The Press Obituaries

ANDREWS, Margaret Rose (nee Higgins): Peacefully on Friday, December 21, 2018, at Timaru Public Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Bob for 56 years. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Marissa (Wellington), and Paul and Linda. Loved Gran of Joseph, Sarah, Timothy,...

BURGESS, Patricia Mavis (Pat): Passed away peacefully at Timaru hospital on Thursday, December 20, 2018, in her 86th year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Barbara and John Dawson (Waimate), Alistair and Wendy Burgess (Loburn), Craig Burgess (Timaru), and the late...

COLES, Fay MarciaLate of Mundingburra, Townsville, Australia. Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2018. Mother of Janice, John, Graeme, Lee, and Tracey. Adored Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Aged 82 Years "God put His arms around you and took you in His care,...

CONNOR, John (Jack): Jack passed away on December 12, 2018 after a short illness, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Delia. Treasured father and father-in-law of John and Julie, Stephen, Mike and Nikki, and Annmarie. Special fun loving grandfather of Chris and Marcé, Ricky,...

EDER, Grant: Died two years ago on December 25, 2016. The day your heart stopped was when ours broke. Love you forever - Violet, Nicholas, Martin and Joshua.

EILKEN Lillian Pearl: Passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, aged 85. Dearly loved wife of Conrad. Much loved Mum of Valerie, Daphne, Ian, and Brenda. Mother-in-law of Graeme, Peter, Deb, and John. Grandma of Luke and Libby, Holly, Esther and Ryan, Haylie and Calvin,...

FOX, Marie (nee Conroy): 28.10.1928 - 18.12.2018 Passed peacefully in Christchurch after a long battle with ill health. She fought hard and strong to stay with us and continue to be everyone's solid. Their rock. Sadly she took her last breath early Tuesday morning. Dearly...

GARVAN, Isabel: On December 21, 2018, at Oamaru, aged 93 years. Formerly of Highlea Downs farm, Waihao Downs, South Canterbury. Dearly loved wife of the late David, treasured mother of Georgina and John, Katrina, and the late Gregory, and adored Grandma of Sarah. A private...

KOKSHOORN, Pauline Theresa: On December 18, 2018, peacefully at home. Loved and adored wife of the late Joe, devoted and treasured mum of John, and Bernadette, and treasured mother-in-law of Christina; dearly loved Oma of Lane, Anton, and Roseanna, and a Great-Oma of Archer;...

MACKAY, Dorothy Catherine: On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, suddenly but peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Jim, loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Mandy and Paul Burrows, Julie and Murray Hollings, Philip...

OLIVE, Graeme Maurice: 3.11.2018 Lorraine would to sincerely ike to thank family, friends and neighbours for the love and support shown to us in the way of cards, messages, visits and baking at the time of Graeme's passing and farewell. He is dearly missed by all. Thank you to...

McALLISTER, Barry John: Pam, Justine, Louise, Bryce and Mabel wish to thank everyone for the love and support extended to us at the sad passing of Barry. Thanks for the beautiful flowers, cards, baking and many supportive visits. A special thank you to everyone who helped...

MILLER, Rhiannon: Passed away peacefully at Strathallan Rest Home, Timaru, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Loved husband of the late John, and a respected father of Sian, and David. Messages to PO Box 663, Timaru. At Rhiannon's request, a private family service has been...

MITCHELL, Reverend Colin Arthur (Arthur): On December 20, 2018, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Loved by his wife Jocelyn, much loved father and father-in-law of Prudence Crawley, Warwick and Catherine, Hamish and Sinead, loved grandad of Nicholas; Scott; Danielle,...

MONRO, Diana Russell: Died at Christchurch, on December 18, 2018, peacefully after a short illness, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Lyndall, Bruce and Sandra, Alan and Andrea, Sally and Fraser. Granny of...

NOONAN, John Anthony Reverend Father: Loved and respected priest of the Diocese of Christchurch for 54 years. Passed away peacefully at Nazareth House, Christchurch, on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Requiescat in Pace Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's ProCathedral,...

RODGERS, Kevin Francis: 3.8.1944 - 20.12.2018 On Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Burwood Hospital Christchurch, aged 74 years young. Loved son of the late Stephen and Barbara, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Melissa and Paul, Katie and James, treasured Papa of...

