peacefully at home with his family by his side, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, and father and father in law of Douglas and Kirsten, Leslie, Leigh, Christine and the late Sam, and John. Treasured Grandad and great-Grandad of Carley, Alisha, Lucy, Campbell, Ollie, and Carter. Thanks to the Methven Medical Centre for their care of Stan. Messages to the Quirk family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service to celebrate Stan’s life has been held.
Funeral Notices
GLANVILLE Christine Anne, on July 3rd, 2023
Jim would like to announce the sad passing of his loved and loving wife Chrissie, peacefully at home with family and friends. Dearest loved and loving sister of Jan Wilson (Nelson). Loved niece of David Shannon (Dunedin). Loved step-Mum of Jaime-Lee, and Grandma to Georgia and Thomas (Auckland). Much loved and loving sister in law of Bruce and Peta Glanville (Melbourne), and Treena and Grant McHenry and families (Napier). Loved and cherished friend to many. Messages to Chrissie’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Chrissie will be at home from Friday afternoon. A service for Chrissie will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday July 8, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery. Please wear something bright to celebrate Chrissie’s life.
KALIS Wouter Johannes (Wally), on June 25, 2023
at Tuarangi Home Ashburton. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family aged 88 years. Dearly loved father and father in law of Reuben and Jo, Julian and Jo. Loved grandfather of Jed, Isla, Ashton and Charlotte. Special thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home for the wonderful care of Wout. Messages may be posted to PO Box 16487; Christchurch, 8441. A celebration of Wout’s life will be held on Friday 21 July 2023, 2.00pm at the Pohara Boat Club, 995 Abel Tasman Drive, Tata Beach, Golden Bay.
HARVEY Alan Neil (Al, Bob), on June 23, 2023
at home, with his sons, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Trish. Much loved father and father in law of Mike and Emma, Dave and Lisa, and treasured Grandad of Baden, and Stella; and Lilly. Messages to 4 Douglas Drive, Ashburton 7700. A private service for Alan has been held.
O’REILLY Robert Matthew (Bob), on June 29, 2023
suddenly at home, Ashburton. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Eleanor. Cherished and adored father and father in law of Nik and Cam, Di and Marcus Humm, and Karen and Andrew Morgan. Much loved grandad Bob of Troy; Georgia, Will, and the late Hannah; and Harper. Rest In Peace. Messages to the O’Reilly family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service will be held in celebration of Bob’s life at the Church of Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday July 4, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
COPLAND Ian Roy, on June 27, 2023
Passed away peacefully at home, Ashburton. On June 27, 2023, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Valmai (nee Husband), much loved father and father in law of Nicky Copland, Julie and Haden Batty, Lisa and Mark Bennett, Amy Copland and Matt Catley. Idolised Pop Pop to Thomas, Danny, Blake, Logan, Ryan, Alex, Luke, Trent, William, and Jack. We wish to thank our wonderful family and friends who have been there for us over the past few months. Also, Dr Penny Holdaway and the team at Three Rivers and the Palliative Care Nurses. Messages to the Copland family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Ian’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Wednesday July 5, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Chertsey Cemetery.
SYME Daphne Jane, on June 28, 2023
at home, surrounded by her family, aged 80 years. Much loved wife and bestmate of John. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Michael and Tina, Stephanie and David Gorman, Lisa and Craig Cowper, and Joanne and James Callaghan. Treasured Gran of her 14 grandchildren and their partners, and great-GG to her 9 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Syme family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Daphne’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday July 4, commencing at 1.30pm.
BANKS Anthony John (Tony, Banksie), on June 26, 2023
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 61 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Nicki. Much loved Dad of Adam, Sam and Lisa. Messages to the Banks family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Tony will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Tuesday July 4, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.
PRENDERGAST Margaret Mary, on June 23, 2023
at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Much loved mother and mother in law of Anthony and Dianne, Bede and Pennie, and special Grandma of Bryson and Monyke, Wesley and Grace, James and Briar, and Mitchel, and great-Grandma of Lenix and Ellah. Messages to the Prendergast family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. “Rest In Peace”. A Requiem Mass will be held in celebration of Margaret’s life at the Church of Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday June 29, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
RICHARDS Adrienne Elizabeth, on June 21, 2023
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 58 years. Dearly loved wife of Ross. Much loved Mum of Bryce, and Douglas. Messages to the Richard’s 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. A celebration of Adrienne’s life will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Monday June 26, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.