Simplicity Funerals (Christchurch)
58 Coleridge Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury 8023, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023
Recent notices
Lloyd HASTE
2026 · Canterbury
Sadly passed away at home on June 16, 2026; aged 81. Cherished husband of the late Elsie. Loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Diana, Daryl and Karen and Anna. Loved grandfather to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved son of the late Peg and Ed Haste, formerly of Redcliffs, Christchurch. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law to (the late) Graeme and Margaret (Paeroa), Bev and Richard Pottinger (Blenheim). Respected uncle to his niece and nephews. A private service for Lloyd will be held at an earlier time. Lloyd's family would like to extend an invitation for those wishing to pay their respects to join them from 1.30pm at the Woolston Club, 43 Hargood Street, Woolston, on Friday, July 24. Messages c/- Simplicity Funerals, 58 Coleridge Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 0823.
Merylin HAXELL
2026 · Canterbury
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, aged 73 years. Much loved wife of the late Selwyn Haxell and loving mother of the late Shanan James Haxell, SJ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Diamond Harbour Cancer Support Group at the service. Thank you to the wonderful caring staff at Cashmere View and for all the support from friends and family. Messages to the Haxell family may be sent c/- Simplicity Funerals, 58 Coleridge Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, 8023. A celebration of Merylin's life will be held at St Andrews Community Church, 85 Marine Drive, Diamond Harbour, on Thursday, July 23, at 12 noon, followed by interment of Merylin's ashes at the Diamond Harbour Cemetery.