peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Jack.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Christine and the late Hank Harrison, Mark and Katie, Vicki and Rob Clare, and Jo and Lindsay Paape.  Treasured Nana, Nan, and old Nan of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Wheeler family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Val’s request a private family service has been held.

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton surrounded by his loving family, in his 89^th year. Loved and loving husband of Marilyn. Loved and devoted Dad and father in law of Sue and Robert Scott, Richard and Fiona, and Kate and Brendon Patchett. Much adored Pa of Jack and Eartha, George and Emily, and Holly and Will. The family would like to thank the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Eric in his final days. Messages to the Maw family PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated. A service to honour Eric’s life will be held at St Johns Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven, on Monday May 13 commencing at 1:30pm, followed by private interment at Methven Cemetery.

Aged 75 years. Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, with Jim by her side. Devoted wife of Jim. Compassionate and loving Mum of Chris and Graham, and mother in law of Jessie. Proud Grandma of Kingsley and Coralie. Thank you to the caring and compassionate staff at Terrace View and Three Rivers Medical, especially Dr Maddy Hayes. Messages to the Aldridge family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John can be made at the service or online, in memory of Brenda. A service for Brenda will be held in our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday, May 14, commencing at 2:00pm followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

at Christchurch Hospital, aged 71 years.  Dearly loved husband, best friend, and soulmate of Christine.  Much loved Dad of Matthew, Scott and Jude, and Sarah and Phil.  Amazing cherished Grandad of Jack; Emily, Alex, and Claire; Riley, Chloe, and Kaitlyn.  Messages to the Harrison family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Hank’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Monday May 13, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private family interment.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 83 years.  Much loved husband of Jan.  Loved father and father in law of Janelle and the late Dean Livingston, Darrell and Bronnie, and Donna and Karl Hansen.  Loved grandfather ‘Keek’ of Brooke, and Michelle; Danielle, and Tayla; and Jayden.  Great-‘Keek’ of Hazel, Wolfe, Zeypher, and George.  Messages to the Kircher family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Keith’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Burnett Street, on Friday May 10, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved husband of Vivia, and loving father of Wendy, Jacqui and Richard, and Penny.  Stepfather of Helen and Mark, Robert and Lisa, Jonathan and Leeann. Loved and respected Granpa and Poppa of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Noreen, and the late Pauline.  Our thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their wonderful care over the last few years.  Messages to Murray’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Murray will be held at Trotts Garden’s 371 Racecourse Road, Ashburton, on Wednesday May 8, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

at Wellington Hospital, aged 68 years.  Third child of the late Errol and Jean Stringer.  Loved and respected brother and brother in law of Louise and Neil Clucas, Robin and Jane Stringer, Sheryl and Kevin Bishop, Lindsay and Gillian Stringer, and Raewyn and Edgar Wahnig.  Respected uncle and great-uncle of all his nephews and nieces. Messages to Stanley’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Stan’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday May 8, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton, aged 90 years. Loving companion of Marion, father and father in law of, Bryce and Emily, and Blaine and Vicki. Much loved grandfather and great grandfather. Never forgotten by those whose hearts he touched. Rest in peace from all who knew you. Messages to Donald’s family, PO Box 742, Ashburton 7740. A private service has been held.

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Much loved husband of the late Judith. Treasured Dad and Father in law of Andrew and Barbara, Karlyn and Stephen, Heather and Michael, and Michelle and Darren. Cherished grandad Merv and friend of Matthew (dec), Rachel, Jacinta and Katie; Jeremy and Milly, and Victoria and Cory; Kevin, Julia and Chris and Henry and Natalie; Nicholas and Megan and Hamish and Olivia. Great grandad of Ella and Lucy. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View for their care. The family kindly request messages be addressed to the Richardson family to PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service for Mervyn will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Friday May 3, commencing at 11:00am. Followed by private interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Peacefully at home in Ashburton, in her 88^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Owen. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Biz; the late Andrew, and Jennie and Mark. Loved Gran of Daniel, Robbie, Jordanna, Mellory, Diana and Lexie and Mackenzie and James. Also loved by her eight great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of James and Ginny Dysart and John (dec) and Janet Dysart. Messages to the Bell family to PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ann’s life will be held at St Davids Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Ashburton. On Thursday May 2 commencing at 1pm followed by private interment.