(DOB: 28/12/1965). Kate passed away peacefully at home on Friday 29 March 2024. Loved mother of Arlina, and Jackson, daughter of David and Pat Jones, partner of Bart.  Sister to Simon, Chris, Peter, Rhys and Jackie. Messages to Kate’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Kate’s life will be held at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on Friday 5 April, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery. This invitation extends to all Kate’s friends and acquaintances. ‘ The song has ended but the melody remains’.

peacefully in her sleep at Ashburton Hospital, aged 83 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Tony. Loved mother and mother in law of Robert and Jane, Belinda and Joe and the late Randall, Jack and Helen, and Rebecca and Richie. Very much loved Nanny of Patrick, Felix, and Cleo; Hannah and Simon, and Joe and Chole; Brooke and Josh; Sinnead, Dominic, and Frano.  Great Nanny to William, and Maddie. Messages to the Harnett Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Very special thanks to the staff at Ashburton Hospital for their wonderful care of Marie. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Marie’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday March 26,  commencing at 1.30pm Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Eric. Much adored Mum and Mum in law of Jackie, Jill, James (dec), Lyn and Richard, Nick (dec) and Chris. Adored by her 17 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the family of the late Betty O’Neill to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Family would like to thank all the staff at Rosebank for their love and care of Betty. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at Our chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday March 21, commencing at 11.00am followed by private Cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

died at Ashburton Hospital.  Loving husband of the late Chrissie.  Loved father of Jamie-lee and grandfather of Georgia, and Thomas (Auckland).  Loved brother in law of Jan Wilson, and best mate of Kenny Johnston.  Loved brother of Robert, Murray, Marie, Elizabeth , Bruce, Lenny and Treena, and their families.  Loved and cherished friend to many.  Messages to Jim’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.Special thanks to the Ashburton Hospital, and Coldstream for their care of Jim. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Jim will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton,  on Wednesday March 20, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

at Ashburton Hospital, aged 94 Years. Loved wife of the late Eoin MacDonald. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Rosslyn and Neville, John, and Stephanie and John. Gran of Candice, Michael and Sherri, Hannah, Dean and Ellen, and Craig. Proud great-Gran of Evelyn. Thank you to Christchurch Hospital, Ashburton Hospital, St John, and Coldstream Lifecare and Village Ashburton. Messages to Margaret’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday March 18, commencing at 11.00am.  

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Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of the late John (Jack) Thomson and loved mother and mother in law of John and Lyn, Sally and David Brydie, Mark and Elspeth, and Willie and Hayley. Adored daughter of the late Margaret and Robert Swapp and loved sister of the late Eric Swapp and the late Margaret Blane. Adored Granny to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A special mention to Terrace View Retirement Village staff, Tinwald Medical Centre and Dr Iain Melton (Christchurch Heart Group) for their wonderful care of Irene. A service to celebrate Irene’s life will be held in our Chapel cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Thursday March 14 commencing at 1pm, followed by a private interment.

Passed away suddenly. Dearly loved wife of Lindsay. Mother and mother-in-law to Rangi and Geoff, Leigh and Heath, Nelle and Mark, and Kimberley and Alex. Treasured Nana of Reece, Connor, Jorja Leigh, Tipene, Ashlein, Maia, Holly, Cole, Willow, Lincoln, Emilio,  and Valentino, and great grandmother to Cassius. Messages to the family of Kiri can be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service will be held on Friday, March 15 at Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton commencing at 2pm, followed by a celebration of Kiri’s life at the Hampstead Clubrooms, Bridge Street, Ashburton.

at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her family, aged 90 years.  Wife of the late Trevor.  Loved mother and mother in law of Kenny and Karen, Brenda and Garry, and friend of Jono.  Loved Nana Pat of the late Trevor, Pip, Alice, and Marc; and the late Shaun.  Great-Nana of Shylah, and Grace.  Messages to the Johnston family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to St John and the Ashburton Hospital for their care of Pat and the support shown to the family. In keeping with Pat’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Timaru on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Aged 78 years. Loved partner and best friend to Shirley, father and father in law to Peter and Fiona, Wendy and Bill, and stepfather to Lisa. Cherished grandfather to Dylan, Ryan, Madeline, Rhyse, Braiden and Liam. Messages to the Suttie family may be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Many thanks to Ashburton Hospital, Palliative care, District nurses and South Canterbury Hospice. A service for Phil will be held at the Ashburton MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Monday March 4, commencing at 1:30pm, followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at Radius Millstream Ashburton. In his 90^th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Jocelyn. Loved and treasured Dad of Joanne and Greg Lovett, and Nikki and Dave Copland. Loved and adored Grandy of Emma and Stuart Poppelwell, Daniel and Emily Lovett; Kate and Jimmy Somerville, Jane and Johnny Harrison, and Peter Copland. Loved Great Grandad of Isaac, Henry, and Caleb Poppelwell; Max, Eleanor, and Isabelle Lovett; Ella Somerville; and Ryan, Lochie and Ben Harrison. Messages to the Cates family. PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. We would like to express our gratitude to the wonderful staff at Radius Millstream for their care of Peter. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Trotts Gardens, Racecourse Road, Ashburton, on Saturday March 2 commencing at 11:00am, followed by interment at the Chertsey Cemetery.