passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on 27^th April 2022 aged 92 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ernest Hight and loved mother and mother-in-law of Isabel (Sydney), Allan and Elena (Isle of Man), Ian and Sally (Auckland) and Kathy (Adelaide) and grandmother of Maddie, Gabby, Georgi, Jian, Samuel and Jackson.  The family expresses its gratitude to the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for the exceptional care and compassion shown to our mother. Messages to the Hight family P O Box 472  Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St Johns Ambulance, Ashburton would be appreciated and can be made on line at http://bit.ly/lmhight2704 .  A celebration of Lillias life will be held at Our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Friday 6^th May 2022, commencing at 2pm followed by an interment at Ashburton Cemetery, open to all.

peacefully at home, Ashburton after a long illness.  Aged 82 years.  Dearly loved wife of Don Wilson and the late Dallas Rountree.  Much loved mother and mother in law of John and Nic, Rose and John Winter, Melinda and Jim Lattimore, Nic and John Zijlstra, and Lea and Aaron Moates.  Loving Grandma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the late Joy Wilson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to the Blind and Low Vision, Ashburton, would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/mjwilson2804 . A celebration of Joy’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday May 5^th commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

5^th May 1950 – 25 April 2022, as a result of a tragic accident on Anzac Day.  Devoted husband and soulmate to Judi.  Loved, admired and respected father and father in law to Cathrine and the late Hayden Baker (Christchurch), Sarah and Andrew Carr (Mayfield), the late Virginia Grant, Louise and Daniel Bowie (Makuri).  Adored and cherished Grumps to Angus, Isabella, Maxwell, Ella, Tom, Olivia, Lucia, George, and Lucy.  Son of the late Ian and Eleanor Grant, loved brother to Alan, Murray and Robyn.  Master of Toss and the late Zeke.   Messages to the Grant family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Westpac Helicopters would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/dggrant2504 .  A celebration of Don’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road,  on Thursday May 5, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

John passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with Leukaemia, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Brenda, much loved father and father in law of Mark and Hannah, Ryan, and Simon and Daria.  Loved special Grandad to Ben and Ella, and Riley and Emilie.  The family would like to thank all of the staff of Ward 6B Waipapa, and the District nursing team for the wonderful care they provided.  Messages to the Fechney family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for John will be held at the Ashburton MSA, Havelock Street, on Wednesday May 4^th, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 89 years.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Mick and Sanae, Alison and Alan Jackson, and Vicki and John Blair.  Adored Nana of Shannon and Alysha, Corey and Solero; Emma and Justin, Nick and Aaron, John and Anna; Trent and Denise, Sophie, Charlie and Alex, and their families.  Messages to the Hydes family P O  Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Phyl’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday May 3^rd, commencing at 2,00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

 19-5-1932 – 28-4-2022, passed away at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, surrounded by family.  Loving husband of the late Dorothy Wilson.  Loving father and father in law of Sandra Wilson and Steve Olsen, Carolyn and Stuart Walkham, Tania and Richard McGee, and Edward and Teresa Wilson.  Dearest loving Poppa to his grandchildren and partners and great-grandchildren.  Son of the late Alice and Ralph Wilson. Brother of Rayna, the late Noeline, and Gwenda.  Messages to 5 Nicolson Street, Ashburton 7700.  A Graveside service for Dick will be held at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery, on Monday May 2^nd commencing at 11.30am.

RIP  –  Always loved, never forgotten

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, with her 2 children George, and Pelayia (Paletza) by her side, aged 95 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Kosta, and mother and mother in law of George and partner Su, and Paletza and Brendon Hurley.  Messages to the Protos family, P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Katerina’s life will be held at the Greek Orthodox Church, 58 Malvern Street, Christchurch on Tuesday May 3^rd, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery at 1.30pm

Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Radius Millstream Ashburton, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of 68 years of the late Jack.  Loved mother and mother in law of Marie (deceased), Brian and Margaret, Gordon and Linda, Pamela and Kevin, Glenys (deceased) and Carolyn. Loved by her grandchildren and their partners: Wilhelmina, Rupert and Cherie; Oliver and Andrea, Flora; Lewis, Sylvia; Lorna, Gibson, and Fraser and her great-grandchildren Florence, and Archie. The family acknowledges the care and support of the staff at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Messages to the Hansen Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Gwenda’s  life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday April 29, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully after a short illness, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Marion, and loved partner of Annette.  Much loved father and father in law of Marie-Therese and Rosco Pope, Margaret and Geoff Kilpatrick, Lynette and Mick Morteson, and Barbara and Kim Tunnicliffe.  Loved friend of Chris Emerson and family.  Loved Grandad of his 8 grandchildren and his great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Tunnicliffe family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday April 28, commencing at 2.00pm., followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, nearing his 92^nd birthday.  Dearly loved and cherished husband of Josie for 67 years.  Much loved father and father in law of Shane and Jenny, Chris and Martina, Mark and Kieran, Simon and Nicky, Paul, and Michelle.  Grandfather to Kurt, Casey, Sarah, Connor, Jake, Jack, and Max.  The family wish to thank Coldstream staff and Dr Penny Holdaway for the loving and outstanding care they provided.  Special thanks to Father Denis Nolan for his kindness and dedication to Desmond in his final days. Messages to the O’Grady family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Funeral Mass to celebrate the life of Des will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday April 27, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton