13/11/1947 – 21/2/2023. Alan passed away at Ashburton on 21st February 2023. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Alison. Loved and respected father of Andrew, and Duncan, admired father-in-law of Tam, and much loved Puppa of Zara and Charley. Loved and admired brother and brother-in -law of Donald (dec), and Judi, Murray and Ruth (Melbourne), and Robyn and David O’Malley (Dunedin). A special uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Grant family, PO Box 472 Ashburton7740. Donations to Hospice Mid Canterbury would be appreciated and may be made on line at http://bit.ly/aggrant2102. A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at the Ashburton Event Centre, Wills Street Ashburton on Thursday March 2nd, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
Funeral Notices
HURST Mary Monica May (OStJ), on February 20, 2023
peacefully at home, Rakaia, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Norman. Much loved mother and mother in law of Ray and Lisa, Graeme and Helen, and treasured Grandma of Danielle, and Stephen; and Emily. Messages to the Hurst family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday February 25, commencing at 3.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
EWING Audrey Adelina, on February 20, 2023
peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Stuart. Much loved mother and mother in law of Jenny and Ross, Geoff and Debbie, Steve and Carrie, Murray and Denni, Cheryl and Sam. Adored Nan of Anna, and Jasmine; Jacob, Joshua, Dalton, and Harry; Lucy, and Mitch; Amy, Stuart, Antony, and Rose; Jina, Ellen, Alica, Joel, Grace, and Steve, and loved great-Nan of all her great grandchildren. Messages to the Ewing family P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday February 23rd, commencing at 2.00pm.
FITZSIMONS Margaret Esma (Meg), on February 18, 2023
at Ashburton, 2 days short of her 85th birthday. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Wayne, and the late Ron Langdon. Much loved mother and mother in law of Sue and Lindsay, Joy and Kelvin, and Ross. Special Nana Meg and great-Nana Meg to all her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Messages to the Fitzsimons and Langdon families, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Meg’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton TODAY, Tuesday February 21st, commencing at 2.00pm, followed private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
FITZSIMONS Margaret Esma (Meg), on February 18, 2023
at Ashburton, 2 days short of her 85th birthday. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Wayne, and the late Ron Langdon. Much loved mother and mother in law of Sue and Lindsay, Joy and Kelvin, and Ross. Special Nana Meg and great-Nana Meg to all her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Messages to the Fitzsimons and Langdon families, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Meg’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on, Tuesday February 21st, commencing at 2.00pm, followed private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
KITTELTY Lorrie, on February 15, 2023
at Ashburton, aged 88 years. Dearly loved father of Mathew, Robert, Aaron, and Tainamate, and loved by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family and friends are welcome to view Lorrie at 48 Mackworth Street, Christchurch. A service for Lorrie will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 81 Ashgrove Terrace, Somerfield, Christchurch on Tuesday February 21, commencing at 10.00am, followed by interment at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery.
PRENDERGAST Peter James, on February 21, 2022
at St Helena’s Rest Home, Christchurch, aged 76 years. Son of the late James (Jimmy) and Margaret, brother of Maureen, and Irene, father of Mandy. Dear friend of Liz Cassidy and family. An Uncle and Grandfather. Messages to the Prendergast family, P O Box 472 Ashburton. A Memorial service for Peter will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday February 25, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by an interment of ashes at Ashburton cemetery.
MOODIE Lucy, on February 12, 2023
(6/1/1935 – 12/2/2023) Passed away peacefully at The Croft, Timaru. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Treasured mother and mother in law of Vince and Tess, and Joe. Much loved grandmother of Ella and Charli. Loved sister of Kevin, Matt, Mary, John, Gerald, Eileen, Margaret, Ann. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Moodie family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Deep gratitude to the staff at Strathallan, Highfield Lifecare, and The Croft, who cared for Lucy over the past few years. Dearly loved, sadly missed, peacefully at rest. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Lucy will be held at St Ita’s Catholic Church, West Town Belt, Rakaia on Monday February 20, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Rakaia cemetery.
FIGURE Taanya (nee Tuaine), on February 11, 2023
Peacefully at home, in Ashburton, aged 63. Dearly loved by her family and friends. A Memorial service will be held at Hakatere Marae, Ashburton on Thursday 16 February, at 11.30am.
MIDDLEMISS Anne, on February 10, 2023
unexpectedly at home, in Ashburton, aged 73 years. Much loved wife of the late Ian. Loved mother and mother in law of Lesley-Anne and Johnny, and treasured Grandma of Mackenzie. Messages to the family of Anne Middlemiss , P O Box 472, 7740. Ashburton. As per Anne’s wishes a private cremation has been held.