peacefully at home, Ashburton surrounded by her family. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Trevor for 65 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Glenda and the late John Walker and friend to Bryan, Malcolm and Kim, Donald and Kay, Andrew and Jacqueline, and Rodger. Treasured nana of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.  Messages to the Love family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flower’s donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and maybe left at the service.  A celebration of Marion’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Friday August 25, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Back with her dearly loved and missed Robin. Much loved mum of Phillip and Bridget, and Wayne. Adored and loved grandma of Joe, Katie, Gabrielle, Nathan, Charlotte, Rebekah, Shaun, and Alyssa. Dearly loved best friend of Annette and the late Tony. Messages to Danielson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Averil’s farewell will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday August 22, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Peacefully with family by his side, aged 49 years. Much loved Dad and father in law of Liam and Hailee. Loving Koro of Tanae, Josiah and Ellie. Loved brother of Peter and his extended family. A celebration of Smiley’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday August 21 commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, on August 12, 2023, aged 57 years. Dearly loved son of the late Reginald and Isabell. Dearly loved brother and brother in law of Bruce and Sue, Faye and the late Kevin Connelly, Grant Todd and the late Graeme Ford, Ross, Murray and Jeanette, Gillian and Bob Ward, and families. The family would like to thank Dr Penny Holdaway, the Cancer Society and Palliative Care for all their support. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Ford Family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Robin’s life will be held in Our chapel cnr East & Cox Street Ashburton on Thursday August 17, commencing at 2.00pm followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully on August 8, 2023 at the South Canterbury Hospice, aged 75 years.   Forever loved wife of Noel, and cherished mother of Scott, Darren, Trudie and Nick.  Treasured grandmother of spoilt Brittany; Lucie, Emilie and the late Sam.  Sadly missed sister and sister in law of Marion and Barry, Hugh, and Philip. The family would like to thank the South Canterbury Hospice for all their love and support. Messages to Walker Family, 12 Factory Road Temuka 7920, cottstab@xtra.co.nz    A memorial service to celebrate Susan’s vivacious life will be held at the Grey Way Lounge, Phar Lap Raceway Timaru on Friday 18^th August at 12 noon.

aged 93 years. Peacefully at home surrounded with love. Most dearly loved husband and best friend of Win (Winifred). Cherished Dad and father in-law of Lynda and Murray Crisford, Caroline and Tony Sheehan. Adored Granddad of Anna and Jeremy, Katie and Zac, Charlotte, Harriet, Tori, James and Ryan, and great-Granddad to Hailey, Theo, Eliane, James, Georgia, and Olivia. Loved brother of Ray and Clarice (decd). Messages to the Carter family, PO Box 472 Ashburton, 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service .A service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday August 12, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

5/10/1932 – 6/8/2023. At Ashburton Hospital, after a short illness. Late of Radius Millstream and Mona Square, Ashburton.  Loved wife of Bruce Benke (dec), and 8^th child of Kath and Mick Doak.  Survived by her dear sisters Margaret Jackson, and Maureen Eaden. Loved sister and sister in law of Ro and Bob Stephen, Queen and Bob Clark, June and Jack Clifford, Tom and Noelene Doak, Hughie and Betty Doak, Pat and Bill Jones, Theresa and Bill Visser, Maurice Jackson, and Don Eaden (all deceased).  Treasured aunt of her many nieces and nephews, and loved great-aunt, godmother and cousin. Honorary grandmother to Lachlan and Kinsey Storey. Message to Hazel Benke family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass for Hazel will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday 11 August commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation.  Recitation of the Rosary will be at the Church, Thursday 10^th at 7.00pm

Peacefully,  in his 90^th year.  Dearly loved husband of Audrey, loved and respected father and father in law of Martin and Maree, Chris and Tim Lang, Jo and Hamish Kim, loved Poppa of Emma, Kelsey and Riley; Hamish, Michael, and Ben; Logan, and Eva.  Grateful thanks to the staff at Ashburton Hospital and Radius Millstream for their care.  Messages to the Bush Family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at the Carew Hall, Trevors Road, Carew, on  THURSDAY August 10, commencing at 2pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 91 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Roberta. Much loved father and father in law of Anthony and Julie, Robert and Emma, Richard and the late Lynne, and Angela and Andrew Mill.  Treasured Pop of Mark and Julie, Olivia, James and Amber; Belinda, Michael, and Felicity; Phoebe, and Eliza, and great-Pop of Hadley, and Patrick.  Messages to the Hampton family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to all the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Alan.  A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Thursday August 10, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Barrhill Cemetery.

 (formerly of Mayfield). On  1^st August 2023, passed away at Ashburton Hospital, aged 86 years. Beloved wife and companion of the late Ian (Copper), dearly loved mother of Brent Murdoch (Mayfield) and Joanne Blue (Awatere Valley), mother-in-law of Cushla Murdoch and John Blue, devoted grandmother to Holly and Alice Murdoch and Fiona and Dugald Blue; cherished daughter of the late Susan and William Boag (late of Winchmore), loved sister of Helen Gallagher, Hilda Phillips, Peggy Suttie, William Boag, Melva Childs, James Boag (all passed away), and Peter Boag.

“Garden as though you will live forever”

Messages to Heathers family c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. At Heathers request a private graveside service has been held.