and Arianna, and Vihaan. John will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Mes...

Rich, Philip Wayne (Phil). On Monday, October 28, 2024, peacefully at Rosewood Lifecare; aged 78 years. Much loved father of Cameron, loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Gaye, and Anne, loving uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Rich family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Celebration of Phil’s life will be held in the Aca...

Ward, Clive Robert. On October 10, 2024, peacefully in his sleep; aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband to Jill for over 70 years.  Much loved father & father-in-law to Russell and Janet, Brian and Kym, Philip and Fay, Chris and Dianne, David and Tina, Diane and Todd.  Wonderful Grandad to his 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The family w...

SCOTT, Maurice Leslie (Mozz) – On October 3, 2024, peacefully surrounded by loving family, at Christchurch Hospital; aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Judith, much loved father and father-in-law of Pam and Ian, Andy and Hil, and Joss and Simon, and a cherished Grandad and Gran-Gran. A special thank you to the staff of ICU...

Sanderson, Marlene Ann. On September 27, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family and friends; aged 82 years. Loved wife of the late Maxwell Sanderson. Dearest mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Peter, Christine, Karen and Robert, Rhonda and Dennis. Beloved Nana of her 12 grandchildren and Nanalicious of her 22 great-grandchildren.

Mills, Margaret Joan. On Sunday, September 22, 2024, peacefully at Elmswood Retirement Village. Dearly loved wife of Richard Parker and Alan Mills (both deceased), Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lyne and Joseph, Gordon and Lynley, Keith and Rabecca, loved nana of her 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family wish to acknowledge the...

SIBLEY, Daphne Mary (nee Quarterman) – Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital; aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn, much loved and respected, mother and mother-in-law of Paula (deceased), Carol and the late Dennis Woodrow, and Graeme and Annette. Daphne’s family would like to gi...

FULLER, Nancy Lorraine – On Tuesday August 13, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her family after a long illness, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of David for 57 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Pamela, Brian and Heidi, Susanne, Graeme and Leonie, and loved by her six grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Mes...

TURNBULL, Donella (nee Walker) – On July 17, 2024, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village; aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John Russell, loved mother and mother-in-law of Allison and Peter, and Pauline and Ed, and treasured Nana of Lauren, Katherine, and Emma; Anna and Nick, and Matt and Hannah, and great-grandch...

Reay, Lorna Grace (nee Richardson). On July 5, 2024, at Ilam Lifecare; in her 93^rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jim and Lyn Reay (Dunedin), Christine and Alistar Busch (Ashburton), Carole and Grant Murray (Kalgoolie) and Pam and Peter Talbot (Nelson). Loved Gran of her 10 grandchildren, loved ...

FOWLER, Murray Boyd (Muzz) – Passed away, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, aged 76 years. Beloved companion of Miriam, and loved husband of the late Rose, and former husband of Catherine. Treasured and dearly missed Dad and father-in-law of Helen and Callum, and Jeff and Candice. Much admire...

REEVES, Robert (Bob) Alan. 09.04.1940 – 17.06.2024. Died suddenly at home.  Much loved partner and husband of Teddy for 50 years. Loved father and father-in-law of David and Sharon Reeves and Leanne Reeves and Murray Lynn. Loved step-father and step father-in-law of Clayton and Jan Alderton (Aust), Rhys Alderton, Charmian and Col...

McARTHUR,  Alastair Charles – Passed away peacefully, on Saturday June 1, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Merle, much loved Dad and father-in-law of John and Mandy, and Peter and Janet. Loved Grandad of Nicholas, and the late Amy, and Christopher. Messages to the McArthur family C/- PO Bo...

Cheshir Shirley Annette (nee Howson). On May 3, 2024, peacefully at Ellesmere Hospital. Dearly loved wife and friend of the late Antony (Tony). Loved daughter of the late Thomas Howson. Garden flowers only please. Messages to the Cheshir family c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Funeral Service will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, ...

Cuff, Norman Welsh (Norm). On Sunday, April 14, 2024, peacefully in Christchurch; aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Nola Kathryn. Much loved father of Benjamin and Adam, and father-in-law of Felicity, loved grandfather of Finn, Luka, and Jordi. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Mary (dec) and Charlie Sargeant, Ray (dec) and Elvie, Eric (dec) a...

Mo’unga, Saimone Sailine. On April 12, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital; aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Lila Linda Mo’unga, much loved father and father-in-law of Norma and Steve, Tonga Matamoana, Simon and Kylie, Ma’ilinoa and Tele, Richard and Sophie, and Frances and Paul. Loved grandfather of Grace, Isaiah, Tamaia, Leela, Moses, Helena, Christ...

Norris, Geoffrey John (Geoff). On Saturday, April 6, 2024, peacefully at Bupa Ashford, with his loving daughter and grandson by his side; aged 84 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Claire and Mark, loved granddad of Tess and Danny, beloved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of all his nieces and nephews. The family wish to acknowledge the car...

Georgeson, Allan Mackay. On April 7, 2024, peacefully on his terms at Nurse Maude Hospice; aged 77 years. Treasured husband of Laraine, proud father and father-in-law of Robin, Lee and Jane, Anya and special Allan/Dad of Jan. Loved and respected grandad of Courtney and Kev, Matt and Chloe, Jamille and Hamish, Kane and Kayla, Allan and Summer, Corbin, J...

WILSON, Marie Elizabeth (nee Tomlins). On March 28, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family at her side; aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor Wilson. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Kylie, and Daryl. Loved Gran of Freya, Jonah, Abby, and Zoe. Loved daughter of the late Leslie and Joyce Toml...

McKENZIE, Thelma Marise (Marise), (ex-Staff Member of Greymouth High School, Hillmorton High School). On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in her 95th year, Marise passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side, at Christchurch Hospital, following a short illness. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Jock, Mum, a...