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WOODHOUSE Elva June, on November 2nd, 2024

It is with great sadness we share the passing of June, who left us on November 2, 2024, in her 101st year. Loved wife of the late Victor Edward (Ted) Woodhouse. Dearly loved mother and mother in law to Greg and Fran, Rose and Matthew Leask and the late Sharyn Woodhouse. Grandmother to 5, great grandmother to 10. Sister and sister in law to Ron (dec) and Gloria Steele (dec), Barney (dec) and Coral Omond (dec), Graeme (dec) and Sheila Steele, Raewyn and John Lane. Special thanks to Methven House and Radius Millstream staff and carers for their love and attention. Messages to the family of the late June Woodhouse, 16 Bathurst Street Ashburton 7700. As per June’s wishes, a private ceremony will be held.

NICOLSON Edna Faye (Faye) on October 31, 2024,

at Rosebank Lifecare, surrounded by family, aged 92 years.  Much loved wife of the late Alan. Cherished companion of the late Gordon Gerken. Loved and adored Mum and mother in law of Annie and Grant, Philip and Stacey, and Graeme and Amanda. Loved Nana of Tarryn, Regan, Cole, Aiden, Mikayla, Cameron and Mitchel. Loved great Nanna to Lucas.  Messages to the Nicolson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Faye’s life will be held in Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, on Wednesday November 6 commencing at 11am, followed by a private interment at Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

SMITH James Henry Edward (Harry)(Artist),on October 24, 2024,

Passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, aged 89 years. The week of his 68th Wedding Anniversary. He is now at peace and gone to a better place. Dearly loved husband of Sylvia. Loved father and father in law of Alistair and Anna, Cindy and Gordon, and Andrew.  Treasured ‘Grumps’ of Andrew, Shaun and Shay (Australia), Amber, Jamie, and Mace, and great grandfather to Spencer, Arlo, and one on the way. Messages to Harry’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Thank you to all the wonderful staff at McKenzie Health Care, Geraldine, for their care and support of Harry.  A Memorial service for Harry will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday November 9th , commencing at 11.00am.

TAIT (Mossy) Maurice Leslie – On October 21, 2024.

Passed peacefully at Ashburton Hospital in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Marjory. Much loved father and father in law of Alison (dec), John and Tracy and Linda and Mark. Loving Grandad of Tamara, Skye, Molly, Crystal, and Emily. Great Grandad of Kordell, Atarangi and Hunter. Message to the Tait family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In leu of flowers donations to the Hampstead Rugby Club can be made at the service and reception. A celebration of Moss’ life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton on Thursday October 24th, commencing at 10:30am. Followed by interment at Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery then to the Hampstead Rugby Club.

AMOS Carol Esme, on October 18, 2024.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 90 years.  Much loved wife of the late Ron.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Cheryl and David Goslin, Diane, and Julie Fechney.  Special Nana of Hannah, Lucy, Melissa and Kevin, and Rachel and Devin.  Messages to the Amos family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Carol.  A private family service has been held.

BROPHY Helen Patricia, on October 18, 2024.

Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 89 years.  Loved sister of Peter, and aunty to Janine, Maree, and Mike.  Great aunty to Cameron, Emma, Matthew, Aaron, Ellie, Caitlin, and Jack, and great-great aunty to Lily.  Messages to the Brophy family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass for Helen will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 24, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

WHINHAM David John (Dave), on October 17, 2024

28 August 1948 – 17 October 2024, aged 76 years.  Peacefully passed away at Ashburton Hospital. Much loved husband of the late Heather, much loved father and father in law of Katrina and Armand Van-der-Eik, Amanda and Ian Sutcliffe, Hamish and Kris, and Nathan and Kiriana, and much loved Pop of Courtney, Brad, Caylum, and Tayla.  Loved brother and brother in law of the late Tony, and Lyn Whinham, Peter and Valmai Whinham, and Roger and Pauline Whinham.  Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Whinham family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Branch of the Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  Special thanks to the staff at Ashburton Hospital for their care of David. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Friday October 25, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

GIBSON Maureen Margaret – On October 16, 2024.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 89 years. Dearest and much loved wife of the late Eoin. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Celíné (Christchurch), and Mary-Anne and Gary Michael (Dunsandel). Treasured Nan of Rowan, Daniel, and Ben. Messages to the Gibson family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7700. Many thanks for the excellent care and support that was shown to Maureen and her family at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, and Ashburton Hospital. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Maureen, will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday October 23, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Recitation of the Rosary will be at the Church on Tuesday evening at 7.00pm.

PORTER,  Isabel Margaret (nee Telfer), on October 12, 2024

At Ashburton Hospital on 12 October 2024.  Aged 96 years.  Loved wife of the late Harold, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ann and the late John Richards, David and Karyn Porter, Margaret and Michael Rushton. Loved Nanabel to Jeanine and Greg Richards, Sarah, Cameron and Lydia Porter; Josh, Hannah and James Rushton; and respective partners Andrew, Beth and Livvie. Great Nanabel of Phoebe and Harper Richards, Harry Houchin and Mila Rushton. Fondly loved sister of Robbie (dec), Jim (dec) Bruce, and Shirley, and fondly loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.  Messages to PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7700.   Paterson’s Funeral Services, Ashburton. The family wish to acknowledge the excellent care and support from Rosebank Lifecare for the last 7 years and Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital.  A Remembrance service to celebrate Isabel’s life will be held at St Pauls Hakatere Presbyterian Church, Oxford Street, Ashburton on Friday, November 8th 2024 at 1.00 pm.  Please feel welcome to bring a single garden flower to the Remembrance Service.