Died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday 17 January 2025, at Rosebank Life Care, Ashburton, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Nola (dec), loved father of Stephen (dec), David (dec), Lee-Anne and Sally. Loved stepfather of Derylie, Philip, David and Leita. Cherished Grandad to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to all those who cared for Dowell at Rosebank. Laid to rest in a private family gathering. A Memorial will be held at a later date, to be advised.

Peacefully in the care of Methven House on January 15, 2025, in her 93^rd year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Bryan.  Loved mother and mother in law of Mark and Inez, and the late Bronwyn, Guy and Susan, Ben and Renee.  Adored Nana of Sophie; Amy, Oliver, and Sam.  Messages to the Waldron family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the staff at Methven House for their loving care of ODell.  A Graveside service for ODell will be held at the Oamaru New Cemetery, Roxby Street, Oamaru on Saturday January 18, commencing at 11.00am.

Peacefully after a courageous battle, supported by his family. Much loved by his wife Pam and his family Tom and Emma, Will and Renee, Ben and Sam, Olly and Tyla. Proud Grumps of Merida, Arlie and Hamish. In lieu of flowers, a donation in honour of Tony to Nurse Maude Hospice may be made at the service. A Memorial service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Methven on Saturday, January 18, 2025 commencing at 3pm. In respect of Tony’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

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passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on January 10, 2025, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice.  Much loved sister and sister in law of Shirley and Mick Moase, Trevor and Ethel Hume, Eric and Florence Hume, and Joyce and Gordon Kilgour (all deceased). Loved aunty of her 12 nieces and nephews.  Messages to Roma’s family P O Box 472, Ashburton7740, or 2 Orchard Grove Ashburton 7700.  Thank you to everyone within the Rosebank community for their care, compassion and friendship given to Roma.  In accordance with Roma’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, in his 90^th year. Adored husband of Jeanette. Much loved Dad and father in law of Belinda and Lance, Kate and Stefan, and John. Loved Pop of five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Alan’s family would like to thank the staff at Tuarangi Home for their love and care of Alan. Messages to the Deal Family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In accordance with Alan’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare aged 85. Loved husband of Margaret. Loved brother and brother in law of Ivan (dec) and Janita, Rodney and Cheryl, and Jennifer. Loved uncle of Joanna and Jonathan, Tessa and Peter, Gina and Gavin, Olivia, Thomas, Charlotte and Elizabeth. Ray’s family would like to thank the staff at Rosebank for their love and care of Ray during his time with them. In accordance with Ray’s wishes, a private family interment has been held.

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 78 years.  Dearly loved wife of Murray.  Much loved mother and mother in law of David, Brian and Julie, and Jo. Treasured Nana of Georgia, Sienna, Sawyer, Emily, Cameron, and great-Nana to Jonty.  Messages to the Spicer family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday January 8, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at Ashburton Hospital  on December 29, 2024, in her 100^th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ron Cochrane.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Rex and Glenys, Malvin and Bev, Donald and Judy, Barbara and Graeme Bennett, Neil and Carmen (Bebe).  Special Nana of Jane, Susan, Andrew; Amanda, Nicola, Hayden; Michael, Chris, Deborah; Michelle, Mark, Grant, Roz, Danielle, Thomas, and all her great grandchildren.  Loved auntie of all her nieces and nephews.  Sincere thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream for their dedicated care over the last eight years.  Messages to the Cochrane family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Edna’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Friday January 3^rd, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

After 93 years of a well lived life, Dick has run his last race, slipping away peacefully surrounded by family. Loved and respected by his wife Leona. Loved father and father in law of Darcy and Nikki, Karen, Jenny and Warren. A loved Grandad to Chris, Kimberly, Kate, Ben, and great Grandad to Addisyn & McKenzie. Immediate family friend of Anthony, Jonny, Samuel, Poppy, Jordan. A much loved and admired, brother, uncle and brother-in law. A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Ashburton Hospital, Ward 3 Christchurch Hospital, Wises Pharmacy, Three Rivers Health and Rosebank Rest Home for the great care and respect shown to Dick. Messages to Prendergast Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations made to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Dick’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday 9^th January 2025, commencing at 11.30am. Followed by a burial at Chertsey Cemetery.

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Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton, aged 90 years. Partner of the late Eric May and wife of the late Ronald Garner. Loved mother and mother-law of Alan and Jill, Debbie and Wayne Guy, and Leigh and Collette. Loved grandmother and great grandmother of her 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. “Deeply Loved and sadly missed.” In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance with which she served many good years as a volunteer. Messages to Shirley May’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service for Shirley will be held at Our Chapel on Thursday, January 9th 2025, commencing at 2pm.