Passed away suddenly, at home, 3^rd August 2024, in her 93^rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Skip (Leonard), much loved mother of Sally, Mandy, Chris and Victoria, mother-in-law of Antero, Barbara and Jude, Marma and grandmother of Sam, Maimi and Oliver, Joseph, Luke and Edward. Daughter of the late John and Joan Lunn, (Alexandra), sister and sister-in-law of the late Jack, Jim & Dot, Bert & Fay, Mark & Althaea and Joan & Hec Bell. Loved aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Much loved cousin to the Davis family. Messages to the family of Mara Barrett, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be made at the service, or via their website https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz.  The funeral service for Mara will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday 12^th August commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On July 31, 2024, passed peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. In his 93rd year. Much loved friend and partner of his dear Josephine. Loved Dad of Kevin and Vicki, and Jenny and Andy. Loved Grandad of Scott, and Kelly; and G-Razza of Deanna, and Sam. Proud great grandfather of his many great grandchildren. Many thanks to the management and staff of Terrace View who gave him so much love and dignity in the final stage of his journey, in particular his great friend Donna. Messages to Ray’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In accordance with Ray’s wishes, a private interment has been held at Ashburton Seafield lawn Cemetery.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Kevin for 55 years. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Stephen, Donna and Nigel. Dearly loved grandmother of Tara and Nathan. Dearly loved great grandmother of Jenn. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of the late Marie and Derek Smitheram, Veronica and the late Michael O’Reilly, Anne and Donald Hooper. Loved Auntie of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the family of Bernie Harkness PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Bernie’s life will be held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald. On Friday August 9, commencing at 2pm. Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev. Much loved father and father- in-law of Hayden, Fraser and Lisa, Logan and Erin, Hilary and Matt Lovett and the late Jeffrey, Julia, and Leighton who died in the Peel Forest flood in 1975. Adored grandad of Emily, and Lachlan Lovett and Bronte, Casey, Hunter, Riley, and Jack Tasker   Messages to the Tasker family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Roger’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday August 8, commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the Ruapuna Cemetery at 3.30pm.

With extreme sadness Russell passed away on August 3, 2024. Aged 73 years. Devoted and so loved husband, best friend, and soulmate of Laureen. Never forgotten Daddy of the late Steven and much loved Dad and father in law of Scott and Tina, Vicky and Steve. Adored and so loved special Poppa of Sienna and Ethan; Ivy and Olivia. Twin brother of Chris. Loved brother in law, and Uncle of his nephews and nieces. Loved son of the late Grieve (Jock) and Helen Alison. A special thankyou to the compassionate nurses and carers of Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, for their superb care of Russell, and our friends for their love and support. Messages to the family of Russell Alison PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In accordance to Russell’s wishes a private family service has been held.

Dearly loved wife of Joe Ford. Treasured mother of Ben, Dana and Kelsie.  Wonderful sister to Bruce, Joanne and Howard. Devoted Nanny to Oscar and Oli and a dear friend and teacher to so many. Tragically taken from us after a short and sudden illness at 65 years. Now resting at peace with her Lord. Messages to the Ford family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Funeral Service for Kim is to be held at the New Life Church 58 Melcombe St, Tinwald on Tuesday 6th August at 2pm. Attendees are encouraged to wear colourful          or op-shop clothing to celebrate Kim,s colourful spirit.

Passed away peacefully, at Radius Millstream, aged 95 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Lidka.  Much loved father and father in law of Lidka and Leicester Wilson, and Zdena and David West.  Treasured ‘Dede’ of Karla, Ryan, and Adam; Jen, and Steven, and a special great-Dede of his 10 (soon to be 11) great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Kaspar family P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A private service for Karel will be held.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 83 years. Now with her soulmate. Much loved wife of the late John.  Dearly loved Mum of Donna and Dave, and David. Loved Nana of Ben and Leah, Toni, and Shay, and loved great-Nana of Charlotte, and Mitchell; Luca, Brodie, and Ellie.  Messages to the Fahey family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In keeping with June’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Ashburton, aged 84 years.  Much loved husband of Teresa.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Cara, Orianna and John, Inez and Mark, and adored Pop of Ryan, and Eva; and Sophie.  Messages to Winston’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Kidney Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Winston’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Saturday August 3, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed peacefully with family by her side, in her 106th year. Devoted wife of the late George. Loved mother and mother in law of John (dec) and Yvonne, Murray and Gwenda, and Warwick and Sharon. Loved Gran of 7, great Gran of 13, and great great Gran of 8. Many thanks to the management and staff at Radius Millstream Ashburton, and the nursing staff at Ashburton Hospital. Messages to the Lister family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Agnes’ life will be held at St Davids Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton, on Saturday July 27, commencing at 10:30am, followed by interment at Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.