It is with great sadness we announce Samantha passed away suddenly at home in Ashburton on Saturday July 2, 2022 aged 55 years. Very dearly loved mother of Nathan, his partner Amy, granddaughters Ryleigh, and McKenzie. Dearly loved eldest daughter of Edna and the late John, much loved sister of Nicola (Perth) and Simon. Very loved niece and cousin of the Brown and Pearson families in New Zealand, England and Australia. A private family service for Samantha will be held in Ashburton.

passed peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 95 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Lester.  Loved mother and mother in law of Annette and Alan, Virginia and Rick, David and Elizabeth, and Andrew.  Loved grandmother and great-grandmother to all her grand and great-grandchildren.  Margaret’s wish was for a private family service which has been held.

Passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with his family beside him on July 1, 2022 after a short illness. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Raylene, and devoted father of Kem, Dell, Jan and Tod. Loved and respected father in law, grandfather and great grandfather to his wider whanau.  Messages to the Phillips family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family cremation has been held and a celebration will be held at the Celtic Clubrooms, Keenans Road, Ashburton on Sunday July 10 at 11.30am. All welcome.

peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Vince. Much loved mum and mother in law of Gaeline and Robert Bullard, and Gregory and Sharyn. Treasured grandma of Alicia, Joshua, and Hayden; and Mark, and Lachlan. Loved sister and sister in law of  David and Ady, Trevor and Anne and loved aunty of Tracey, and Jill. Messages to the Rouse family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Adriane’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday July 11, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Much loved daughter of the late Colleen and Lawrence McCormick. Loved, cherished and treasured sister of David, Bernadette, Brian, and twin sister of the late Laurie, and Peter. Messages to the McCormick family, P O Box 278, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Lorraine’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday July 1, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

after a short illness, with her family by her side, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved wife of Desmond for 66 years.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Prisilla, the late Malcolm, and Trish, Donald and Cathy, Kate and Leo, and Quentin and Yoshie.  Treasured Grandma of Jason, and Samantha; Nicholas, and Rachael; Oliver, and Francis; and Dylan, and Mitchell.  Loved great-Grandma of her 5 great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Pooke family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to remember Audrey will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 30, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery Seafield Road , Ashburton.

Passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 at Ashburton Hospital with her family by her side.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ken, loved mother and mother in law of Kaye and Lawrie Halkett, the late Wayne, Dean and Carol, Blair and Sharon.  Loved grandmother of Scot and Jenna, Brett and Michelle, Leigh and Leif, Kate and Joel, Ben and Lisa, Sam, Todd, Jade, Grace, Quinn, and great-grandmother of Kingston and Monty.  Messages to the McConnell family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Blind Low Vision NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/rdgmcconnell2106 . Many thanks to Rosebank Lifecare and Ashburton Hospital staff for their care of Rona.  Family and friends are welcome to the celebration of Rona’s life which is to be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday July 2^nd, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Suddenly at Ashburton Hospital.  In his 91^st year.  Dearly loved husband of Bevley. Much loved father and father in law of Dianne and Butch Te Nana, Bruce, and David and Verity.  Loved Pop of the late Cristina, Rhys, and Kadin; Emma, Laura, Brittney, and Alana, and great-Pop of Stella, Poppy, Esme, Luna, Crew, Raya, Max, Caleb, Jordie, and Charlotte. Messages to the Jackson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to remember Earle will be held at the Ashburton M.S.A, Havelock Street, Ashburton, on Wednesday June 29, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.

passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Ashbuton Hospital, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved wife of Karel.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Lidka and Leicester Wilson, and Zdena and David West.  Treasured ‘Babi’ of Karla, Ryan, and Adam; Jen, and Steven, and a special great-Babi of her 9 (soon to be 10) great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Kaspar family P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A private celebration of Lidka’s life has been held.

With the deepest sadness we announce the passing of our dear Keith at the Ashburton Hospital, peacefully but unexpected.  Keith reached the grand age of 96 and was the dearly loved husband of the late Betty, much loved father and father in law of Jane and Richard (UK), and Robert and Jane.  He was an adored and much respected grandfather of Sam, Nic, Izzy, Harry and Ellen, and Katie.  Keith was brought back to the farm before his final eternal rest with Betty.  May Keith Rest In Peace, knowing he was so loved and now with his beloved.  Back with Betty at last.  Our absolute heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff at Radius Millstream for caring for Keith and also Ward 1 at Ashburton Hospital.  Messages to the Grice family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service and celebration of Keith’s wonderful long life has been held.  “See ya later Alligator”