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Tony Arnold (Appreciation)

Tony Arnold (Appreciation)

​The family of the late Anthony John Arnold (Tony) No D46555. Pte 1RNZIR, Singapore, wish to express their deepest gratitude and sincere appreciation for the many kind expressions of sympathy, including messages, flowers, cards, phone calls, food, baking and visits...

Mary Galloway Murray

Mary Galloway Murray

Passed away peacefully, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, aged 86. Loved and cherished wife of Dave, mother of Lesley, loved grandmother, great grandmother, cherished Aunty Mary of the Steward Family and a friend of many. Messages to 401 Kumara Junction Highway, RD2...

Justin Douglas Wells

Justin Douglas Wells

Suddenly at home on Saturday, November 1, 2025, aged 67. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Pam, deeply loved and adored father and father-in-law of Nat and Jonny, Wayne and Rebecca, Sarah and Joe, and the late Craig, loved and worshipped Grandad of Sophie, Callum,...

Pruple Delphinium

Katherine Joy (Kate/Katie) Mahuika

Passed away in her sleep, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, aged 40. Beloved cherished wife and team mate of Terry-Lee, beloved, treasured and loving mother of Emma, and Tyler, adored daughter of Rhod and Brenda (deceased) Crossman, treasured daughter-in-law of Chrissie...

Pruple Delphinium

Deirdre Corsan

Passed peacefully, on November 1, 2025, at Allen Bryant Rest Home, Hokitika, aged 97. Born in Whanganui, died a coaster!Dearly loved wife of the late John (Tim), cherished mum of Errol, and daughter in law Raewyn, loved DeDe of Katie and John Owens, Damien and Tamara...

Shirley Anne Gardiner

Shirley Anne Gardiner

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home, on Monday, October 20, 2025, aged 62. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Richard, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Ashleigh and Luke Glanville, Hayley and Ashleigh, and Morgan and Caitlyn cherished nana of Remy...

Anthony John (Tony) Arnold. No D46555. Pte 1RNZIR, Singapore

Anthony John (Tony) Arnold. No D46555. Pte 1RNZIR, Singapore

Passed away peacefully at Te Nikau Grey Hospital, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, aged 69. Dearly loved husband of Adrienne, loved father and father-in-law of Joel and Shanna, and Holly and Mike, cherished Pop of Messam, Penelope, Paisley, and Margot, loved son of the...

Pruple Delphinium

Anne Hutchison

Passed away peacefully in Hokitika, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in her 90th year. Loved wife of the late Kaye, cherished mother of Jan, Alison, Frances, Michael, Patricia, and the late Marion, and Anna, loved nana of her 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren,...

Melanie Jane (Mel) Briggs (nee Deans)

Melanie Jane (Mel) Briggs (nee Deans)

After a wonderful day, surrounded by her loving family, Mel passed away peacefully following a brief illness on October 5, 2025, aged 53. Dearly loved wife of Stephen (Briggsy), deeply loved mum and ‘mother-out-law’ of Tracey & KR Hardman, Sara & Troy...

Robert (Robbie) James Breeze

Robert (Robbie) James Breeze

Passed away peacefully at home, aged 81 years.Dearly loved Father and Father-in-Law of Suzie, Mark, Graham (Popeye), Cindy, Danny and Hayley. Adored Grandad and Poppa of Nikita, Rikihana, Jaxsen, Marcos, Aaliyah, Mia, Luccas, William, Lena, Quinn, and Hendrix.Huge...

Michael Joseph O’Brien

Michael Joseph O’Brien

Passed away on 27 February 2021, in Hokitika, aged 81. Beloved husband of Carol. Loved father of Jackie, Tony, Natasha, Cory, and Tanya. Cherished grandfather of Deborah, Joseph, Brandyn, Bailey, Jesse, Shaniece, Monique, Larissa, Billy-Jean, Xavier, and Novayah....

Colin (Col) Rex Johnson

Colin (Col) Rex Johnson

After a brave battle on February 26, 2021, aged 79. Loved son of the late John (Togo) and Violet (Vi). Loved brother of Mervyn, Evelyn, Barry, Nevil, Rex and the late John (Tunny), Muriel, Hazel, and Raymond, and a loved uncle, cousin and friend. Messages to PO Box...

Shirley Ryan (nee Steele)

Shirley Ryan (nee Steele)

On February 17, 2021, as the result of an accident at Hokitika, in her 82nd year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Danny.  Loved daughter of the late Hudson and Ida Steele.  Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ted and Marie Steele (Nelson), Les Allen and the late Natalie,...

John Alfred (Potsie) Shannon

John Alfred (Potsie) Shannon

On Monday 18th January 2021, at his home in Hokitika.  Aged 71 years.  Loved Son of the late George and Ivy Shannon.  Loved former husband of the late Jenny, much-loved father and father in law of Pauline and Neville Beattie (Rangiora), Kelvin (Brisbane), Carey and...

Adeline Grace Foster (nee Stewart)

Adeline Grace Foster (nee Stewart)

On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, peacefully at Te Nikau Hospital, Greymouth, aged 84 years.  Much loved and dearest wife for 55 years of the late Digger Foster.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Carl (deceased), John and Michelle (all of Christchurch),...

Margaret (Marg) Elizabeth Creighton (née Eggeling)

Margaret (Marg) Elizabeth Creighton (née Eggeling)

On Thursday, December 10, 2020,  aged 68 years.  Loved daughter of the late Charles and Betty. Loving mum of Emlyn and the late Glen.  Much loved Nama of Riley, and Lauren. Treasured little sister, sister-in-law and Aunty of Peter and Maureen, Roger and...

June Mary Hamilton (nee Whittaker)

June Mary Hamilton (nee Whittaker)

Suddenly on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim.  Much loved mother & mother-in-law of Duncan & Cherryl, Miranda & Warren Higgins, Helen and the late Keith Gilbertson, Hamish & Jo, Emma & Martin Honey. Loved brother &...

Robert (Bob) Francis Trask

Robert (Bob) Francis Trask

Passed away unexpectedly at home in Jacksons Bay on November 15, 2020, aged 71.  Dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Lauren, Nick & Kirsty, and Chloe.  Loved Poppa of Cooper, Bodhi, Brax, and Lulah, and a good friend of many.  A service to celebrate Bob’s life...

John James (JJ Jnr.) McIntosh

John James (JJ Jnr.) McIntosh

Passed away as a result of an accident, doing what he loved, on November 12, 2020, aged 50.  Much loved son of Esmae and the late JJ Snr.  Treasured dad of Jade, loved little brother of Lisa and Jamie, and a loved uncle, cousin, nephew and friend of...

Pruple Delphinium

Margaret Helena Lord

On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, peacefully at Ultimate Care Allen Bryant, Hokitika, aged 77. Loved step-daughter of the late Jim Mehrtens and a loved friend of the Mehrtens family. A private family burial for Margaret has been held.