Taken too soon, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Sunday December 22, 2019, aged 35 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Hamish. Much loved and devoted Mum of Holly and Ryan. Cherished daughter of John and Julie Wainwright (Timaru). A loved sister and sister in law of Matt and Jillisa, Bex and Nick, Simon, and Stacey and Greg.

Loved daughter in law of Diana and Angus and Jim and Julie. A good friend to many. Messages to 75 Pages Road, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to the District Nurses and staff at Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital. Katie will be farewelled at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday December 30 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

At Ashburton Hospital. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill for 65 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Lloyd and Shanna, Kay and Bryce, and John and Kristeen. Cherished nana of Louisa, Sam, and Ben; Sammy, and Tom; and Bryn, and Janya. Messages to the Hetrick family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St John, Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday December 27, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

IVISON, John Wesley: 8.1.1932 – 16.12.2019

John passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Monday evening. A devoted husband, best friend and soul mate to Ruth. Much loved brother to Joan, respected uncle to the Lawrence boys and their families and brother in law to Trevor and Barbara Greasley.

 “We will miss him so much”

We are extremely grateful to Dr Penny Holdaway and her team, the staff on ward one, St John, and the Cancer Society for their care of John over the past week and finally to Tony Sands and his staff and all our friends at Lochlea, thank you for your love and support and for being there for us during this difficult time.  At John’s request a private cremation has been held.

On December 11, 2019 passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of Chris, cherished mother and mother in-law of Chris and Trudy and Bronwyn and Warren, adored grandmother of Jacob, Carlin, Stella and partners, Holly, Nathan, and Ryan and a loved aunty, cousin and friend of many. Mum would be upset if we didn’t include her loving and loyal companion of the four legged variety, Jackson. In lieu of flowers donations to Darfield Hospital would be greatly appreciated.At Shona’s request a private service was held outdoors in Darfield on Monday 16^th December.

Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Christchurch Hospital. In her 90^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim for 60 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Jeremy and Andrea, Susan and Quinten, Annabel and Ken, Nick, Sara and Tjeerd, Louise and Brent, and Willy and Katrina. Much loved Granny of her 22 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Messages to the Harnett family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the medical staff, Ward 19, Christchurch Hospital. A funeral service for Myra will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Saturday December 21, commencing at 11.00am Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

After 88 years full of fun, laughter and unwavering love we are sad to say that on December 12th 2019, Johnny begun a new journey in life. He tried so very hard to stay and our family were lucky to have some extra special times as we gently released him from our embrace. Simply the best husband, father, grand dad, great grand dad, son, brother, uncle and friend and we were so lucky to have had him in our lives. Marie’s soul mate, partner in crime, best friend and husband for 63 years – two peas in a pod.    Best friend, adored, respected and loved Dad to Shona, Bren, Lynnie, Julie, Phil and Jeff.    Loved and adored by everyone, he will be missed, but never forgotten. Messages to the McGrath family c/-  P O Box 472, Ashburton.  In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Mid Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Johnny will be at Baker Street from 5pm Tuesday evening through to Wednesday afternoon. A Vigil/Rosary Service will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday 18^th at 5.30pm, followed by the celebration of Johnny’s life at the Hotel Ashburton , Racecourse Road, on Thursday December 19^th , commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 83 years. Very much loved and special wife oif Lynn. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Celia and David, Vanessa and Scott, Robin and Lisa and treasured Grandma of Jack, and Kate; Jessica, Emily, and Olivia; and Callum, Juliet, and Fleur. A special thank you to St John the nursing staff at Ashburton Hospital for the compassion and support shown to Gill and family. Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Kingsbury family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to remember Gill will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday December 14, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private interment.

On Friday December 6, 2019 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Loved wife and friend of the late Allister Grigor Peterson. Special ‘aunt’ of Blair and Sheryl Maconie and John Maconie, and Penny Read. Messages to Blair Maconie, 10 Heath Street, Timaru 7910. Many thanks to the staff at Terrace View for the wonderful care of Eileen over the last five years. At Eileen’s request a private service has been held.

Died peacefully at her home in Ashburton, surrounded by her daughters, on December 8, 2019. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Beloved mother and mother in law of Lynda and David Kepes, Alison and Roger Thomas, and Joce and Donald Robertson. Loved Granny of Moana, Jesse, the late Nadav, Gabriel, Reuben, and Eli; Sam, Louise, and Jeremy; Zac, the late Caitlin, and Annie and loved great Granny of Archie, and Lola; Malia, and Meka; Natalie; Jock, and Finn. Messages to the Hare family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Child Cancer in memory of Sheila would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Sheila’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday December 13, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private interment.

Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 77 years.  Loved son of the late May and Arthur and special nephew to the late Aunty Rita.  Much loved brother of Ronald, Alan, Gloria, Joy, Warren, Ian, and Joy and all their families.  Messages to the Faass family c/- 30 Dunford Street, Rakaia 7710.  A private cremation will be held.