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Dr Peter Wade LAW

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Peter LAW Obituary

(M.B., Ch.B., F.R.N.Z.C.G.P.)

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on November 24, 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved and cherished husband and soulmate of Lesley for 60 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of David and Victoria, and Catherine and Brett Whyte. Treasured Grandad of Eléonore, Guillaume, Mathilde; and George. Much loved brother of Janet and Jim (deceased), and Christine and Richard (both deceased), a loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Peter was a highly respected family doctor, dedicated to his patients and community, and admired for his compassion, integrity, and public service. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, professionally and personally. Heartfelt thanks to the St John Ambulance service and the doctors and nurses of Ward B5, Christchurch Hospital, for their exceptional care and kindness.

"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:
marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."
- Psalm 139:14

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Peter Law, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. At Peter's request, a private service for immediate family has been held.


Published by The Press on Nov. 29, 2025.

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Dr Larry Skiba

December 17, 2025

He told a great history of Antactica and enjoyed book on the birds of the Shirley golf course@

Yvonne Richards

December 5, 2025

RIP Peter. Many memories of our association in Benmore and Twizel.
Condolences to your family.
Howard and Yvonne
Richards, Yamba, Australia.

Nadine Carville

December 3, 2025

Sincere Condolences to all Dr Laws family he was my wonderful personal professional GP for many years, delivered our three children and was always so caring and offered such wonderful support.

Nettie

December 2, 2025

Our sincere thoughts and condolences to you Lesley and your family. Peter was our family doctor for many years and often went beyond his normal GP role for us, something we will never forget. Nettie & Neil Pavitt

Sue Witheridge

December 1, 2025

Dr Law was my GP at Greers Rd/Harewood Rd in Bishopdale.
A very kind and knowledgeable man.
Condolences to family.

Tony Blackstock

December 1, 2025

RIP Peter Law - a doctor who made time and never forgot the people of Otematata, Omarama and Twizel.
Story: My father(Ron Blackstock) near the end of his life made a call to the Christchurch surgery not having made an appointment. When all prior waiting patients had been seen the receptionist spoke to Peter and said that there was a further person waiting to see him even though it was past surgery hours. Peter asked for my father's name and when informed he remembered the family surname and requested to see Dad.
After exchanging pleasantries Peter asked Dad when he last had a check up. In the Air Force was Dad's reply. Peter then proceeded to provide an update on the previous 70 plus years.

Neil Le Compte

November 30, 2025

Great doc even though many only saw him when needed.
He had to remove a fish hook from my finger back in late 60s. In Otematata
RIP young man and thanks for being there when needed.

Trina Edwards

November 30, 2025

Thank you for bringing me into the world nearly 54yrs ago at Twizel Maternity Hospital...My Mum still recalls his lovely bedside manner & brought a big plate of lettuce Christmas Day for her 1971...RIP Dr Law:)

Jo Newton (nee Andrew)

November 30, 2025

RIP Dr Lewis. A brilliant family doctor in Òtematata & Twizel. Condolences to all his family and friends.

Rosemary Hill(née Walker)

November 29, 2025

Wonderful Dr Law at the birth of two of our boys and always just a phone call away . Highly respected in Twizel and Otematata ! RIP Dr Law

Rosanne Walls

November 29, 2025

The Best Dr, thank you. Condolences to the family.
RIP Dr Law

Brian Meadows

November 29, 2025

My deepest sympathy Lesley, I greatly enjoyed the friendship we formed at Arvida Gym.
My thoughts are with you and your family
Brian Meadows

Mitchill Moir

November 29, 2025

To the entire Law whanau / family. Our deepest condolences from the Moir family. Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.

Your family made great sacrifices so that the wider community could benefit from the care Dr. Law so generously provided.

Thank you Dr. Law for all you did.

McPherson Family

November 29, 2025

On behalf of the McPherson family I would like to pass on my condolences to the family. Peter was our family Doctor in Otematata and then Twizel & then my parents continued to see him when they moved to ChCh and continued as Patients until Peter retired. He was a fabulous no holds barred Doctor and was there for you regardless of the time of day or night. He was a big part of my life when I was about 6-7 yrs old with pneumonia, he did a house visit 3x daily for about 2 - 3 weeks to give me injections so I didn´t have to go into Oamaru Hospital. A very dedicated Doctor that was just the best. May you RIP Dr Peter Law

Fran Maaka

November 29, 2025

He was our family Doctor in Otematata and Twizel, and is still to this day the best Doctor that we ever knew. R.I.L Dr Law. Always remembered with love and fondness.

Carolyn Stevens & the Late Neville

November 29, 2025

A marvellous Dr& Gentleman. R.I. P. Dr Law. Condolences to all his family.Our DR in Twizel and ChCh

Susan Fergusson

November 29, 2025

I always remember going to him after the birth of my first child in Twizel and when I went for my 6 week check up I was so embarrassed as I had all my dignity back and he put me at ease and said " Don't be embarrassed, it is just like a plumber laying a drain to me" certainly put my mind at ease.
RIP Doctor Law you were the best.
Condolences to the family Xx

Joy collins

November 29, 2025

Greatest Doc ever, sorted my late husband's, Dave Hetherington,kidney problems after our 1st visit to him..we spoke of Peter often with the mist respect we could.RIP x

Timms family

November 29, 2025

Very sad to hear of Dr Laws passing. Wonderful doctor, best we have ever had. Once he retired it wasn't the same and we still quite often speak of him with lovely memories. Our thoughts are with you all.

Shona Smith Omarama

November 29, 2025

A very respected Doctor in Twizel back in the 70´s
RIP Doctor Peter Law

Ann

November 29, 2025

Best Doctor I ever had. Sorry to hear of his passing. Will always be remembered by me.

Kerri Moir

November 29, 2025

I believe I was around 2yrs old when I was first taken to Dr Law on the corner of Hareward and Greers Rd. Through the years he supported our mother raising 3 children on her own, not only as a doctor but also if she needed someone to support her when her growing children (the son mainly) needed a good talking to from a great male role model. He has been missed since he retired, but no where near as much as you will all miss him.
He was the greatest doctor, condolences to you the family, blessed to have had a man like him in your lives.

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