21.12.1931 – 31.08.2021. At Ashburton Hospital. In her 90^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Janus. Loved mother and mother in law of John, Nick and Lynne, Bruce and Jillian, Leo, Trevor and Rachel, Richard and Rachael, Gina and Paul, Neville and Karen, and friend of Brenda. Loved Gran of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sadly missed by all her family. Thank you to the wonderful staff of Ashburton Hospital and Radius Millstream. Messages to the Bensdorp Family, P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private funeral will be held Friday 3^rd September, due to covid restrictions.

12/4/1931 – 30/8/2021. Left peacefully with all our love. Dearly loved Wife of the late Keith Smith.  Dearly loved Mother of the late Kevin & Nina, Karen & Mark, the late Margaret & late Brian, the late Wayne & late Debz, Grant & Rhonda, Brent & Janice and Vicki & Grant.  Dearly loved Nana of Rhys, Wesley, Tracy & Dan, Michael & Janelle, Kieran & Mel, Nikki & Ross, Toby, Miranda & Cohan, Matt & Sarah, Corey & Emma, Charlotte, Josh & Chelsea, Caleb and Jared.  Dearly loved Great Nana of Ben, Samantha, Izzy, Nicole, Alisha,Jeremy, Jethro and Lincoln. Great Great Nana of Aylah. Messages to: 30 Middle Road, Ashburton.  A private cremation has been held. A send-off will be held at a later date.

“You made your life beautiful by kindly deeds,                                                                                            Always a helping hand in others in need                                                                                                    You touched all our hearts, like no other,                                                                                                  Always a caring friend, a kind soul and a loving Mother                                                                          We gave you all our love to send you on your  way                                                                                  hoping we’ll see you again some sunny day”                                                                                              Love you always and ever Esme.

With great sadness, Robert peacefully passed away on August 28th, 2021, at his home in Ashburton. Caring and loving husband of Celeste. Devoted and supportive father of Sean. Dear brother of Graeme. Uncle of Shieldon, Mark and Marlene in the Philippines. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the medical teams and carers who assisted Robert, providing continued care at his home in the midst of current restrictions. Messages to the Bennett family c/o P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private Catholic Requiem Mass and burial is to be held.

  ‘Mum’,’ Grandma Husband’, ‘Aunty Nelori’, passed away peacefully at 1.00pm, Thursday August 26, 2021 at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 85 years.  Loved wife of the late Ernest John, much loved mother of Suzanne, Graeme, and Jenny.  The best Grandma to Jake, Jessie, Scott, and Kate.  To all the caregivers and nurses who were there for Grandma in her finals years, especially Rosebank, we thank you for your support and love.  Messages to the Husband family, 53a Morgan Street, Methven 7730.  A private burial at Methven has been held.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lesley.  Much loved father and father in law of Tony and Tessa, Riki and Viv, Sally, Susan, Simon, the late Wayne and his many Mokopuna.  Messages to Mana Manuel’s family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private cremation has been held which will be followed by a Memorial service to celebrate Mana’s life at a later date.

With much sadness we say goodbye. Passed away suddenly on Monday August 23, 2021 at Coldstream Lifecare, aged 81 years. Dearly loved Mum of Kate and Alan Bird.  Loved Grandma of Nick, Mike, and Emily, Kimberley, Jaimee, and Jayden.  You will be greatly missed by us all, (including Skye).  Thank you to all the wonderful caring staff at Coldstream Lifecare.  Your passing has left a giant hole in our hearts and the memories are forever there. At Lallie’s request a private cremation has been held.

in his 82nd year, peacefully at home in Ashburton after a short illness.  Dearly loved friend of Audrey and husband for the last 57 years.  Loved and adored father and father in-law of Sharon and Gordon Duthie, Cindy and Warwick Lucas (Sunshine Coast), Philip and Donna, Alison and Michael Hendren (Glentui). Cherished grandfather Noel and friend of Michael and Sophia Hathaway and Alex Duthie, Amanda and Justin Blaha, Charli Lucas and Aaron Miles, Chloe and Josh Lowe, Jessica and Jack Hendren, and Great grandfather to Madilyn Blaha. Special thanks to all that helped care for Noel during his illness, Dr Malcolm Wootton, the District and Palliative Care Nurses, Carers and St John Ambulance. Messages to the Lowe family may be sent to c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A private family service will be held once the Ministry of Health Covid restrictions are relaxed.  We would like to invite you to attend a memorial service at a later date, to celebrate Noel’s lifetime of achievements and service to the community.

peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 92 years.  Loved husband of the late Myra. Father of David, and Stuart.  Loved Grandad of Julie and Todd Smyth, and David and Kate; Brendan and Tracey, Phillip, and Mark; and great-Grandad of Ella, and Isaac; Hahna; Aiden, and Kyla; Mason, and Ava.  A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Tuarangi Home who looked after Dad.  Messages to Derrick Shaw’s family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service for Derrick will be held at a later date.

Passed away peacefully with the girls by her side on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, aged 87 years at Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack.  Amazing and beautiful Mum of Lois & Robin Marshall, Gill, Jen, Di & Mark Prendergast, Colleen & Chris Helem. Adored Nana of Kevin, Daniel, Tania, Kelly, Hannah, Harrison, Jack, Cameron & Max.  Great Grand Nana to Jayden, Brandon, Eadie, Chloe, Bella, Cedric, Heidi & Gemma. At peace now. The family wish to thank the nursing staff, especially Sobin & Rebekah at Ashburton Hospital for the wonderful care and compassion they showed Ayleen and her girls. Messages to 292 Moore Street Ashburton 7700. Details will be provided at a later date to celebrate Ayleen’s life.

at Ashburton Hospital. 71 years young. Cherished partner of Maree. Much loved dad of Grant. Loving grandad of James and Conrad and father of Carla. Much loved by his extended family and friends.  Messages to the Burgess family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Due to the current Covid Level 4 restrictions funeral details will be advised at a later date.