suddenly at home, Methven, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved husband of Eileen.  Much loved father and father in law of Bruce , Alana and Andrew, Tui and John, John and Karen, and the late Billy.  Treasured fun loving Grandad to Danielle, Jaime, Mila, William, Samuel, Patrick, Jesse, Jacob, Whitney, Oliver, Kate, Hannah, Maddison, Joshua, and Harrison, and great-Grandad of Jackson, Casey, Lincoln , and Sierra.  Messages to the Taylor family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to the Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at the Methven United Club Rooms, Methven Chertsey Road, on Thursday August 3, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

18.6.1932 – 30.7.2023. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kathryn, at Nazareth House. Beloved wife of John Bernard (Jack) McKendry (deceased).Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Moira McKendry and Gerald Atkinson, Philip and Judith McKendry, Roz and Craige Mackenzie, Marty and Sophie McKendry and Beth and Richard Jolly. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Eleanor and Kevin Murphy (both decd), Pat and Cecelia Connolly, David  (decd) and Irene Connolly and Bernard and Pauline Connolly (both decd).Dearly loved grandma and grandma-in-law of Kate O’Boyle (decd), Liam O’Boyle and June Homtientong, Jess O’Boyle and Tim Banks, and Gabby O’Boyle and Kai Rala McKinnon-Barbosa, Ella, Tom and George McKendry, Jemma and Paddy Mulvihill, and Scott and Eshkar Adato, Natalie, Sally and Patrick McKendry and Georgina, Joshua and Harriette Jolly. Much loved great-grandma Kathryn of Dahlia and Milo, Mona, and Paige and Annabelle. A beloved friend of so many in the wide range of community groups and organisations she belonged to and supported. Special thanks to the medical, nursing and care staff who supported Mum in her last days at Ashburton Hospital and then at Nazareth House. In lieu of flowers, donations to Methven House would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the McKendry family, Paterson’s Funeral Services, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass will be held for Mum on Monday 7 August at 11am at Our Lady of the Snows Church, Methven, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery. A rosary will take place on Sunday 6 August at 7pm at Farnmacallan

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Ann and the late Peter Marshall, Ken and the late Cath Blair, the late Denne and Maureen Marshall, and the late Edwin and Nyla Marshall.  Respected Aunty Lois of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Marshall family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Lois.  A service for Lois will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets on Thursday August 3^rd, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private interment.

suddenly at home, Methven, aged 68 years.  Dearly loved wife of Harry.  Much loved Mum and mother in law of Rini and Laura, Yvonne and Jeff, Mark and Laura, and Vincent and Rebecca.  Adored Oma of Anton, Annie, Julia, Andreas and Lucas.  ‘Rest In Peace’.  Messages to the Koopmans family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass for Thea will be held at Our Lady of the Snow, Main Street, Methven on Friday August 4, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

suddenly but peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 70 years.  Loving wife and best mate of Evan.  Much loved sister and sister in law of Alastair and Lyn Cocks (Gore), Graham and Robyn Cocks (Rolleston), Lorraine and Noel Rolton, and Noel and Marg Glass (Timaru).  Treasured aunty of Jack and Kate, Emma and Marcos, Steven and Sarah, and Dylan; Kimberley and Kevin, Charlotte and Andrew, Rebecca and Ross, Bradley and Sam, and great-aunty of their families.  Honorary grandmother to Gento and Haruto (Japan).  Messages to the Glass family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Heather’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Friday August 4^th, commencing at 1.00pm.

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Peacefully at home, aged 82 years.  Much loved husband of Janet.  Cherished Dad, and father in law of Karen and Alan Butterick, David, Kylee, and Richard.  Adored Grandad of George, Jack, and Charlotte.  Messages to the Olds family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Malcolm’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church , Allens Road, Ashburton on Tuesday August 1^st, commencing at 11.00am, followed by a private interment.

at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Alan for 59 years. Much loved mum of Doug and partner Sharon, Duncan and partner Ana, and Roy. Loving grandma of Jack, and Rosemary. Messages to Taggart family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday July 24, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

aged 105 years. Peacefully at her own home in Ashburton, supported by her loving family. Loved wife of the late Russell Kingan. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of  David and Donna, Murray and Annette, Janet and the late Bruce McNally, and Russell and Annette. Loved grandmother of Jillian and Robert Kircher, Graeme and Sascha, the late James Kingan; Keriann and Andrew Saunders, Deane and Karen; Sarah and Simon Chamberlain, Bethany McNally and Gary Duncan; and Andrea and Jane. Much cherished great-grandmother of, Lachlan, Harrison, Bailey and Sophia; Timothy and Lucy, Jessica, Daniel, and Lara; Arava, Cassie; and Ethan. Messages to the Kingan family c/o PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.
At Jean’s special request, a private family Memorial will be held.

Sadly, Paul passed away on July 2^nd 2023. Beloved husband and soulmate of Paula, devoted father and father-in-law of Ian and Leanne, Angela, Stefanie and Roger. Adored Pa to Emma, Ben and baby Bean. Treasured son of Joan and the late John Lawrence. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Bronwyn, Trevor and Denise, and Chris and Mel. Much loved nephew of Ruth and the late John Ivison, and Barbara and Trevor Greasley. At Paul’s request, a private celebration of his life has been held.

“Everything you love will probably be lost,                                                                                                                     But in end,                                                                                                                                                                 Love will return in another way”

at Ashburton, aged 61 years, after a very short illness.  Very loved husband and soul mate of Maria. Loved and respected father of David. Loved son of Viv, Bill and Marlene (dec) and brother of Sam, Andrew and Sharon. Loved brother in law and uncle of all his nieces and nephew, and best friend of Robyn and Steve. Messages to the O’Connor family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation has been held as per Dave’s wishes.