Academy Funeral Services
65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury 8042, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8443
Recent notices
Claire DOUGHERTY
2026 · Canterbury
It is with heavy hearts, we share that Claire passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026; aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Eric. Adored and cherished mother of Anne, Mary, Kathleen, James, and Christine, beloved mother-in-law of Wayne, Jeff and Dave. Adored grandmother of Michael, Georgia, Madi, Christopher, Olivia, Daniel, Charlotte, and Cassie, and a beloved great-grandmother. Messages to the Dougherty family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Teresa of Lisieux Church, 1/8 Puriri Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, on Friday, August 14, at 1.00pm. Interment thereafter at the Shands Road Cemetery.
Ian FORD
2026 · Canterbury
Suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, on Saturday, August 8, 2026; aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Kaye, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Olivia and Joe, and Sarah and Jono, treasured Grandad of Lachlan and Quinn; and Axel and Charlotte. Ian will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Messages for the Ford Family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A private cremation for Ian will be held. Ian's family welcome everyone to come and celebrate Ian's life at the Pint and Pony, 1 Hamill Road, Halswell, on Saturday, August 15, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Richard WILLIMAN
2026 · Canterbury
On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, passed away peacefully with family by his side at Park Lane after a short illness; aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sue. Beloved father and father-in-law of Jonathan and Barbara, and the late Malcolm. Adored Grandad of Eve, Ayla and Theo. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Brin and Jo, and Jeni and Colin. Friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dick to Alpine Rescue Canterbury can be made online at https://alpinerescuecanterbury.com/donate/ Messages to the Williman family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Sockburn, Christchurch 8443. A Celebration of Dick's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Friday, August 14, at 2:30pm. Livestream link for the service is available via the Academy Website.
Norah CRAIK
2026 · Canterbury
On Sunday, August 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at Christchurch Hospital ICU; aged 86 years. Loving wife and best mate of the late Bruce, cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Philippa and Steven Hayward, Warren and Debbie Craik, Debbie and Peter Moody, Kerri and Jeff Irving, Kevin and Julia. Idolised Nan of Stuart and Andrea; Kylie and Michael; Jessica and the late Andrew; Liam and Ryan; Daniel and Cameron and their partners, adored Great-Nan of Harlem, Koa, Nora, Teddy, Dorothy and Ollie. Loved mother-in-law of the late Victoria. Norah will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. Norah's family would like to thank the amazing staff at Christchurch Hospital ICU, Dr Emily Chapple, Bupa Parkstone Retirement Village and a special thank you to her dear friend Ann. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Norah to Christchurch Hospital ICU would be appreciated and can be made online at https://www.maiahealth.org.nz/directed-giving. Livestream link for the service is available via the Academy Website. Messages for the Craik Family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. "Sadly missed and never forgotten" A Celebration of Norah's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Tuesday, August 11, at 11.00am.
Suzanne HOGG
2026 · Canterbury
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Alex, much loved mother of the late Gregory and Mark, and loved mother of Jacqueline, Sonia, Timothy, and Leigh, loved sister of Ora, and of the late Pam and Elvie, cherished nan to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Hogg family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. Livestreaming will be available for those unable to attend. A Funeral Service to celebrate Suzanne's life will be held in St. Saviour's Anglican Church, 50 Kirk Road, Templeton, Christchurch, on Friday, August 7, at 1.00pm.
Darryl OETGEN
2026 · Canterbury
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by family and close friends; aged 68 years. Much loved son of David and Althea (both deceased), dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Sharen and Ian, Maree and Stephen, adored uncle of Prue and Reuben, Dominic and Stephanie, Laura and James, Hamish and Saskia, great- uncle of Hugo, Louis, Quinn, Arlo, Evie, Luna and Harrison. Messages to the Oetgen family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. At Darryl's request a private cremation has been held. Family and friends are invited to the Valley Inn Tavern, Heathcote Valley, to celebrate Darryl's life on Thursday, August 6, from 1.00pm.