Funeral Notices

GORDON, Colleen Edith: March 23, 2019

24.5.1943-23.3.2019. It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Colleen at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by family. Beloved partner of the late John and a cherished mother to Sharon, Kelvin, Geoffrey, Shane, Quentin, Marica, Adela, and Turi, and a special Nana and great Nana.  Messages to the Gordon family c/- 64 George Street, Ashburton 7700. A service to celebrate the life of Colleen will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton this WEDNESDAY, March 27, commencing at 11am, followed by the interment at the Kaiapoi Cemetery, at 3pm.

WALKER Brenda Dorothy

on March 24, 2019. Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton.  Beloved wife of Jim for 65 years.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Gary and Teri, and  Mark and Jacqui. Loved Nana of Ryan, Jared, Ashlee, Mackenzie, and Matthew.  At Brenda’s request no flowers please.  Messages to the Walker family c/- 4 Winslow Street, Christchurch 8053.  At Brenda’s request a private cremation has been held.

HUGGINS, Laura Jessica: 16-1-2003 – 18-3-2019

Much loved daughter of Donald and stepdaughter Tonée and loved sister of Ben, and Nicholas. Loved granddaughter of Ian and Phyllis, niece of Leslie, Rhonda and Stuart and a loved cousin and Aunty. Messages to the Huggins Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Teen Suicide Prevention would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Laura will be at home with her family, at 400 Ashburton Gorge Road, Mt Somers from 1.00pm on Thursday 21 March. A service to remember Laura’s life will be held at the Mt Somers Rugby Club Rooms, Hoods Road, Mt Somers on Friday March 22 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery.

JOHNSON, Margaret Georgina: March 18, 2019

On March 18, 2019. Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Lyall (Joe). Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Glenda and Kevin, Geoff and Vanessa and Craig and Denise. Loved Nana Marg of Rebecca, Kirsty, Brett, Simon, Troy, Danny, Ellie and great Nana of Alex, Corbin, and Willow. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank. Family and close friends (Margaret’s great love) are invited to celebrate her life at a service to be held at AvonPark Chapel, Cnr Kerrs and Pages Road, Linwood on Wednesday March 20, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private family interment.

JONES Amy: (nee Holliday) Q.S.M.

On March 16 2019, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 86years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Eric. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Cathie and Greg Prebble (Springston), Ross and Alice (West Melton), and loved Grandma of Sam and Ben Prebble, Reuben and Jess, Iain and Jordon, and Sarah Jones, and a much loved  great Grandma. Messages to the Jones family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to Rosebank for their care and support.  A service celebrating Amy’s life will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday March 21st commencing at 1.30pm followed by internment at the Ashburton New Lawn cemetery.

LEONARD, Vincent Hauata: March 16, 2019

Passed on Saturday March 16, 2019 at Christchurch Hospital, around 2:25 am after suffering a major stroke on Wednesday evening. He passed in the arms of his beautiful, dedicated wife, Brenda, his loyal son, Sullivan-John and his kind daughter, Jazzlyn. A man with so much mana will be missed by so many, but a man with so much mana does not just fade away quietly. He will be present in Brenda’s compassionate and caring nature, Sulli’s integrity and honour and Jazz’s morality and life principles. A juxtaposition of a man; great but aware of the smallest creatures; broke but deep pocketed and generous; proud but humble and unassuming. A man of made of steel and velvet. Adored by many, loved by many, missed by many, forgotten by no one.

“The fall of a mighty Totara shakes the earth, as has the passing of our Vince, these tremors will continue.
Kia hinga te tōtara e Te Waonui-a-Tāne. Moe rā e te rangatira. Moe mai.”

Vince currently lies at 51 Alford Forest Road, his whānau welcome all visitors to farewell him there. A service in celebration of his life will be held at the Ashburton Event Centre, Wills Street, Ashburton on Wednesday,  March 20, commencing  at 2pm followed by interment at Ashburton Cemetery

HOGLUND, John Raymond: March 8, 2019

Died March 8, 2019 at Ashburton.  Sandie, and John would like to acknowledge the care provided to their father by staff at Cameron Courts and Rosebank Resthome. Thanks also to his friends who took time to visit in recent years. Messages to 6 Karamu Lane, R D 1 Richmond, Nelson 7020. A private service has been held.

PRICE, Colin Russell: (AKA Tosser) March 13, 2019

On March 13, 2019. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 88 years. A very dearly loved husband of Valmai (Val) for 67 years. Dearly loved Dad of David, (Australia) John, Alison, and Elizabeth (Anne) and Mike (Christchurch). Loved Grandad of Tara, and Echlihn and loved great Grandad of Dylan, and Hunter. Messages to the Price family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  Special thanks to the staff at AAU and ward one Ashburton Hospital. A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr Cox and East Streets, on Tuesday March 19, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

NICHOLS-SMITH, Grace Louise Alice: March 13, 2019

Born 9 March, 2019. Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Christchurch Women’s Hospital on 13 March 2019. Adored and loved by her parents Tilly and James. Treasured granddaughter and great granddaughter and loved by her extended family.

“Gone but not forgotten

Forever in our hearts”

Messages to the Nichols- Smith family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Grace will be held at St Patrick’s Anglican Church, Cnr Mainwarings and McCory’s Road, Dorie ,HRakaia on Saturday March 16, commencing a 11.00am. Followed by private interment.

RICHARDSON, Judith Anne: March 12, 2019

On March 12, 2019 at Ashburton. Aged 77 years. Beloved wife and soulmate of Mervyn. Dearly loved mother, mother in law and Grandma of Andrew, Barbara, the late Matthew, Rachel, Jacinta, and Katie; Karlyn and  Stephen Lewthwaite, Jeremy, and Victoria and Cory; Heather, Michael, Kevin, Julia and Chris, and Henry Daly; Michelle, Darren, Nic and Susan, and Hamish Green. Loved sister and sister in law of John and Janett Griffiths. Messages to the Richardson Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to World Vision would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Judith and the Sealy Street Medical Practice  A service for Judith will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Friday March 15, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.