STANSBURY, Beryl Ethel: 15.11.1925 - 18.12.2018 Loved wife of the late Royce Stansbury. Cherished mum of John and Margaret, Gerald and Carol, Bryan and Gaylene, Wayne and Barbara, Daryl and Helen, Philip, Sandra and Keith, Sherryl, Dee and Robbie, Karyn and Peter. Loved...

THOMAS, David Nelson: Peacefully after a long, well fought battle, at his home in Kaituna Valley, on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. In his 77th year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Noel, much loved dad of Anna and Brent, loved granddad of Jamie, Sophie, and Mollie, loved...

THOMPSON, Robert Gary (Gary): Passed away peacefully at Maidstone Lifecare, aged 82, on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Dearly loved husband of Joy for 60 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Kim, David and Nina, and Debbie. Loved Dad of fur baby Abby, loved...

WILLIAMS, Brian Geoffrey: On December 20, 2018, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, aged 67 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Vernice, much loved dad of Corey, Rachel and Cameron. Treasured poppa of Caitlyn, and Zoe. Loved youngest brother of Carol,...

YOUNG, Elizabeth Ann (nee Cairns): (Registered Nurse of 50 years) On December 20, 2018, peacefully at her home in Christchurch. Loved wife of the late Randall Young and the late Edwin Charles Manhire. Dearly loved mother of Michael and Nigel, and mother-in-law of Maribel and...

HOOPER, John Kenneth (Ossie): Juliet, John and Karen, Grant, Mick and Jane, Lyndsay and Kevin, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, wish to sincerely thank relatives, friends and neighbours for your support following Ossie's passing. The beautiful flowers, cards, visits,...

JAMES, Carole Anne (nee O'Sullivan): 18.4.1948 – 21.12.2017 The Tide Recedes The tide recedes, but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops and yet it lingers on in sweet refrain. For every...

BRINE, James William (Jim): Passed away peacefully in his sleep, on December 16, 2018, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Barbara for 58 years, father of Joanne Bykerk, and Nicola Brine, and partners, Dave Bykerk, and David Wise, much loved grandad of Hayley, and...

McLENNAN, Philip John (Scone): Passed away as the result of a tragic accident at Hukarere on December 17, 2018, aged 59. Adored and deeply loved son of Ross and the late Marjorie, cherished brother and brother-in-law of Norman and Wendy, and Carolyn and Ross, devoted uncle of...

WRIGHT, Allan Murray: At home, in Christchurch on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Betty, loved father and father-in-law of Corey and Anne-Marie, and Corrine. Grandad to Stacey, and Katie. Uncle of Craig and Kirsten. Allan was much loved by...

BALCH, Kendal Richard (Ken): Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on December 17, 2018, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Gabrielle (Gay), loved father and father-in-law of Richard (deceased), Ruth and Clifford Bucknell, Judith (deceased), Jillian, and Helen and Maurice...

BRADFORD, Sheila Evelyn: Now resting in peace after slipping away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Aged 80 years. Loved wife of the late David. Sheila will be deeply and truly missed by her daughters Melissa and Tafflyn, sons-in-law Duane and Barry, and the next generations;...

BUTTERWORTH, Winifred Ellen (formerly Johnson, nee Harper): 24.8.1924 - 16.12.2018 Passed peacefully at Bainswood Rangiora. Dearly loved mother of Gwenda, Helen, Fred, Carol, Ian and their partners. Loved Nana of her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and...

GALE, Ernest: Peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Wesley Hospital. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, loved father of John, Barry, Susan Watts, Linda Gobbe, and Peter, and loved granddad of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private...

GARLAND, David Alexander: On Monday, December 3, 2018, following a battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Beverley of 60 years, loved father and father-in-law of Bruce and Chandra (Canada), Ross and the late Jennifer (USA), Susan (deceased) and Ray Short...

HOLLOWAY, Theresa Josephine (nee Kean): On Monday, December 17, 2018. Theresa passed away at Calvary Hospital, Invercargill, surrounded by her three daughters. Aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Kevin, and a loved mother, mother-in-law of Marjory Ellen and Michael...

