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It is with great sadness we announce Hazel’s passing on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, aged 80. Dearly loved and devoted wife of Merv, beloved mother and mother-in-law to Dean and Kathryn, Melinda and Matthew, Rob and Lisa, Juliet and Chris, Chaz and Donna. Cherished Nana to Ruby, Harry, Molly, Jesse, Jordy, Jasmine and Amelia and … Lire la suite

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, … Lire la suite

Harrison, Colleen Dawn. On Saturday, July 12, 2025, peacefully with family; aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Larry and Dianne, and Neil and Helen, loved and adored grandma of Ben and Gina, Matt, and the late Simon; Glenn and Gemma, Rachel and Kyle, loved and … Lire la suite

Courtney, Malcolm Alexander. On Friday, July 11, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital; aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Frances, much loved father and father-in-law of Angela and Hans, Chris and David, Halden and Karen, Regan and Emma, loved grandad and great-grandad. The family wish to acknowledge the care extended to Malcolm by Beauty and … Lire la suite

Woodham, Julie. Passed away peacefully at Bupa Parklands, on Friday July 11, 2025. Dearly loved wife of the late Des Woodham, much loved daughter of the late Jim and Lorna O’Connor, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Ann O’Connor and Patrick Fogarty, Paul and Chris O’Connor, and Mark and Karen O’Connor, dearly loved aunt and … Lire la suite

Peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Elms Court Village; in her 93rd 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, Upper Riccarton, on … Lire la suite

Died peacefully in the evening of 29 June in his 88th 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 … Lire la suite

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, … Lire la suite

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 … Lire la suite

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 … Lire la suite

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 … Lire la suite

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 … Lire la suite