Past Funeral Notices

Brown, Winifred Doris,

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Doris died peacefully at Nazareth Care, surrounded by family. Doris was the loved wife of the late John David Brown, and the loved mother of Paul and Margaret, Gary and Lynne, Megan and Dave, and Patsy and Taz. She was a proud grandmother and great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by her fami...

BOWEN Dr. Anthony John (Tony)

On May 20^th 2025, at Christchurch Hospital aged 83.

Dearly loved husband of the late Betty; and cherished companion of Susanne Leeming.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Renata, and Christopher and Janna.

Dziadek to Laura, and opa to Saoirse and Cara.

Always in...

LANGE Russell James, on May 17^th 2025 at Christchurch Hospital Dearly loved husband of Jill, much loved father and father-in-law of Jasmine & James, Adam & Hana, and Nick & Bridget; and adored Pops of George, Annabelle, and Henry.

Messages to the Lange family c/- P.O. Box 187 Lyttelton.

On Monday May 12^th 2025 at Christchurch Hospital , Russ in his 91st year, passed away surrounded by his loving family.

Dearly loved husband of both the late Janice Fergus and the late Phyllis Fergus. Adored father and father in law of Karen and Richard, Glenn and Mel, and Blair.

Loved brother of Colleen Cole and cherished Pop t...

SIMPSON, Professor Harold John (John): ONZM

Died Sunday, 18 May 2025, aged 100, at Merivale Retirement Village, Christchurch.

Beloved husband of the late Ming Simpson (d.2012), father of Andrew, Jane, and Hugh, and grandfather of his only grandchild, Francis.

RIP

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Peacefully on May 19, 2025, in his 60th year.

Dearly loved son of the late Lynn and Dorothy Saunders.

Loved nephew of Denva, Gary and Margaret, Nicole, Jenny and the late Frank Riley, and a special cousin to his wider family.

A sincere thanks to the staff at Banbury Park Care Centre for their care of Austin.

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 On 24^th May 2025 at Charles Upham Resthome, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Albert.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Catherine and Jim, and Jackie and Robert. Loved Oma to Robert and Anna, and Jessica.

Messages may be addressed to ‘The van Groen Family” c/- PO BOX 26051, North Avon, Christchurch...

GARDINER Zephrine Eleanor:

Passed peacefully at Rose Court, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Aged 92. Dearly loved wife of Peter for the last 65 years, loved and cherished mum of Nelson, Megan, and Traci, much loved Zephie to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral to celebrate the life of Zephrine will be held at St ...

SULLIVAN, Brigid Clare (nee Crowe):
Died peacefully at home on May 15, 2025 (aged 84).
Loved wife of Dick for 60 years.  Eldest daughter of Tim and Clare Crowe.
Much loved Mother and Nana of her 7 children, 17 grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters; Tim and Carol and Jonathan, UK.
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DRAPER John Clifford

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Montgomery, Carmel Mary

On 8 May 2025 in her 82nd year. Passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Loving and treasured wife of Paul and devoted mother to Kate and her partner Hamish Win, beloved Grandmama of Cleo, special friend of Hamish Lucas and cherished friend of many.

R.I.P

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On May 11^th 2025, peacefully at Palm Grove Care Centre, aged 91 years.

Dearly loved husband of Dorothy, Much loved father and father in law of Andrew and Karyn, Tim and Tanja and Jonathan and Rachelle. Much loved grandad of Liam; Joseph, and Simon; and Lily, and Jack.

Loved brother of Gillian.

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Late of Cornwall Gardens, Christchurch. On May 8, 2025, at Metlife Merivale Village, on the eve of his 85th birthday.

A loved son, brother, uncle, and friend. A member of the Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem, Barry was also a dedicated friend to the Sisters of the Carmelite Monastery, and a long-time appreciator of the arts, theatre, and horticu...

McCaw, William Alexander (Bill)

Died at Christchurch Hospital on 6 May aged 97, beloved husband of the late Bunny, much loved father and father-in-law of David, Steph and James, Marie and Paddy, John and Susan, and cherished grandfather of Brooke. Bill was also a devoted uncle and great uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

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Suddenly on May 3, 2025, at his home, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Cherry. Loved father of George and James; father-in-law of Rikki-Lee and Lizzie; grandfather of Isabelle and Katie; Alfie. Brother of Isabella and the late William. Messages to: The family of Tim Armitage, c/- PO Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644 or via the John Rhind website – send...

MAY, Jocelyn Dawn;
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in her 92^nd year, at Rose Court Retirement Village.
Beloved wife of the late Lindsay.
Loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of John and Desley, Rachel and Ernest, and Robin. Much loved grandmother of Jacob, Genevieve, Luke, David, N...

Passed away peacefully at Casmere View Care Centre surrounded by his family on Saturday May 3, 2025 aged 96 years. Much loved husband of the late Juin and the late Valmai. Cherished father and father-in-law of Peter and Gail, Wendy and Jeff Mosley, and the late Linda. Peter was a devoted and loving grandfather to Brendon and Mandy, Gemma, Melis...