The Press Obituaries

ANDERSON, William John (Bill): Peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, aged 75 years. Loved and deeply devoted husband of the late Maureen Joan (nee Mahoney) and the late Dorothy Ellen (nee Donaldson). Adored and respected father and father-in-law to Megan; Deborah and...

BRAWLEY, Colin John: (Reg. No 888070) Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, on July 17, 2019. Aged 87 years. Son of the late Robert and Ivy, and brother of the late Desmond, the late Russell, and Arnold. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the...

DAVIES, Inger (nee Kristiansen): b.1933 Denmark, d. July 16, 2019 at home in Taupo. Wife of the late Neville V. since 1954, mother and mother-in- law of Mike and Sue (Hororata); Ross and Lee-Anne (Hawea); Helen and Michael (Dunedin); Steve and Leanne (Banochburn); and Geoff...

GIRVAN, Allan Henry: On July 17, 2019, passed away peacefully at Hutt Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Veronica for 73 years. Much loved father of Bryan and Annette, Barry and Lorraine, Steve and Sharon, John and Christine. Loved Pops of Jason,...

KELLAWAY, Colin Peter (Peter): Peacefully at home, on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, aged 88 years. Loved husband of the late Patricia. Loved father of Susan and George Carnoutsos, Christine and Christopher Martin. Loved Grandad of Sarah and Jon, Amy, Liz and Jordan, Justin, Katie...

McNEILL, Bruce Peter: On July 15, 2019, unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital; aged 72 years. Loved husband of Helen, loved father and father-in-law of Angela (London), and Grant and Sally (London), and a loved granddad of Niwa, Quanah, Indy and Tova. Loved brother of Ian,...

NICKLESS, Mary Margaret (nee Brosnahan): 19.7.2018 In memory of a dearly loved and missed family member. Now at rest with her parents at Waimairi Cemetery.

O'LOUGHLIN, Lorna Mary: Passed away peacefully on July 18, 2019, at Edith Cavell Lifecare, Christchurch, aged 93 years. Dignified until the end. Cherished and respected mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Peta, James and Heather, Kathryn and Bernie, Richard and Annie....

WEBB, Peter John: On July 16, 2019, at Ohau, Horowhenua, aged 78 years. Son of the late Roland and the late Myra Webb. Beloved husband of Susan. Much loved father and father-in-law of Rachael and Tim Matthews (Wellington); Rebecca Webb and Ed Hohaia (Ahipara); Fraser Webb and...

WEBSTER, Dorothy (nee Walker): Died peacefully at Parkwood Lodge, Waikanae, on July 16, 2019, aged 107 years. Dorothy was the loved wife of the late Gordon M S Webster. She was also the loved mother and mother-in-law of Ritchie and Jenny, and Murray and Elaine, loved grandma...

DILLON, James: 18.07.2017 Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps him near. Love always and forever - Maureen and family

HOFFMAN, Noel Edward: Passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, aged 77. Much loved husband of the late Jeanette; father, father-in-law, friend, and granddad of Marc and Heidi; Lisa and Mark; and Fraser; and Zoey. Messages may be addressed to The Family of...

SAVAGE, Francis Leslie (Frank): Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Hilda Ross Hospital, in his 77th year. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Lynette. Loved father of the late Kevin, Karen and Mark and Jason. Special grandad of Christopher, Finley and Matty....

SWANSON, Ross Mackie: On July 13, 2019, surrounded by family, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Pam, much loved father of Richard and his partner Kevin, Paul, and Edward. Loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Jan, Graeme and Helen, and...

ANDERSON, Kayde Logan (Special K): On July 14, 2019, tragically passed away as the result of an accident, aged 9 years. Will be forever loved by his parents Damian and Carrie, and his brothers Jordan, and Flynn. Much loved by all his family and everyone who met him. Special...

ANDERSON, Robert James (Rob): On July 15, 2019, after a short illness, aged 70 years. A dearly loved husband of Julie. A much loved father of Laura, Gemma and Nicole. Messages c/- the Anderson family to PO Box 35046, Christchurch 8640. A celebration of Rob's life will be held...

