Funeral Notices

HIGHT Lois Bertha, on November 28, 2024

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved sister of Ernie, and Mervyn.  Loved aunty of Isabel, Allan, Ian, and Kathy; Carolyn, Jacqueline, and Leanne, and a loved great-aunty.  Messages to the Hight family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Lois’ life will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel , Cass Street, on Saturday November 30, commencing at 2.30pm.

FULLER Alan Edward Harding, on November 25, 2024

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 75 years.  Loving husband of Maisie.  Loved father of Lesley, Alan, and David. Loved Grandad  of Isa, and Koby; Harrison, Kaia, and Jameson; Jaxon, Kade, Mila, Mason, and Darcie; and Payton, and Morris. Special thanks to the staff at Ashburton Hospital for all their loving care of Alan. Messages to the Fuller family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In keeping with Alan’s wishes a private cremation has been held.  

MORGAN John Samuel James, on November 25, 2024

After a brave battle with cancer John passed away on the morning 25th November, 2024. Loving hubby of Muriel and loving dad of Lynleigh, Scott, Todd & Helena, and Paul (dec). Proud pop of Conrad, Hunter, and Kyran. Brother of Colin, and Thirza (dec). A much loved husband, father, pop, brother, nephew, teacher, and friend. Messages to John’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Thank you to the Blue Brothers, Dr Penny Holdaway, the Palliative Care Team, Ashburton Hospital, the Cancer Society, and Hospice Mid Canterbury and our many friends and colleagues for all your care and support. John will be greatly missed by so many. The Dad Jokes will live on, but someone else will have to collect the agates at Wakanui Beach now. No flowers, please. Instead, please consider giving a donation to the Mt Somers Walkway Society that was so close to John’s heart.  A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday 29th November at 11:00 a.m.

CALDER Ngaire Mavis (nee Thomas). On 24th November 2024,

CALDER Ngaire Mavis (nee Thomas). On Sunday 24th November 2024, after a long illness Ngaire passed peacefully at Tuarangi Rest Home, aged 76 years. Loved wife of Graeme and loved mother of Andrew, and the late Jonathan (Jonny). Much loved sister of Doug and Jill, Laraine (deceased) and Wayne, Jill and Lloyd. Thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Rest Home for their loving care of Ngaire. Messages to the Calder Family c/o PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A funeral service to celebrate Ngaire’s life will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox Street, Ashburton on Wednesday, November 27th commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

TAPPIN Graham James, on November 22, 2024

Passed away on Friday 22 November 2024, at home in Radius Millstream, with his children by his side. After an outstanding innings Graham has been called up for his final match…90 all out 🏏⚽️. Loved husband of the late Karen. Much loved father and father in law of Ian, Claire and Mark. Adored grandfather of Kal and Harper. Messages to the Tappin/Smitheram  family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Graham will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Park Street Ashburton, on Friday November 29, commencing at 10:00am. Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

BEHRNES Barbara Elizabeth (Barb) – On November 18, 2024.

 Peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton. In her 78th  Year. Dearly loved wife of Alan (Snowy). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Denise and Trevor Radford, and Mark and Debbie. Cherished Narney and Nana of Brooke, Olivia, and Matthew; and Riley, and Campbell and great Narney of Carter, Salem, Henry, Tate and Hudson. Messages to the Behrnes family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Barb’s life will be held at Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton, on Friday November 22, commencing at 10.30am followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

ROBB Trevor Henry, On November 15, 2024.

Tragically taken doing what he loved. Adored, cherished and loved  partner of Louise. Much loved son of the late Noel and Marion. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Tony and Helen, Noeline and Murray (dec), Kevin and Christine, Wendy, Gary (dec) and Sheerie, and Alan and Karen. Cherished uncle of all his nieces and nephews, friend of Sarah and George, Liz, and Nicola and James. A memorial service to celebrate Trevor’s life will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Friday November 22, 2024, commencing at 2:30pm.

GARDINER Roy William, (formerly of Rakaia), on Monday 12th November 2024

Peacefully at Bellevue Care Centre, Christchurch, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of Natalie for 71 years. Dearly loved and respected father and father in law of Ian and Vicky, Dianne and Chris, and Joanne and Andry. Loved Granddad of Toni, and Jason; Sam; Jayden, and Shannon and their partners, and doting great Granddad of his five great grandchildren. Thanks to the staff of the Rakaia Medical Centre and Bellevue Care Centre for their exceptional loving care of Roy. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.. Messages to the Gardiner Family c/o PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church RAKAIA on Monday 18th November 2024 commencing at 2pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BENNETT Graeme Clarence – On November 12, 2024,

Comfortably at Bupa Parklands in Christchurch, aged 86 years.  Much loved husband of the late Alison and the late Pamela.  Cherished Dad and father-in-law of Malcolm and Julie, and Linda and David. Adored grandfather of Tessa. Messages to the Bennett Family to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held in our chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday November 18, commencing at 1:30pm followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium