Past Funeral Notices

On Tuesday, September 30^th, 2025, Sami passed away at the Christchurch Hospital aged 79 years, surrounded by his wife and children. He was a dearly loved husband to Sonia, father to Hayssam, Sam and Myriam and Jiddo (Grandfather) to Siena, Eden and Jonah.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hato Hone St John would be appreciated and can b...

BARRETT Patricia Elizabeth “Pat”:

5^th July 1930 – 22^nd September 2025

Passed peacefully into the presence of The Lord on September 22, 2025, at Edith Cavell Lifecare Christchurch. Respected wife of the late Tom Barrett. Pat was a much-loved member of All Saints Anglican Church and well know...

HOBAN Sister Margaret RNDM (formerly Sister Mary Peter Chanel)

On Monday 29^th September 2025, Margaret died peacefully in Nazareth Care.  A dearly loved Sister of the Sisters of our Lady of the Missions,  she was a blessing to her RNDM sisters, her family and her friends.  She will be remembered with gratitude and aff...

(Member of the Society of Mary). Peacefully at Nazareth House Rest Home, Christchurch.  Loved son of the late Harry and Linda Teresa (Hagen) Hogg. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter (Blue) and Patricia Hogg (dec.), Patricia (dec.) and George Laking (dec.), and their families. Loved and respected member of the Society of Mary and the St Josephs C...

Sr M. HILARY R.S.M.

On 18^th September 2025 at Nazareth House, Christchurch, supported by staff, her Mercy Community, and family; aged 98 years.

SHAW Heather:

Died on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Dearly beloved wife of the late John Godfrey Shaw, and much-loved mother of Andrew, Jane, Prudence, and the late Timothy. Treasured sister of Alistair, and loved mother-in-law of Tracy, Vicki, and Doug. Adored Grandma and Gar of Caitlin, Georgia, and Alexandra ...

BATEMAN Robert Alistair “Bob”: Passed away peacefully at Nazareth House, on Friday, September 19, 2025, aged 90 years. Cherished and dearest love of Dianne Hogan. Loved husband of the late Betty. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Fraser and Jill, Granddad Bob of Jack and Bridget, and Georgia. Loved brother of John(dec), and brot...

NEEDHAM, Raymond Dennis, (Snow)

On Friday, September 19^th 2025, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Home, Christchurch, aged 89 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Colleen, very much loved dad and father-in-law of Brian and Brenda, Janice and Shane, Jenny and Malcolm, and the late Karen.

Of St Albans. On September 18, 2025, unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family. Aged 88 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late John for 66 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Tong, Mark and Jo; treasured Granny of Ben, and Steven; Hannah, and Max; great-grandmother of Noelle, and River; and loved aunt of Sue.

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(formerly Sister Mary Joan)  On Saturday, 13^th September 2025, Rosalene died peacefully in Nazareth Care.

A dearly loved Sister of the Sisters of our Lady of the Missions, she was a blessing to her RNDM sisters, her family and her friends.  She will be remembered with gratitude and affection. May she rest in peace.

Special than...

MILNE Olive Brown:

Born in Perth, Scotland, died peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, aged 90 years.

Loved wife of the late David, devoted mum of Lesley and James, Derek and Jenny, beloved grandmother of Emma, Michael, Bridget, and Angus, great grandmother of Christopher, Olive, Arthur, and Ngaire.

Messages ma...

HERBERT: Gerald Ronald Alexander (JP) late of Shellrock, passed in his sleep on September 12^th 2025. Much respected brother of Lorraine, Father of Christopher, Jonathan, Philippa and Simon. Grandfather to all his grandchildren. A graveside service will take place at Glenmark Cemetery on Friday September 19^th at 11:00am.

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Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Damian and Maree, Loretta and Garry, Brendan and Bronwyne, and Rebecca, dearly loved and treasured Grandad ‘Tony...

 (Formerly Sr Bernard) – On Wednesday, September 10^th, 2025 peacefully in Christchurch Public Hospital.

Dearly loved sister of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions.  Theresa was a blessing to her Sisters, family and friends.

She will be remembered with great gra...

On September 9^th ,2025 passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital aged 88 years.

Beloved wife of Guy, loved Mother and treasured Oma to her 5 Children, grand and great grand children

In lieu of flowers, donations to Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand would be greatly appreciated and can be made online at www.caritas.org.nz/donatenow<...

SIDES, Janice Elizabeth Alicia:
On Saturday, 6 September, 2025 at Ngaio Marsh Hospital (aged 83 years).
Lovely wife of Robin; Mum of Elizabeth, Miriam and Rachel; Mother-in-law of David; Nan of Cooper, Aimee, Sara, Byron, Ryan and Kaity, Nathan and Salma, Josie and Isaac; Nannie-J of Jasmine, Indi and Daphne. She was the centre of our famil...

Passed away peacefully on September 2nd, 2025, at home in his 95th year.
Beloved husband to Eleanor, dearly loved father and father-in-law to Pippa and Pete, Bronwyn and Stephen, and the late Marc.
Treasured grandfather to Katy, Xander and Ashley, Blake and Tali, Samuel and Adelle, Alex, and Joseph and Tash
The family would like to ac...

MOORE Marie Helen: (nee McGrath) It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Marie aged 94, on Thursday 4 September 2025 surrounded by love.  Much loved and adored daughter of the late Jack and Alice McGrath, Wife of the late Maurice (Pod), Mother and Mother-in-law of Bill and Gail, Nicola and Richard Curtis,...