GIBSON, Keith McKie: Passed away on July 13, 2019, in Nelson. Treasured husband and father of Maureen, Dominique, and Lucy; and loved father-in-law of Craig and Paul. To honour Keith's request a private cremation has been held.

GREATHEAD, Ethel (Ett): Passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Aberleigh Rest Home, Blenheim, in her 96th year. Loved wife of the late Aston, mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne and Paul Leslie, Wendy and Danny Smith, and Dennise and Richard Chirnside....

HYNAM, Jeanette Grace (Jennie): Died peacefully at Wellington Hospital on Monday, July 15, 2019, in her 84th year. Daughter of the late Nellie and Ossie Hynam. Much loved sister of Ngaire, Ray, Mervyn (all deceased), and Betty. Remembered with love by her nieces and nephews....

JOHNSTONE, Shona: Shona passed away peacefully, at 93 years of age, in her Wanaka home on July 9, 2019. Much loved wife of the late Peter Johnstone, and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Rob and Jean, Hanlin and Kate, Deanie and Mark, Hilary and Bruce. Adored Nan of...

PRIOR, Colin Albert: An afternoon tea to Celebrate Colin's life will be held at Rossburn Receptions, Spark Lane (off Northbrook Road), Rangiora, on Friday, July 19, at 2.00pm. Messages to the Prior family, c/- PO Box 24, Leithfield Beach 7446.

PROSSER, Barry John: On July 15, 2019. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Dawn and David Moffat, Peter and Lorraine, and Geoffrey. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. Messages c/- the Prosser Family to PO Box 35046, Christchurch 8640. Flowers respectfully declined but...

WARD, Alfred George (Neville): On July 13, 2019, passed away peacefully at The Oaks Lifestyle Care; aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Janet. "Always in our hearts". Messages to the Ward family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A service to celebrate...

WARD, Alfred George (Neville): Officers and Members of Loyal Riccarton Lodge are invited to attend the funeral service for our late PDGM Brother Neville to be held at Academy Funeral Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Friday, July 19, 2019, at 1.00pm. Regalia is...

GARRETT, Olga Dolores (nee Cooney): On July 14, 2019, peacefully at her home in Christchurch, aged 90 years. Dearly loved mother of Simon, Julie, Dean, Fiona, Matthew and Louise. A much loved Granny of her 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Margaret...

HARDWICK, Ron: Passed away at Grey Base Hospital on July 13, 2019, aged 77. Dearly loved husband of Meryn, loved father and mate of Nigel (Sam), loved brother and brother-in-law of David and Maria, Rewa Gregg, and the late Dianne, and Nola, a loved brother-in- law of Lester...

MANLEY, Brian Roderick: 6.01.1930 - 13.07.2019 Passed away peacefully, aged 89 years. Much loved husband of the late Nettie, and loved Dad of Vincent, Basil, Michael, Pam and Lil. Special Grandpa and Papa to Tracey, Kate and Jamie, and Great-Grandpa to Cheyenne and Brodie....

SKELTON, Errol Bryan: Of Levin. Passed away suddenly on July 14, 2019 at home. Much loved husband of Lois. Dearly loved father of Sue, Brent and Joanne. Much loved grandad (Gandy) to Shaun, Katie, Anton, and Daina-Marie, and special great-grandad to Ava and Alise. Much loved...

THORPE, Fay Eglantine: On July 14, 2019 at Metlife Hospital, Paraparaumu, in her 93rd year. Cherished and beloved wife of the late Reginald. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Phillip and Jane, Rosemary and Chas. Treasured grandma of Anna, Michael, Lani, Melanie, Reuben,...

TRETHEWAY, Garry John: 1.9.1951 - 16.7.2018 In loving memory of a treasured husband and father who passed away one year ago today. Loved forever and dearly missed. - Kathy, Simon and Laura

BURKE Valerie Florence (Joy) (formerly Seconi): On July 14, 2019, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Stanley Noel Burke (Pat), much loved mum and stepmum of Leigh, Helen, Bill, Stephen, and Karen, much loved Nana Joy of all her...

CHAMBERLAIN, Una Marion: Peacefully at home on July 11, 2019, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of Howard. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael (deceased) and Shirley, Colin and Carmel, Bruce and Maree, Ken and Katrina. Loved Nana of all her grandchildren and...