Funeral Notices

McCORKINDALE Lyn Kaye – on August 16, 2024,

At Ashburton, aged 70 years.  Daughter of the late Bruce and Thelma McCorkindale. Mum of Aaron, Kim, and Shelley.  Nana of Tyler, Stacey, Jorja, Madison, and Isaac.  Sister of Paula, Craig, Vicki, and Janeen. Messages to Lyn’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  “ You will be forever in our hearts and memories. Until we meet again.”  A Memorial Service for Lyn will be held at The Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Wednesday August 21st, commencing at 2.00pm.

SMITH Noreen Margaret (of Rakaia) – On August 14, 2024

Passed peacefully with family by her side at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Now at rest with her beloved Des. Loved mother and mother in law of Gail and Jeffrey Limbrick, Robyn and Mark Copland, and Aaron and Fiona Smith. Adored Nana of Hamish and Fiona, Glen and Gemma; Hugh and Kylie, Todd (dec), Kent and Alli; Tom and Kate. Proud Nana of her great grandchildren Georgia, Kobe, Riley, Olivia, Claire, Jack, Archie and Ruby. Messages to the family of Noreen Smith PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Many thanks for the exceptional love and care provided by the staff and management at Rosebank Lifecare. A service for Noreen will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Main Street Rakaia, on Monday August 19, commencing at 2pm followed by interment at Rakaia Cemetery.

͠  An amazing Mum that we will always be proud of    ͠

TURPIE David – on August 13, 2024,

At Ashburton Hospital, aged 91 years.  Loved husband of the late Doreen. Loved father and father in law of Bruce and Susan, and Anne Bishop. Loved Grandad of Sarah and Ayden, Georgina and Thomas, and Richard; Daniel, and Hamish, and great Grandad of Lily.  Messages to the Turpie family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In keeping with David’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

SCHIKKER Victor Marinus Cornelis-on August 11, 2024,

As a result of an accident, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 67 years.  Much loved father of Emma, Liam, and Nadia.  Loved brother and brother in law of Robert and Kath, Stephen and Diana, and Julia and Ian Crosson, cousin of Lianne and Leen Braam and their families. Friend of Michelle.  Messages to the Schikker family, P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740.  Donations to the Ashburton A & P Association would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A celebration of Victor’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Saturday August 17, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

RAPSEY Dorothy Amy (Dot) on Saturday August 10, 2024.

Peacefully, at Terrace View Retirement Village Ashburton, surrounded by family, in her 91st year. Much loved wife of the late Gordon. Much loved mother and mother in law of Margaret and David Iggo, Charlie and Helen, Jeff and Julia, and Andy and Sharon. Adored Grandma Dot and great Grandma of all her 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Messages to the Rapsey family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Dots life will be held in our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday August 14, commencing at 10:30am followed by interment at Arundel Cemetery.

LAWRENCE Joan Ruth.  On  August 4, 2024

After a short illness. Beloved wife of the late John. Mother and mother in law of Peter and Bronwyn, Paul (dec) and Paula, Trevor and Denise and Christopher and Mel. Much adored nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Much loved friend of many. Thanks to Dr Maddie Hayes, Ashburton Hospital, Home Support workers and Radius Millstream. Messages to the Lawrence family to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John or SPCA would be appreciated and can be made online via these links: https://lighttheway.stjohn.org.nz/ and https://www.spca.nz/donate/donate-now?donate-step=amount. At Joan’s request a private cremation has been held.

BARRETT Mara Phyllis (nee Lunn), on August 3, 2024

Passed away suddenly, at home, 3rd August 2024, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Skip (Leonard), much loved mother of Sally, Mandy, Chris and Victoria, mother-in-law of Antero, Barbara and Jude, Marma and grandmother of Sam, Maimi and Oliver, Joseph, Luke and Edward. Daughter of the late John and Joan Lunn, (Alexandra), sister and sister-in-law of the late Jack, Jim & Dot, Bert & Fay, Mark & Althaea and Joan & Hec Bell. Loved aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Much loved cousin to the Davis family. Messages to the family of Mara Barrett, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be made at the service, or via their website https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz.  The funeral service for Mara will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday 12th August commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

OLIVER John Raymond (Ray) (Reg No. 896024 NZDF)

On July 31, 2024, passed peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. In his 93rd year. Much loved friend and partner of his dear Josephine. Loved Dad of Kevin and Vicki, and Jenny and Andy. Loved Grandad of Scott, and Kelly; and G-Razza of Deanna, and Sam. Proud great grandfather of his many great grandchildren. Many thanks to the management and staff of Terrace View who gave him so much love and dignity in the final stage of his journey, in particular his great friend Donna. Messages to Ray’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In accordance with Ray’s wishes, a private interment has been held at Ashburton Seafield lawn Cemetery.

HARKNESS Mary Bernadette (Bernie) (nee DOLAN) 12-4-1946 – 2-8-2024,

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Kevin for 55 years. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Stephen, Donna and Nigel. Dearly loved grandmother of Tara and Nathan. Dearly loved great grandmother of Jenn. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of the late Marie and Derek Smitheram, Veronica and the late Michael O’Reilly, Anne and Donald Hooper. Loved Auntie of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the family of Bernie Harkness PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Bernie’s life will be held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald. On Friday August 9, commencing at 2pm. Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.