Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late David, treasured mother and mother in law of Simon and Ngaire, Sarah and Steve, and Penelope. Cherished Grandma of Emma Jane, Marycarol, and David. A huge thank you to the staff of Ward One Ashburton Hospital, Jane Smith and the Palliative Care team at Ashburton, and Dr Malcolm Wootton for their dedicated care. Also, an enormous thank you to the community of Ashburton for being so kind to our Mum during her time here. Messages to the family of Shirley Holdaway may be sent to P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Shirley’s request, a private funeral was held on Tuesday December 19, 2023.

Peacefully at Tuarangi Home while surrounded by family, aged 78 years. Much loved husband of Margaret. Loved father and father in law of Chris and Monica, Andy and Holly, and Matt and Charlene. Adored Poppa of Roxy, Violet, Eden, and Olive; Arlo, Thea, and Cohen; and Lachlan. Much loved brother and brother in law of Valmai and Don, Garry and Patricia, Bryce and Joyce and families. Messages to the Kerr family may be sent to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service to celebrate Philip’s life will be held at the Leisure Lodge at Lochlea Lifestyle Resort, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday January 12, 2024, commencing at 2:00pm.

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, after a short illness, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Val for 64 years. Loved and respected father and father in law of Kerry and Wayne, Jan and Rob, and Tony. Loved ‘Murray’ and ‘Great Murray’ of Nic and Jenna, Stacey, Lauren and Rhys, Braedon, Brittany, Lachie, Brax, Ryder, Flynn and Ayla. “We’ll miss your banter.” In lieu of flowers, donations to Ashburton Hospice may be left at the service. Messages to the family of Murray Cartwright, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at Trott’s Garden, 371 Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Friday December 22, 2023, commencing at 11.00am followed by private interment.

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton . Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ruth. Much loved Dad of Doug and partner Sharon, Duncan and partner Ana, and Roy. Loving Grandad of Jack, and Rosemary. Messages to the Taggart family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Alan’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday December 21,  commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully, at Hospice South Canterbury, surrounded by her family, aged 39 years.  Deeply loved wife of Jeremy.  Adored and amazing Mum of Archer, Beau, and Oscar. Treasured daughter of Judy and Tony Sheppard, loved and loving sister and sister in law of Rory and Lisa, Lydia and Dave, Luke and Viv, and a much loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Loved daughter in law of Diane and Kevin. Messages to the Rooney family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Emma’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Wednesday December 13, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family by her side. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Denzil. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Hayden and Lyn, and Keryn and Matt. Proud Nana of Hayley, Harrison; and Liam. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Lois (dec) and Dennis Burridge, and Warren and Philippa Deuart. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Messages to Brenda’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Brenda’s life will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Havelock street Ashburton on Wednesday December 13, commencing at 2pm. Followed by interment at Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with Richard and Jodie by her side. Aged 84 years. Loved wife of the late John (Darkie). Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tracy and Darryl Mills, Richard and Jodie, and ‘Bella’. Proud grandmother of Miranda and Henry. A big thankyou to the staff at Christchurch Hospital. Messages to Heather’s family may be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial to celebrate Heather’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Monday, December 11, commencing at 1pm.

11/10/1984 – 02/12/2023, aged 39 years.  It is with sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Richard.  Dearly loved and adored Dad of Charlie.  Beloved son of Lynette, Grant and Andrea.  Loved brother of Alan and Justine, Sara and Jamie.  Loved uncle of Jordan, Jayden, Tane, Poppy, Ella, and Preston. Messages to the Magson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at the Rakaia Memorial Hall, Elizabeth Avenue, on Monday December 11, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

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20.12.1929-3.12.2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Willie.  Much loved mother of Dianne, and Wendy Morriss.  Dearly loved Nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Morriss family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Rest in Peace. You will be so sadly missed in all our lives.  A special thank you to the Ashburton Hospital staff for the exceptional care Nira received in her final days. At Nira’s request a private cremation will be held.

Aged 93 years. Passed away in the company of her children at Ashburton Hospital on December 2, 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Gray. Mother of Carlton, Brent and Ruby, and Dayle. Grandmother of the late Tiare, Naomi and Utkarsh, Tafao and Zoe. Great grandmother of the late Nina, Tiare, Bhumi, Lesina, Kora, and Malie.  Messages to the Campbell family may be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Ashburton Branch Kidney Foundation would be appreciated and can be made at the service.  A service for Joyce will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton on Thursday December 7 commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.