Funeral Notices

WILSON Ritchie Thomas (Dick), on April 28, 2022

 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 2nd commencing at 11.30am.

RIP  –  Always loved, never forgotten

PROTOS Katerina, on April 26, 2022

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 3rd, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery at 1.30pm

HANSEN Gwenda Miriam, on April 26, 2022

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.

TUNNICLIFFE Raymond James (Ray), on April 25, 2022

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.

O’GRADY Desmond Gladstone (Des, Dinty), on April 23, 2022

peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, nearing his 92nd 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

AMYES Zita Irene (nee Lowery), on April 11, 2022

Passed away peacefully at Radius Hawthorne, Christchurch, in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Neville and Terri, Donald and Pauline, Murray, and Sandra and the late Rupert Curd.  Loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved sister, sister in law, aunty, and cousin.  A special thank you to the staff at Radius Hawthorne for their loving care of Zita.  Messages to the Amyes family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service for Zita has been held.

STRINGER Shirley, on April 9, 2022

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Blair. Much loved mother and mother in law of Barbara and Peter, and Vicki and Gary. Much loved Ma of Devina (Indonesia). Cherished Nana to Jordan and Anna, Louis and Michelle, Josef and Emily and Maddison and adored great Nana to Sophie, Lucy, William, Aylah and Juliette. “A beautiful heart, a warm smile and always ready with a dinner invite.” Reunited with Dad.  Messages to the Stringer family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance, Ashburton would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/sstringer0904.   Shirley’s interment will be private and her Celebration of Life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass street, Ashburton on Wednesday April 20, 2022 commencing at 2.00pm. Please wear something colourful to help us celebrate Shirley’s life.

RUSH James William (Jim), on April 7, 2022

Suddenly but peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 79 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley.  Cherished and loved Dad and father in law of Dave, Kellie and Gordy Kenton, and the late Graham.  Adored Grandad of Katie, Todd, and Annabel.  Loved by his extended family and many friends.  Messages to the Rush family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Jim will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton on WEDNESDAY, April 13, commencing at 1.30pm.

SCHOU Neville Owen, on April 8, 2022

died peacefully, at Ashburton, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved husband of Judith, together for 75 years.  Loved father and father in law of Phillip, Roderick and Pauline, Nicola and Chris, Gabrielle and David, Jeffrey, and Gerard.  Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to Schou family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Neville’s request a private cremation will be held.

LITTLE Charles Olin (Chick), on April 3, 2022

peacefully at home, with his family, aged 69 years.  Much loved husband of Janet.  Dearly loved father of Andrea and partner Ismael, and Chris.  Adored Grandad of Jocelyn, and Lucca.  Messages to the Little family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Chick’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 6, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.