On October 8, 2018. Suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 86 years. Loved husband of Marie. Loved father, father in law and Nev of Paul and Debbs, Katie and Chris, Sean, and Jack, and Rosemary; Jane and Willem, and Josh, and Cameron van Mierlo: Lynn and Stu; and great grandad Nev of Emily and Ryan. Loved brother and brother in law of Margaret and Gordon, Eric and Noeline,  (all deceased) Winsome and the late Feije, Linda and Selwyn, (both deceased) the late Ngaire, and Rex. Brother in law of the late Colin, and Ettie, Dulcie and the late Bernie, Alisa and the late Robin and their families. Messages to Adams Family 24 Jordan Avenue, Ashburton 7700. A special thank you to Ashburton St John and the staff at AAU Ashburton Hospital and Christchurch Public Hospital. At Neville’s request a private cremation has been held.

On October 6, 2018 at Christchurch ICU, surrounded by family, after a short illness.  Loved youngest daughter of the late Erma and Sidney Sewell.  Loved sister of Brenda Rendall (Dunedin), Allan Sewell (Rolleston) and the late Roger Sewell (Aust).  Loved Aunty of Bruce Rendall and Rachel Ducker (Christchurch), Martin and Helen Rendall (Alexandra), Katrina Moore (Christchurch), and Paula and Jason Clark (Cromwell).  Loved and supported by Murray for 14 years.  Messages to c/- 165 Trevors Road, Ashburton 7700.  A t Carol’s request a private cremation has been held.  A family Memorial will be held at a later date.

It  is with sadness that Rose and his son Roger announce that Alan (Steadly) passed away suddenly but peacefully at home. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Rose and respected Steadly of her children Bruce Heywood, Murray Heywood, Robyn Stockdale and their partners and families. Messages to the Stead family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway and the District Nurses for their loving care of Steadly. Alan’s funeral will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday October 12, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

MCMANUS, Desmond Aloysius:  ( Reg No. 455795, J Force)

On Thursday October 4, 2018. Passed away peacefully after a short illness at Essie Summers Retirement Home in Christchurch. Aged 94 years. Loved husband of the late Joan. Loved father and father in law of Tony and Judi, Mike, Kevin and Ally, Garry and Ali, Jo and Jerry, and Brian. Beloved grandfather to Hayley, Kurt, Todd, Aimee, Scott, Kimberley, Jordan Charlotte, Ryan, Catherine, and Zac and loved Poppa to all his great grandchildren. Messages to the McManus family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff and management of Essie Summers for their wonderful care and support. A funeral service for Des will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday October 9, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

 Passed away peacefully on October 6, 2018 at Ashburton.  Aged 90 years.  Eldest son of the late Cecil and Eva Walkham.  Loved brother and brother in law of Ngaire and the late Ivan Kermode, and the late Murray, and Jill Walkham.  Much loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews and their families.  Messages to the Walkham family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 11, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

URQUHART, Roderick Joseph Hector: (Rod)

On October 3, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lyn. Much respected, admired and loved father and father in law of Tracey and Nigel, Debbie and Tim and Kevin and Amanda. Absolutely adored Grandad of Taine, and Dylan; Charlie; Alex, and Sophie. Messages to the Urquhart Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Rod’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday October 6, commencing at 11.00 am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

KLEINSCHMIDT, Sharon Anita:

On October 1^st,  2018. Unexpectedly at Christchurch. Aged 61 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Kevin. Cherished Mum of Lillie and Armando Mendez, Gloria, Daniel and Allyssa, and David and Staci. Treasured ‘Mimi’of Jasmine, Judah, Evangeline, and Ezra; Lucas, and Emery; Aiden, Derek, and Edith. Messages to the Kleinschmidt Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Sharon’s life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Street on Tuesday October 9, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

STEVENS, Jack Harrison: (Reg No 640487) (3^rd Battalion, J Force)

On September 29, 2018 at Ashburton. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Helen. Loved father and father in law of Gordon, Maryann and Alan Robson and Alistair. A much loved Grandad of Cathy, and Toby Robson. Messages to the Stevens family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Methven Care Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held at Stromemore, 192  Accommodation Road, Barrhill on Friday October 5, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Returned Service men’s Section, Methven Cemetery

GIFKINS, Pendle William: (Paddy)

On October 2, 2018, peacefully at Ashburton hospital, surrounded by his family. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Marie, and loved and treasured father and father in law of Gary and Viv, Keith and Jane and Diane and Wayne Pannett. Loved and adored Pop of Tracey; Matthew, and Emma; Daniel, Mitchell and Ashleigh, loved great Pop to Milla, and Boston. Also friend to Vicky. Messages to the Gifkins Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Flowers respectfully declined, donations to Mayfield St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thank you to the fantastic team at AAU and Ward 1 Ashburton.  A service to celebrate Paddy’s life will be held at the Mount Somers Memorial Hall, Hoods Road Mount Somers, on Friday October 5, commencing at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Mount Somers Cemetery.

FORD, Adrian:

At Radius Millstream Ashburton, surrounded by his family, on September 30, 2018. Cherished, deeply loved and devoted husband of the late Elaine. Dearly loved Father and Father-in-law of Antony and Kathryn, Gary and Penny and Chris and Raechel. Devoted and greatly respected Grandad of Tom, Jack, Roy, Milly, Angus, Oliver, Emma and Harrison. Messages to Ford family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to The Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The Family wish to acknowledge with sincere thanks and gratitude the care and support given by the nursing staff at Radius Millstream and Glenis, from Nurse Maude, Christchurch. A celebration of Adrian’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 4^th  commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.