at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in her 93^rd year.  Dearly loved wife of the late George and more recently partner of Gilbert Donaldson. Much loved mother and mother in law of Jill and Murray Greenwood, Wayne and Susie, Cynthia and partner John Hobson, and Michael and partner Martine Cooshna.  Adored and respected Nana of Jonathan, Stephanie and Brent; Jodi and Alex, Lisa and Stu, and Glenn and Alex; Sarah and Sam, Simon and Michelle, and Julia and Callum; Amy and Paul, and Anthony and Georgia, and great-Nana of her dozen great grandchildren. Messages to the Hayward family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private family service of committal will be followed by a Memorial service for Rona at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday May 11, commencing at 2.30pm.

as a result of a car accident.  Dearly loved husband of Kate. Much loved father of David, and Penny and their partners Michelle, and Oli.  Loved brother of Melissa, and the late Gavin.  Messages to the Wood family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Tony’s life will be held in the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Wednesday May 10, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ross on Sunday April 30 2023, peacefully with his wife by his side. Loved husband of Eveline Muldoon, Brother to Nola, (step) father to 3 children and Pa to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family would like to express their thanks to Sue, Daphne, Penny, and their healthcare team for everything they did. Messages to 3/ 55 Cameron Street, Ashburton 7700. Donations to Mid-Canterbury Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Ross will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday May 3rd commencing at 3.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

at Ellesmere Hospital, peacefully with her girls by her side, aged 83 years.  Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Bill.  Treasured mother and mother in law of Jackie and Glen Vickery, Ang and Dave Harris, Robynn Clark, and Nic and Dave Kennedy.  Cherished and loving Nana and Granny of her 10 grandchildren and their partners and her three great-grandchildren.  A much loved sister, sister in law and aunty. Messages to the Clark family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to “Friends of Ellesmere Hospital” would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Denise’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday May 2^nd commencing at 10.30am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

after a “Life well Lived”, aged 91, while visiting his children, grandchildren and 23 of his 27 great-grandchildren in New Zealand. A remarkable man and husband to his beloved late wife Hannalah, devoted father of Alfie, Annalie Henson, Carolie Andrew, James, Martin, and Jacob Jackson. Loved and admired grandfather (Oupa) of Sarah, Tamlyn, Kirsten (Jacksons), Benjamin, Jacob, William (Hensons), Emma, Rudyard, Caitlin and Thurza (Andrew) and 27 adoring great-grandchildren. Japie leaves not only a legacy in his family, but also as the most honoured and recognised Veterinary Surgeon, natural environmentalist and Biblical scholar in Zimbabwe. Messages to David Henson, 57/25 Charlesworth Drive Ashburton 7700. Service to be held at Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street Ashburton on Wednesday May 3^rd, commencing at 10:00am, followed by a private interment.

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 92 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Gertrude.  Much loved father of Kate Holmes, and the late Ian.  Loved Grandad of Maire, and Sarah.  Messages to the Lattimore family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton RSA would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Murray will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Tuesday May 2^nd, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.  

Peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 78 years.  Dearly loved partner of Janice for 40 years. Much loved father and father in law of Phillip and Erin, Lisa and Matt, Nikora and Alice, and Phil. Loved Grandpop of Elsie, Jacob, Alexander, and Miriama.  Messages to the Brough family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at the graveside, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery on Saturday April 29, commencing at 11.00.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Murray. Much loved mother and mother in law of Stuart and Carolyn, Joanne Howard, Kerry and the late Richard France, Ross, Ronda and Phil Chamberlain, and Neroli and Blair Sanson.  Loving Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law. Messages to the Walkham family, P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Jill’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday 28 April, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 72 years.  Much loved husband of Valerie.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Olivia and Michael Liddington and loved grandfather of Jarvis. Messages to Paul’s family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A special thank you to all the staff at Princes Court for your love and care you have all given Paul, and also in Paul’s final days of life, thank you to the doctors and nurses at Ashburton Hospital for your love and care, it was much appreciated. A private service for Paul has been held.

suddenly but peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved wife of Jim. Much loved mother and mother in law of Peter and Elaine (Aus),  and Tony and Ellayne.  Treasured Nana of Tara and Pete, and Jak and Jess; Hayley and Hamish, and Reece and Karolina, and loved great-Nana of her 8 great-grandchildren.   Messages to the Kelly family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service for Joy has been held.