Funeral Notices

TILBY John George – On April 11, 2025.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Loved husband of Jennifer (Burgess). Loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Sharyn (Christchurch), Melissa and Warren Potter (Wellington). Proud Grandad of Lucy, and Toby Potter. Messages to the Tilby family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for John will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 16, commencing at 10:30am followed by interment at Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

NORRIE Georgina Margaret, on April 1, 2025,

Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 77 years.  Dearly loved partner of Rob Watson. Loved sister and sister in law of Nigel and Wendy Landridge  Much loved mother and mother in law of Brendon and Miranda, and Vanessa and Roger Thomas.  Loved Nana of Aimee, and Hamish; and Cameron, and Declan.  Messages to Georgie’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Georgie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday April 7, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CLARK Hugh Alexander (known as Alex), on April 1, 2025

Peacefully passed away on Monday April 1, 2025 at Ashburton Hospital with his wife Jocelyn of 65 years by his side.  Adored father of Lynda, Susan, Peter, Simon, Anita, and Sarah.  Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Clark family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Alex’ life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday April 5, commencing 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

VAN DER EIK Willem (Bill), on April 1, 2025.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, with his family. In his 94th year.  Dearly loved husband of Colleen, and the late Davena.  Much loved father and father in law of Marianne and Chris, Adrian, Armand and Katrina, and the late Kieran.  Loving Grandad and Opa of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the van der Eik family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Bill will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday April 4, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HOGG Lois Catherine on March 29, 2025,

, aged 91 years. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of the much loved wife of Jim Hogg (dec) and loved mother of her four daughters, Trish Hall (dec) Denise Forbes, Jane Noone and Nicki Hogg (dec). Adored grandmother of Tim, Rachel, Anna, Ben, Samantha and Jonathan. Great Nan of Oliver, and Archer. Lois was a confidant to many, she had a willing ear, a ready smile and lots of love to give to all her friends, family and her large extended family, She would say “Love you, Never forget”. Messages to the Hogg Family to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Lois’s family would like to thank Dr Steve Withington and Dr Penny Holdaway, as well as the staff of Ward One at Ashburton Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton Cancer Society and the Christchurch Huntington’s Disease Association would be appreciated and can be made at the service. A funeral service for Lois will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church 60 Park Street, Ashburton, on Friday April 4, 2025, commencing at 2pm followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SPICER Margaret Paulina, on March 26, 2025

– It is with much sadness that we announce  the passing of Margaret on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Ashburton.  Most dearly loved wife of the late Joe, and much loved mother and mother in law of Ross and Audra, and Jan and Monty. Messages to Margaret’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Margaret’s request a private cremation has been held.

STEWART Norman John (Norm) on March 23, 2025,

Peacefully at home surrounded by family, aged 60 years. Loving husband to Lee-Anne. Proud father and father in law of Brendon (dec), Adam and Meg, Hannah and Braydon and Hunter. Doting grandfather to Bobby and Elliot. Much loved son of Diana. He will be remembered for his generosity, wisdom, and unwavering love he had for his family and friends. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Malaghan Institute via the link provided https://donate.malaghan.org.nz/. Messages to the Stewart Family to P.O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial celebration of Norman’s life will be held at Ashburton Racecourse, Racecourse Road,  Friday 28 March, commencing at 1pm.

“Dream life of hard work, love and happiness”

LAMBIE Ivor Graeme – On Friday March 21, 2025,

Peacefully in Linda’s arms at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton.  Much loved husband of Linda.  Loved father of Justin, Carrie-Anne, Anita-Marie, and Andrew.  Loved stepfather of Gail, and Thomas.  Loved Granddad of all his grandchildren.  Loved brother of Alison, Karen, and the late John. Messages to the Lambie family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Motor Neurone Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Ivor will be held In Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday March 27, commencing at 11,00am, followed by a private interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

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 SMITH Gillian Ursula (Gill) (formerly of Kaikoura) -on March 21, 2025,

Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 82 years. Loved eldest daughter of the late Terence and Phyllis Smith.  Dearly loved sister and sister in law of the late Vincent, and Melva, Kevin and Lynne, the late Heather and Rupert Laugesen, and Maree and Ian Thompson. A much loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews and their families. Messages to Gill’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thankyou to Dr Dianne Young, Linda George, and Dr Malcolm Wootton, and the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Gill. A Service celebrating Gill’s life will be held in Our Chapel ,cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday March 27, commencing at 4.00pm, followed by a Requiem Mass at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Grays Lane, Kaikoura, on Saturday March 29, commencing at 10.00am, followed by a private cremation. Recitation of the Rosary will be at the Church on Friday evening at 7.00pm.

DOAK Lindsay John on March 16, 2025

At Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton. Loved son of the late Samuel and Eileen Doak. Loving Dad of Teresa and Nathan Crofts, John, Nick, and Samantha Doak. Loved Grandad of Dakotah, Hunter, Ryder, Taydem, Felicity, Katelyn, and Paisley. Loved brother of Robert Doak (dec), Maureen McAllister, Rita and Neville Cowan, Samuel and Von Doak, Patrick and Jenny Doak. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and a great friend to many. Passed Peacefully and is now at rest. A private cremation has taken place and a celebration of Lindsays life will be held at a later date.