on March 15, 2026. Passed away peacefully, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved husband of Lynette.  Cherished father and father in law of Jo, Rodney and Helen, and  Anita and Shane.  Special Grandad to Monica, and Carmen; and Ashley, and Andrew.  Messages to the Tweed family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at the Baring Square Methodist Church, Ashburton on Friday March 20, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

 On March 14, 2026, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village. Dearly loved wife of the late John (Jack). Loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Joanne, Mary and Neville, Michael and Laurie, and Brendan and Michelle. Dearly loved grandmother of Rebecca, Mathew, Emma and Ben; Daniel and Hamish; James and Erika; and Connie, Oliver and Lily. Loved great-grandmother of her 16 great-grandchildren. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of the late Beth; Patrick Crawford; Josephine and the late Renee van Montfort; and the late Laurie and the late Patricia Davidson. Loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Davidson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Our family sincerely thanks the dedicated carers at Diana Isaac Retirement Village. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Holy Name Church, Sealy Street, Ashburton, on Friday, March 20, commencing at 11.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

on March 11, 2026. Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, with his family by his side, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved husband of Shirley.  Much loved father and father in law of Wayne and Sheila (England), and Philip and Anthea.  Treasured Grandad of Alex, Callum, and Mark; and Brook, and Kade and great-Grandad of Logan, and Harley.  A special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Geordie. Messages to the Robinson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In keeping with Geordie’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

on March 10, 2026. Passed away suddenly, after spending time in his garden doing what he loved. Aged 87 years.  Dearly loved husband of Mary.  Much loved father and father in law of Noel and Ester (Brisbane) Barbara (ChCh), and Stuart and Donna (Perth).  Special Grandad to Sheree, and Brandon; Glenn; and Casey. Messages to the Ranson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Graham’s life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Wednesday March 18, commencing at 2.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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.