HOUGHTON William Ronald “Bill”:

Passed away on peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, aged 92 years. Deeply loved Husband of Margaret “Maggie” for the past 68 years. Dearly loved Dad of Suzanne, Bruce, Ian, and Christine. Loved grandfather of Patrick, Sally, and Stephanie; Joseph, Tessa, Christopher, and Josua; Sam; Esther, M...

Passed away peacefully on 2^nd September 2025 at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 53 years.

Dearly loved husband of Dionne, much loved dad of Patsy, James, and Thomas. Son of Patsy and Bridget, brother of Dierdre, and Kieran, brother-In-law of Tim, and Fiona (UK), loved son in law of Don, brother-in-law to Lloyd, James and Pa...

FRAHM Gavin Selwyn
On August 28th 2025, peacefully at Oxford Hospital, surrounded by loving family, aged 82 years.
Dearly loved husband of Jane. Loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Ann, Terance and Mon, Joanne and Gary, and Bridget and Bill. Loved grandad of Brooke, Grace, and Mitchell; Luke, and George; Darcy and Ash, Megan and N...

BEATTIE, John Victor Charles,

With heavy hearts our beloved John slipped away peacefully in his sleep, at home  in Christchurch, aged 71 years.

Treasured husband of Helen, adored father and cherished friend of Matt and Holly, and the late Samuel.

Much loved son-in-law of Alex and Sally Alexander.

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ARPS Richard Murray

On August 15^th 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 78 years, surrounded by loving family.

Dearly loved husband of the late June.

Loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Jackie and...

HEALEY Maree Patricia passed away peacefully in hospital on 25th August with family at her side. Loved wife of Warren, mother of Michelle and Amanda and the late Richard. Sister to Barbara, Patricia, Michael and Clarry and the late Fay. Grandmother of Bailey and Molly-Rose. Special grandma to Cassie and Tamara, and special great grandmother. Maree will...

On August 24, 2025, aged 86 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Rosemary, and friend and former husband of Margaret.  Much loved father and father-in-law of Karen, Mark and Emma, Riki and Julia, and Jason and Rebecca, and Grandad of George and Ellie, Sophie, Finlay, Jackson, and Alannah.  Loved stepfather to Chris and Caroline, Anita, and Gr...

Marshall James Rowland – (Jim) formerly of Waikanae passed away aged 85 on 24th August in Rangiora. Jim was surrounded by family and had Lorraine his wife of 64 years at his side. Loved father of Stephen and Nicola and father in law of Sarah and Adrian. Truly loved grandfather of Oliver, Brodie, Nicky and Kaley. Loved brother and brother in law of Jani...

HART, Robin Paul Crispin,

On Monday 18 August 2025  at home in Christchurch, in the arms of Brenda, aged 84 years.

Dearly loved husband of Brenda, loved father of Frances, and Bridget, treasured grandfather (Mate) of Keegan, Morgan, Ashlyn, and Rylan, father–in-law of Greg, and Jason.

R.I.P

Messages may be addressed to the f...

On August 15^th 2025, passed away at Summerset Avonhead, Christchurch; aged 84 years.  Dearly loved

wife of the late Robert.  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Pru, John (dec), Jennifer and Jason, and Bronwyn.

Loved nana of Alex and Jed, Blake, Caitlyn, and Devon. Loved daughter of the late Frank and Aves Thompson.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mum, Ellen on August 16, 2025, aged 73 years.
Beloved mother and mother-in-law to Rachel and Craig Huggins, and Melissa and Grant Segar. Devoted granny to Benjamin, Finn, Jack and Gabrielle.
Messages may be addressed to the ““Pender family”” c/- PO Box 26051, North Avo...

On August 16, 2025, peacefully at Bupa Parkstone with family beside her. In her 89th year.

Deeply loved wife of the late Bill. Much loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Dusty Lock, Helen and Greg Buchanan, and Alastair and Jane Mayston. Beloved Grandma of Sam, Chris and Nicole, Emma and Wendy, Liz and Jake, Jake, Callum, and El...

Passed away peacefully on August 13^th, 2025, in Christchurch.

Dearly loved husband of Lesley, beloved father and father-in-law of Helen and David, and Dave and Vanessa, cherished grandfather of Liam; and Lukas, and Sascha.

Messages may be addressed to the “Kissell family” c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christch...

COOK Eileen,

On August 12^th 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by loving family.

Dearly loved wife of David.

Loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of Dene and Anne, Quentin and Eliza, and Russell and Cathy.

Loved and cherished Nan of David, Dulcie, Andrew; Tom, Clare; Cameron, and Courtney.

Rest In Peac...

Formerly of Idris Road, Christchurch.

On August 11, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 90 years.

Much loved husband of the late Patricia; father and father-in-law of Richard and Sarah, and Johnny and Maddie; Grandad of Michael; brother of his 5 sisters and 4 brothers; and a loved uncle.

Dear companion of the late Annie and friend...

SAVAGE Walter- on August 10^th, 2025, peacefully at home. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret; much loved father and father-in-law of Walter & Kath, Robin & Dale, and Peter & Mel.

Treasured poppy of Daisuke & Chinatsu; Liam & Jennifer; Hazel, Rachel, and James. Aged 8...

SHANKS Rachel Elizabeth

1972 – 2025

It is with great sorrow that the family of Rachel Elizabeth Shanks announces her passing on Friday, August 8, 2025, after a long illness.  She is survived by her loving husband Cory, their children Michaela, and Bethany, and her brother Stephen.

Rachel lived most of her li...