passed away suddenly at home (Ashburton) on 3rd March 2026 aged 79. Son of the late Jean and EB Hurst. Loved brother of Michael Hurst (deceased) and brother-in-law of Hilary. Cherished uncle to Nicola, Bridget & Robert and their families. Messages to the Hurst family, c/- Bridget Hurst, 103 Harnetts Road, Kaikoura 7371. At Alan’s request a private cremation has been held.

 On March 6, 2026. Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. In her 90^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart and Julie, Graeme and Sandy, and Kerry and Karen. Loving Nana of all her grandchildren. Messages to the Smith family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation for Erna has been held, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

 On March 9, 2026. Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn (Tutt). Loved by all her extended family. Messages to the Tutty family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Claire will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Corner Cass and Wills Streets, Ashburton on Thursday March 12, commencing at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery.

on March 7, 2026. Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Life Care Ashburton. Much loved husband of Laida. Cherished father of Karl, Daniel, James, Hannah, Joseph and Michael Adored Grandad of Logan, Ben, Cadi, Tegan, Adali, Julian and Jedidiah. A private service will be held on Thursday March 12, 2026. All are welcome to join the family afterwards at the Fairlie Rugby Clubrooms from 3pm to share memories and celebrate Jimmy’s life.

– passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on March 7, 2026, aged 82 years.  Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 61 years.  Loved father of the late Stuart, and Vicki.  Loved Pop of Kai and Sam, Nina, Nissa and Brett.  Loved great-Pop of Olaf and Freyja, Emily and Phoenix, and Elijah.  Messages to the Gifkins family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A special thankyou to Dr Sue, and Natahna for their special care of Eddie.  In keeping with Eddie’s wishes a private cremation has been held.  A celebration of Eddie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday March 14, commencing at 11.00am.

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on February 24, 2026.  Peacefully with Gail by his side, aged 67 years.  Much loved husband of Gail.  Loved stepfather of Dereck and Karen Cooper, Rochelle Cooper and Bruce Albon, Shaun Cooper and Tracy Harris.  Loved grandfather of Amy, William, and Karaka and great-grandfather of Finn. Messages to the Gutsell family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Neville’s life will be held at the Ashburton R.S.A., Cox Street, Ashburton on Saturday February 28, commencing at 11.00am.

on March 1^st, 2026. Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream,  Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Don.  Loved mother and mother in law of Jude, Karyn, and Ross and the late Sharon.  Much loved Nan of all her grandchildren and great- grandchildren.  Messages to the Cooksley family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Graveside service to celebrate Elaine’s life will be held at the Methven Cemetery, Methven Chertsey Road, on Monday March 9, commencing at 11.00am.

On February 24, 2026. Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton.  Aged 98 years.  Beloved husband of Mary (deceased).  Loved father and father in law of Adrienne and Warren Kellow, Louise and Richard McCrea, Chris and Anna, Pete and Kate, Kieran and Sarah.  Cherished Grandad of James, Paddy and Reuben; Brendan, Karaitiana and Nikora; Ben, Alice and Lucy; Cora, Ida and Joseph; and Tessa.  Messages to the Scott family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the staff of Rosebank Resthome for the friendship and care they gave to Tony.  A Vigil (Rosary) will be held in the Community Centre of Rosebank Village on Sunday, March 1, 5pm.  A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Tony at Holy Name Catholic Church, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday, March 3, 2pm.  Followed by private cremation.

on February 22, 2026, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved husband of Sandra for 68 years.  Loving father and father in law of Elizabeth and Alan Goulding, the late Rosemary, and the late Simon.  Much loved Grandad of William, and Maddy, and great-Grandad of Elle, and Theo.  Messages to the Grant family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday February 26, commencing at 1,30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

on Friday February 20, 2026, peacefully at Tuarangi  Home, Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family, aged 96 years.  Dearly loved husband of Norma.  Much loved father and father in law of  Suzanne and Leigh, David and Penny. Special grandfather to Mitchell, Connor and Grace. Loved brother to his siblings.  A special thank you to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their outstanding care.  Messages to the Galway family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Friends of Tuarangi would be appreciated and can be made at the service. A Memorial service to celebrate Clarrie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 27 commencing at 1.30 pm.

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