peacefully at Parkstone Care Home, Christchurch, in his 90^th year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Jan.  Much loved father and father in law of Robert and Colleen, Malcolm and Susan, and Annette and Wayne Hart.  Loved Gramps of his 7 grandsons, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.  Messages to the Rooke family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Charlie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday August 8, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

 Passed away peacefully on July 31, 2022, aged 102 years. Dearly love wife of the late James, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Allan and Patricia, Gary (Hokitika), Karen and Garry Bungard. Very much loved Nana of Kieron, Stefan, and Kylie (Nelson), Christina and Darren Scott (Hokitika), Clarissa Rodgers, Millan and Michelle Bungard (Methven), and a very much loved great Nana. A generous and special lady. Thank you to the staff at Coldstream Lifecare for their loving care of Hilda. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Hilda Murdoch c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Hilda’s life will be held in our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on SATURDAY August 6, commencing at 11:00am, followed a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Denise.  Much loved father and father in law of Peter and Tracey, Lynette and Murray Bassett, and Andrew and Diana.  Loving Grandad John of Jessica, and Courtney; Mathew and Caitlyn; Kate, and Nick, and great-Grandad of Grace.  Messages to the Wylie family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of John’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allen’s Road, Ashburton on Friday August 5, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at Ellesmere Cemetery.

on July 30, 2022, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 81 years.  Much loved wife of the late Richard.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Susan and Henry Chaw, and Debbie and Ivan Jackson.  Loving Grandma of Belinda, Timothy, Richard and Ricky, and special friend of Grant Woodley.  Will be deeply missed by all family and friends.  Messages to the Newton family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service for Barbara will be held in the St Stephen’s Hall, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday August 12, commencing at 2.00pm. In memory of Barbara please wear something colourful.

aged 76 years, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Colin for 56 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart and Neroli, Nigel (Christchurch) and Janelle, and a much loved Marilyn Mum of Carol and Gerard (Westport). A devoted and fun loving Nanna of Greg and Michelle; Lachie Neal; Logan and Letitia Smart; Dillon and little Harley-Rose Smart (Blenheim). Every day is a gift to do whatever you want, but most of all to smile, laugh, love and be loved. Like the fragrance of the rose, memories linger forever. Donations to the Heart Foundation NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/mmcross3007 . Messages to the Cross family, P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Marilyn’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday August 5, 2022 commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.

Suddenly, but peacefully at Ashburton, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Clive (Spider).  Much loved mother and mother in law of Karen Elliott and Kerry, Cindy and Malcolm Lovett, Colin and Lyn, and Warren.,  Treasured Nana of Taryn, Staci, and Brogan; Mitchell, Sarah, and Victoria, and great-Nana of Jadien, Addison, Kyrah, Jaxon, Stella, Millie, Thea, and Amelia. Messages to the Elliott family P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740.  A service to remember Nancy will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton on Friday August 5, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 95 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ray.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Corrine and Paul Holden, Dianne and John, Katrina, and Phil.  Loved Grandma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Wilkinson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Pearl’s request, a private cremation has been held.

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved and adored wife of John.  Much loved and precious mother and mother in law of Stephen and Karlyn, the late Camilla, and James Widgery, and Andrew and Lara.  Treasured Grandma of Jeremy and Milly, Victoria and Cory, Jesse and Anneka, Liam and Hannah, Sam and Rachael, Sophie and Tom, and Olivia.  Messages to the Lewthwaite family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at All Saints Church, Chapman Street, Methven on Wednesday August 3^rd, commencing at 1. 00pm, followed by interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery.

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With a profound sense of loss we are sad to announce John’s passing on July 28th 2022, peacefully at Ashburton, surrounded by his family aged 81 years. June’s soulmate, best friend and husband for 57 years. Best friend, adored, respected and loved Dad to Gary, and Angela. Treasured Grandad to Kate, Ross, Jack, Abby, Ashley and Jake. Will be sadly missed by family here and overseas. Always loved, he will be missed, but never forgotten. We were so lucky to have had him in our lives. Messages to the Wallace family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in our Chapel, cnr East Cox streets, Ashburton on Tuesday August 2nd, commencing at 11:00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 82 years.  Dearly loved husband of Judy.  Much loved father and father in law of Craig and Sheree, Dean and Jo, Sonya and Brent Middleton.  Treasured Grandad Bob of Ashley; Leigh, Megan, and Molly; and Tom, Ben, and Jack. Special friend of Angie.  Messages to the Harrison family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Tuesday August 2^nd, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.