at St Helena’s Rest Home, Christchurch, aged 76 years. Son of the late James (Jimmy) and Margaret, brother of Maureen, and Irene, father of Mandy. Dear friend of Liz Cassidy and family. An Uncle and Grandfather. Messages to the Prendergast family, P O Box 472 Ashburton. A Memorial service for Peter will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday February 25, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by an interment of ashes at Ashburton cemetery.
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MOODIE Lucy, on February 12, 2023
(6/1/1935 – 12/2/2023) Passed away peacefully at The Croft, Timaru. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Treasured mother and mother in law of Vince and Tess, and Joe. Much loved grandmother of Ella and Charli. Loved sister of Kevin, Matt, Mary, John, Gerald, Eileen, Margaret, Ann. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Moodie family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Deep gratitude to the staff at Strathallan, Highfield Lifecare, and The Croft, who cared for Lucy over the past few years. Dearly loved, sadly missed, peacefully at rest. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Lucy will be held at St Ita’s Catholic Church, West Town Belt, Rakaia on Monday February 20, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Rakaia cemetery.
FIGURE Taanya (nee Tuaine), on February 11, 2023
Peacefully at home, in Ashburton, aged 63. Dearly loved by her family and friends. A Memorial service will be held at Hakatere Marae, Ashburton on Thursday 16 February, at 11.30am.
MIDDLEMISS Anne, on February 10, 2023
unexpectedly at home, in Ashburton, aged 73 years. Much loved wife of the late Ian. Loved mother and mother in law of Lesley-Anne and Johnny, and treasured Grandma of Mackenzie. Messages to the family of Anne Middlemiss , P O Box 472, 7740. Ashburton. As per Anne’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
TOPHAM Janet Elizabeth (Liz), on February 4, 2023
passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on Saturday February 4, 2023, after a short illness, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Chris. Adored and loved mother and mother in law of Joanne and Mark Hamlyn, Peter and Vicki, and Christine and Russell. Treasured Gran of Riley, Jemma and Jonty; James, Mitchel and Paige; and Mackenzie. Loved sister and sister in law of Trish and Maurice Small, and the late Geoff, and Nola Nevill, and loved sister in law of the late Janet, and David Diamond, and John and Judy Topham. Treasured aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and all the Rosebank staff for their kind, dedicated and exceptional care. Messages to the Topham family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service has been held.
ADAM Jacob Alexander, on February 3, 2023
aged 15. Peacefully at home in Ashburton, surrounded by love. Deeply loved son of Brendon and Sharon. Much loved friend and brother of Lachlan, Isaac, and Isla. Loved grandson of Paul and Shirley Adam, and Hazel and the late Wallace MacKenzie. Loved by all his aunties, uncles and cousins. “Love Conquers All” Our sincere thanks for all the love and support we have received over the last 8 months. Messages to the Adam family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Jacob will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Friday February 10, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
RYDE Selwyn John, on February 2nd, 2023
Selwyn passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 93 years. Loved husband of the late Heather, and Patricia. Loved father and father in law of Gary and Brenda, Grant and Christine, Tanya and Murray, Lorraine, Merryn and Alan, and Sally. Loved grandfather and great-grandfather of all his grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Messages to the Ryde family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Selwyn’s’ request a private cremation has been held.
549857 Maj (Ret) Ian Murray LATTIMORE NZDF, on January 28, 2023
Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Christchurch on 28th January 2023. In his 62nd year. Much loved only son of Murray and the late Gertrude Lattimore, Methven. Beloved only sibling of Kate Holmes, Methven. Loving father of Maire and Sarah, Brisbane. Loved stepfather of Stephanie Forsyth-Taylor, Loburn. Adored Grandad of Addison and Charli. Loved and admired by his godson Lockie Armstrong. Messages of condolence to be sent to Lattimore Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. His company, humour, stories and support were enjoyed and appreciated by all of his large wider circle of family and friends. Highly respected colleague, friend, mate and respected officer of all who knew and worked with him for over 40 years’ service in the New Zealand Army, including NZDF deployments all over the world. Ian’s farewell and celebration of his life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday February 9, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
HORSBURGH Elsie, on February 1, 2023
At Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on 1 February 2023, aged 94. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kay and Peter, Lynette, Ross and Shan, Grant and Brigit, and Jennifer and Barry. Grandmother of the late Martin, Simon and Erin, Hamish, David and Ellie, Nicholas and Sara, Elise, Genevieve and Andrea, and great- grandmother of Corin, Owen and Asher. Messages to the Horsburgh family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The family is grateful to the staff of Rosebank for the loving care given Elsie during her time with them. A Funeral service to be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton, on Saturday 4 February 2023 at 1.30 pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
BLACKWELL Gavin Edward, on January 29, 2023
At Methven House. Loved husband of the late Fay. Dearly loved father and father in law of Gary and Wendy, Ken and Pam, Jayne and Barry. Dearly loved and admired Grandad to Lance, Melanie and Blair, Stephen and Cat, Leyton and Megan, Georgia and Kees, Ryan and Brooke, Tayla and William, and Brodie. Dearly loved and treasured great-Grandad to Lincoln, Ruby, Thomas, Ollie, Bentley, and Ashton. A special thanks to Sue, Marilyn and the staff at Methven House. Also the doctors at Methven Medical Centre. Messages to the Blackwell family, P O Box 3, Methven 7730. A service to celebrate Gavin’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Thursday February 2nd, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.