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  • Lois Wells Front Oos Photo

    Lois Florence WELLS, (nee Campbell)

    1935 - 2025

     

    On July 27 peacefully, passed away at WesleyCare, in her 90th year, loved wife of the late Peter Alan, sister and sister-in-law of Margaret and the late Frank Wall, stepmother to the Fowler family, special friend of Jerry Moss, and favored friend of the Gunstone family

    Messages may be addressed to “the Wells family” c/- ...

    WHEN
    Thu 31st July 2025 at 10:00 am
    WHERE
    Christchurch Chapel
    15 -19 London Street,
    Richmond, Christchurch
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    Christopher John (Chris) CLARK

    1951 - 2025

    On July 26, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 74 years.

    Cherished husband of Rosemary, and much loved father and father-in-law of Lesley and Lorenzo, Andrew and Kylie, and Jenny and Hamish. Adored Grandad of Zoe and Amy; and Henry and Joshua. A loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle.

    Heartfelt thanks to all who have helped with Chris...

    WHEN
    Fri 1st August 2025 at 1:00 pm
    WHERE
    Christchurch Chapel
    15 -19 London Street,
    Richmond, Christchurch
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  • Wilson Virginia Front

    Virginia Wilson

    1932 - 2025

    WILSON, Virginia (Ginny) Carleton,

    Passed away peacefully on July, 27th 2025, in Christchurch, aged 93 years.

    Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Bernie, Claire and Rob, Granny of Matt, John, Tim (deceased), Lia, Lucy, Ben, and Amy, great Granny of Eamon. Sister of Mick, John, Ter...

    WHEN
    Fri 1st August 2025
    WHERE
  • Robert (Bob) William Cockburn

    1940 - 2025

    COCKBURN Robert William “Bob”

    “Mr Watchmaker”

    Peacefully with family by his side at Palm Grove Retirement Home on Friday July 25, 2025 aged 85 years. Dearly loved and cherished “teenaged sweetheart” and husband of Jan (nee Rogers). Much admired Dad and Father-in-law of Ian (deceased), Roger and Sally, Lin...

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    Jillian Margaret Johnson

    1945 - 2025

    JOHNSON Jillian Margaret

    On July 29th 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 80 years.

    Dearly loved wife of Dave, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ben and Rainy, Todd and Colleen, cherished gran of Maddy, and Connor, and special aunty to Michelle, loved sister of Robin and Robert, and the late Graeme.

    Forever...

    WHEN
    Mon 4th August 2025 at 2:00 pm
    WHERE
    Kaiapoi Club
    113 Raven Quay, , 7630

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    Lois Elizabeth Daly (nee Tucker)

    1942 - 2025

    On July 4, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 83 years.

    Loved wife of John. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Valerie and the late Bob Hampton, Alan and Fay Tucker, Diane and the late Andrew McLean, Robert Daly, and Gilian Daly. A loved cousin, aunt, great-aunt, and loved friend to many.

    Special thanks to the staff of Ward 17...

    WHEN
    Wed 9th July 2025 at 10:00 am
    WHERE
    Christchurch Chapel
    15 -19 London Street,
    Richmond, Christchurch
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  • Margaret Navua McDonald

    1938 - 2025

    MCDONALD

    Margaret Navua:

    Passed away after a courageous battle at Christchurch Hospital on July 6, 2025 with Rod by her side, aged 87 years. Margaret was a strong woman who is finally at peace after an arduous journey through illness. Special thanks to the dedicated staff at Christchurch Hospital. Loved wife of the late Colin McDonald, mo...

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    Rita Alice Jackson

    1940 - 2025

    Jackson – Rita Alice (Harris) Formerly of Reefton. Rita passed peacefully on 5th July 2025. Loved wife of Alex for 65 years. Daughter of Gordon and Mary Harris, sister to Ellis, Irene and Bill, “all deceased” Mother and mother in law to Beryl and Baz, Neville and Barry. A special heartfelt thank you to the staff and residents of Bloomfield Court Retire...

    WHEN
    Tue 8th July 2025 at 1:30 pm
    WHERE
    Kaiapoi Co-operating Church
    53 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi, 7630
  • Ronald Gordon Drummond

    1936 - 2025

    DRUMMOND, Ronald Gordon, (Ron),

     

    Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle on Sunday 6 July 2025, aged 88 years.

     

    Dearly loved husband of Kathy for 65 wonderful years, loved father and father-in-law of Jacqui and Nathan, Delia, Michelle and Darren, loved grandad of Kyle, Taine, Levi, Holly, Harley, and Jes...

  • Kathleen Joyce Keown

    1932 - 2025

    KEOWN Kathleen Joyce:

    Passed away peacefully, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, aged 93. Wife of the late Paddy, much loved mum of Kerry, and Sheena, much loved nana of Tyler, Jaxon, and Lewis, great-grandmother of Lincoln, and August.

    “This day the Lord hath given me has ended”

    In accordance with Kathleen’...

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    Janice Shirley (Jan) Blackwell

    1941 - 2025

    Of Christchurch.

    On July 2, 2025, peacefully in her sleep, aged 83 years.

    Loved aunt of Anita Fraser and family.

    Special thanks to the staff of Rosewood Lifecare for their wonderful care over the past three years.

    Jan’s funeral service will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, C...

    WHEN
    Mon 7th July 2025 at 1:00 pm
    WHERE
    Christchurch Chapel
    15 -19 London Street,
    Richmond, Christchurch
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    Paul Edward John Ayres

    1958 - 2025

    Passed away suddenly on 30 June 2025. Much loved husband and best friend of Shona for 43 years. Loved Dad of Jonathon and Sarah, Ryan and Kimberley. Cherished Pop of Maddison and baby Dallas. Dearly loved son of Patricia Ayres-Peoples and the late Murray Ayres. Loved brother to Coral and Pete, Bruce and Pam and brother in law Wayne. Loved by his nieces...

    WHEN
    Mon 7th July 2025 at 1:00 pm
    WHERE
    Harewood Crematorium
    Wilkinsons Road,
    Harewood, Christchurch
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  • Ben Coates Main Cover Photo

    Benjamin (Ben) Coates

    1995 - 2025

     

    Passed away unexpectedly due to a medical event at home on Wednesday June 25, 2025 aged 29 years. Adored son of Jeremy Coates and Vicky Ward. Much loved brother of George and Harriet. Loved stepson of Sonja. Will be sadly missed by the extended family and many friends. Messages to the family of Ben Coates c/- PO Box 26051 North Avon, Chri...

    WHEN
    Wed 2nd July 2025 at 10:00 am
    WHERE
    Harewood Crematorium
    Wilkinsons Road,
    Harewood, Christchurch
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  • Gallagher John Front

    John Gallagher

    1951 - 2025

    GALLAGHER John Rhodes:

    Died at home on June 25, 2025, aged 73, after fighting a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s and heart issues that he knew he was never going to win.

    Loved husband of Maree for 52 years (and they said it wouldn’t last). Loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Belinda, and Brett. Outstan...

    WHEN
    Tue 1st July 2025 at 1:00 pm
    WHERE
    Harewood Crematorium
    Wilkinsons Road,
    Harewood, Christchurch
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  • Martin Jones

    1942 - 2025

    With family by his side, on 28th June 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 83 years.

    Much loved husband of Christine, father of Haydon, Nick, and Caroline.  Pop to Saaras, and Carraway.

    Son of the late Nacy and David.  Son-in-law of Val and the late Don Borrell.

    Brother of Warwick, Richard, and Suzy and their families.  ...

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