HOWES, Graeme Ward: Passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2018, aged 57. Loved partner of Pam, loved father of Steve, Madi and Nick, Kyle and Amy, and Sam. Adored Grandie of Madox and Alex, loved son of Gail, and brother Lyn. Private cremation.

McCARTHY, Graeme John: Mac, it is ten years since you're gone, It was at the parties where you shone. I miss the fun times that we had, On the bowling green you were so rad. Riding bicycles to the pubwas not your fore, Whoever said you were a bore. Now you're gone we are...

McCARTHY, Graeme: 10 Years How Can It Be? Our brother is always in our memories and hearts and always will be. - Your loving sisters, Linda and Le Anne.

NIELSEN, Julie Catherine: Peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by family, on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Dearly loved wife and 'chook' of the late Brent. Dearly loved mother of Soren and Klaus, and step-mother of Ellenese and Imogen. Nana to Xavier and Zoe. Sister of...

PRICE, Loretta Claudette (nee MacAuley): Loretta (Rettie), 83 years old, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on December 15, 2018, at Christchurch Hospital. She was married to Kenneth William Price in 1956 and they separated in 1983. She is survived by her...

WATKINS, Elaine Mary (nee Brown): Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2018, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Mother of David and Nena (Gore), Glenys and Michael Smith (Queenstown), and Peter and Linda (Perth). Grandma to Lisa, Callum, Diane, Lucas,...

CAUKWELL, Keith David: A Memorial Service to celebrate Keith's life will be held in the North New Brighton Community Centre, 88 Marine Parade, North New Brighton, Tomorrow (Wednesday), at 10.30am.

HANNA, Margaret Joan (Joan) (nee Baird): It is with great sadness Joan's family announce her passing on December 16, 2018, aged 74 years. She died peacefully in the arms of Vince, her loving husband. Loved mum of Tony, Wendy, and Paul and a loved Nana and GG. Rest in...

HATTAWAY, Neil Gordon: On December 15, 2018, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary, loved father and father-in-law of Chris and the late Ros, Allen and Sue, Kathy and Kevin, Malcolm and Keri, loved granddad of Blake, Thysje, and Michael; Jayson,...

McNAUGHT, Samuel Robert: In loving memory of our husband, dad, father-in-law, pop, and great pop, who passed away 5 years ago on December 18, 2013. Remembered with love - Your wife Annie, all your children, and grandchildren.

PATERSON, Hugh William: (Late of Waikuku). Hugh peacefully passed away on December 12, 2018, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband and long-time companion of Helen. Loved father and father-in-law and friend of Jan, Greg, Mark, Rachael, the late Nicky, Sarah, Tim and Go. Loved...

WASTNEY, Elspeth Graham (nee Arundel): Peacefully at Wakefield Homestead surrounded by her loving family. Treasured wife of the late Robin. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Bernie, Debbie and Kip, and Jane and Paul. Loved Grandma of Daniel, Scott, Anika,...

WILKINSON, Stanley Gordon (Stan): On December 16, 2018 at Waihi Lodge in the loving care of his family, aged 94. Dearly loved husband of the late Olive. Loving father and father-in-law of John and Henny, Mark and Jenny, Kim and Marie, Kay and Solomon and Lex. Much loved...

MORGAN, Joyce Mary (Joy): Passed away peacefully on December 15, 2018, at Howick Baptist Hospital. Loving wife of Clive. Loved and cherished Mum of Nigel, Julie and Nigel Hamilton (Christchurch). Loved Nana of Jade and Casey Morgan. A celebration of Joy's life will be held at...

NOLAN, Simon Andrew: Ex NZ Navy. It is with great sadness that we advise of Simon's passing at ''CHT Bernadette Hospice'' Mt Maunganui, on December 14, 2018. Treasured only son of Stewart (Stew) and loved stepson of Trish. Much loved brother of Michelle, and loved son of...

WATSON, Ian Alexander: Passed away after a long illness at home on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, aged 79 years. Loved husband of Maureen. Loved father and father-in-law of Denise and Peter, Duncan and Theresa, and Susanne and Phil. Loved Granddad of Blair, Amy, Holly and...

ANDERSON, Marie: On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital; aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Elwyn Rickerby and Raymond Anderson, loving 4th daughter of the late Louise and Tony Burns (Waterloo Road), much loved mother and mother-in-law...