after a “Life well Lived”, aged 91, while visiting his children, grandchildren and 23 of his 27 great-grandchildren in New Zealand. A remarkable man and husband to his beloved late wife Hannalah, devoted father of Alfie, Annalie Henson, Carolie Andrew, James, Martin, and Jacob Jackson. Loved and admired grandfather (Oupa) of Sarah, Tamlyn, Kirsten (Jacksons), Benjamin, Jacob, William (Hensons), Emma, Rudyard, Caitlin and Thurza (Andrew) and 27 adoring great-grandchildren. Japie leaves not only a legacy in his family, but also as the most honoured and recognised Veterinary Surgeon, natural environmentalist and Biblical scholar in Zimbabwe. Messages to David Henson, 57/25 Charlesworth Drive Ashburton 7700. Service to be held at Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street Ashburton on Wednesday May 3^rd, commencing at 10:00am, followed by a private interment.

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 92 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Gertrude.  Much loved father of Kate Holmes, and the late Ian.  Loved Grandad of Maire, and Sarah.  Messages to the Lattimore family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton RSA would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Murray will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Tuesday May 2^nd, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.  

Peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 78 years.  Dearly loved partner of Janice for 40 years. Much loved father and father in law of Phillip and Erin, Lisa and Matt, Nikora and Alice, and Phil. Loved Grandpop of Elsie, Jacob, Alexander, and Miriama.  Messages to the Brough family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at the graveside, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery on Saturday April 29, commencing at 11.00.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Murray. Much loved mother and mother in law of Stuart and Carolyn, Joanne Howard, Kerry and the late Richard France, Ross, Ronda and Phil Chamberlain, and Neroli and Blair Sanson.  Loving Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law. Messages to the Walkham family, P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Jill’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday 28 April, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 72 years.  Much loved husband of Valerie.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Olivia and Michael Liddington and loved grandfather of Jarvis. Messages to Paul’s family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A special thank you to all the staff at Princes Court for your love and care you have all given Paul, and also in Paul’s final days of life, thank you to the doctors and nurses at Ashburton Hospital for your love and care, it was much appreciated. A private service for Paul has been held.

suddenly but peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved wife of Jim. Much loved mother and mother in law of Peter and Elaine (Aus),  and Tony and Ellayne.  Treasured Nana of Tara and Pete, and Jak and Jess; Hayley and Hamish, and Reece and Karolina, and loved great-Nana of her 8 great-grandchildren.   Messages to the Kelly family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service for Joy has been held.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Janet.  Much loved father and father in law of Dianne and Peter Woodward (Feilding) and Lyn (Lynette) and Mike Hurst. Treasured Poppa of Chris, Ben, Tim and Olivia, and David; Bradley and Madi, Hayden and Grace, and Joshua, and great- Poppa to Lylah, Archie, and Henry.  Messages to the Johnston family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to Princes Court and Ashburton Hospital for their loving kind care they gave our Dad.  A service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday April 24, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Ashburton Cemetery

at Ashburton Hospital, with his family, aged 81 years. Much loved husband of the late Elaine. Father of Sarah and brother of Judith, the late Ann and the late Patricia. Messages to the  Bonisch family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per Gerry’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

at Christchurch Hospital, aged 66 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Beth. Loved Dad of the late Sarah.  Dearly loved step-Dad of Kieran Burgess and father in law of Taylah. Adored Poppa of Milly.  Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the McLean family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Lester’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Wednesday April 19, commencing at 2.30pm

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital with Alastair by her side, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Alastair. Much loved mother and mother in law of Kenneth and Jane, Nicky and the late Brian Thomson, and Lana and Piri Reiri.  Adored Nan of Jessie, Charlie, and Jack; Grace; Natasha, and Thomas. Messages to the Thomson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Judith’s request a private family service has been held.