Past Funeral Notices

LIBEAU, Rita Iris Frances (formerly Jenkins, Free, nee McNabb) – On December 14, 2024, peacefully at Parklands Hospital, Christchurch in her 95th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Stan Jenkins and John Free. Much loved mother of Peter and Frances and loved grandmother of Laura. Special thanks to the staff at the ...

ROSSITER, Mary Catharine:
Mary passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, aged 82, at Brookhaven Rest Home after a blessing, and with her family around her. The family wish to acknowledge the wonderful care provided by all the staff at Brookhaven. In lieu of flowers please donate to Dementia Canterbury at Dementiacant...

IRVING Diane Margaret-on December 7^th, 2024, at Summerset Avonhead, following a brief illness.

Beloved wife of the late John, and mother of Rachel, and Rebecca, and mother-in-law of Matthew, and

loved Nanny of Jake and Sam.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Lyn and the late Derek, and sister -in-law of W...

ARTHUR, Helen Judith: Passed away on Saturday November 30, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 88 years. Much loved Mum to Paul, Auntie to Penelope and Ian, Oma to Jonelle, Tom and Luke. Thankyou too Richelle and Liz for all the care and love you gave Mum. Loved friend of Joy and Jan.

Thankyou Penelope...

After a long illness passed away peacefully at Kaiapoi Lodge, aged 81. Loved husband of Adrienne, adored father and father-in-law of Grant, Tracy and Friday, Louise, Mark and Fenia. Very much loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with Tony’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Tony will be greatly missed by all those...

MCEVEDY
Michael Thomas QSO, KStJ, JP
19 December 1940 – 27 November 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Thomas McEvedy, who died peacefully on Wednesday morning, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Adrienne (deceased), cherished father and father-in-law of Cath...

WHITEHEAD, MARK ROBERT – passed peacefully, at home surrounded by family on Wednesday 13th November 2024.  He is remembered with love by his wife Nicola, daughter Sophie, son Tom, son-in- law Sam and grandchildren Isla, Louie and Madeline. Following a courageous battle with cancer, although the grief and loss is immense, the fami...

GREER, Diana Patricia (nee Curry),

On Monday 28^th October 2024, at Ilam Lifecare, Christchurch, aged 85.

Dearly loved wife of the late Hughie, loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Cheryl Greer, and Catherine and Sean Flanagan. Devoted nana of Thomas, Hamish, and Riley.

The family wish to thank all the staff at I...

Karen Elva (née Skevington)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Karen on October 6, aged 67. Much loved daughter of the late Melvyn and Elva Skevington, much loved wife of the late Robin, sister and sister-in-law of Cheryl and Paul Kiesanowski, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Nicole, and Richard and Olivia an...

It is with the heaviest of broken hearts to announce, Steven George Harold Belchef passed away on the 1st of October suddenly, at home. He was the beloved Son of the late Beryl and George Belchef, Brother to Anita Belchef and Uncle to Jorge and Belinda Belchef.

Messages may be addressed to the Belchef family C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 80...

HOLDSTOCK, Colin Frederick,

Died peacefully in his 90^th year. Much loved husband of Veronica (V’ron), and Dad to Mandy and Andrew.

He leaves many special friends behind.

Special thanks to all Palm Grove Rest Home staff for your love, care, and support.

Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Colin Hold...

BULL, Bruce Donald:
On Tuesday, 24 September 2024 at Lady Wigram Village (aged 82 years). Dearly loved husband of Carol. Loved father of Mark, Blair, Sandra & Adam. Loved Grandad of Hayden & Aaron. Loved Poppy Bruce of Cassie and Cameron. Loved Great Poppy Bruce to Michael. Loved brother of Joan & family.
Specia...

WORTERS, John Joseph:
Passed peacefully on Wednesday, 25 September, 2024, at Bupa Parklands, aged 79 years.
Loved brother to his many siblings, and loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to the staff and carers at Bupa Parklands for their love, care and support.
In accordance with John’s wish...

FITZSIMMONS, KATHLEEN MONICA

Sister Kathleen RSM

On 29^th September 2024, at Nazareth House, Christchurch, supported by staff, her Mercy community and family.  Aged 88 years.  Dearly loved member of Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa,

Sisters of Mercy New Zealand, in the 69^th year of he...