KIRDY Ruth Christina On April 2 2017 peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 80 years Loving wife and companion of Don. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Helen, Wayne and Bridget, and Linda and Willie Wilson. Much loved nana of Lisa; Tessa; and Andrew, and William. Loved great nana of her great grandchildren. Messages to 7 Maynard Place, Ashburton 7700. A service for Ruth will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox   Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 5, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.