Of Mayfield. On April 24, 2026. Peacefully at Coldstream Life Care, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brewer Scott and the late Rudd Wallace. Much loved and cherished mum of Charlotte, William and Sandy, and Julie. Loving Gran of Ben, Fleur, and Beathley and great Gran of Kahu. Loved sister of the late Len Murdoch. Special thanks to the Ashburton Home Care Staff, Chris, Debbie, Hazel, and Stacey. Messages to Marjorie Wallace’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Marjorie’s life will be held in Our Chapel corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday May 1, commencing at 1.30pm followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

On Saturday 25 April, 2026. Aged 93 years. Now at rest with her beloved husband Jim. Mother of Brian and Frances, and Michael and Tracy. Nan of Phillip and Maria, Korry and Mel, and Keriana and Doug. And Great Nana of Isabella, Christian, Elyse (dec) and Luke, Madelyn, Ben, Molly and Lachie. “Nā koutou i tangi, Nā tatau katoa” “Your tears are our tears” As per June’s wishes a private farewell has been held. Brian and Michael invite family and friends to join them in the Mid-Canterbury foothills on Tuesday 2 June, their Mum’s birthday, to celebrate her life. Contact either of them for details. Messages to the Chivers Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, aged 74 years.
Dearly loved husband of the late Lauraine and much-loved father and father in law of Craig and Kathy (Wellington) and Earl (New Plymouth). An adored grandfather of Emily-Jane, Inky-Lou and Fable-Bea. A loved brother, brother in law and uncle. Messages to the Butler family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to St John and the Nurse Maude and Wairau Hospital staff.

A private cremation has taken place at Blenheim. A Memorial Service for Joe will be held at Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Wednesday April 29, commencing at 11am.

On April 9, 2026. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Adrienne. Much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Rosemary, Geoffrey and Helen-Anne, Julie and Scott, and Rodger and Louise. Loving grandad of Lucy, Benjamin, Thomas, and Andrew; and Josh and Sinead and great grandad of his great grandchildren. Messages to the Skerten family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. A celebration of Neill’s life will be held in Our Chapel corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday April 17, commencing at 1.30pm followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery

 On April 10, 2026. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 71 years. Dearly loved son of the late Hugh and Doris. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Nigel and Sandra, Russell, and the late Cheryl. Love uncle of Tevin, and Logan. Loved by his extended family. Messages to the Perkins family PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital for their care of Malcolm. In lieu of flowers, donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. A celebration of Malcolm’s life will be held in Our Chapel corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 15 commencing at 10.30am followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery.    

On March 31, 2026. Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, surrounded by his family. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Glenys for 61 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Hamish and Tracey, and the late Amanda. Loved by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Vaughan family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Murray’s request a private family service has been held.

on April 6, 2026, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved son of the late Bill and May Church. Loved brother of the late Morris, Joan, Ray, Mona, Margaret, Renee ,Dolly, Archie, and a special soulmate of Dolly.  Special uncle of Trevor, Margaret, the late Bill, and Ian (Stumpy). Loved by all his extended family.  Messages to the Church family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Graveside service to celebrate Gordy’s life will be held at the Methven Cemetery on Friday April 10, commencing at 11.00am.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Sunday April 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved husband and best friend of Annette, together for 63 years.  Much loved father and father in law of Cheryll and Philip Kerrigan (Christchurch), Glenda and Kevin Donaldson, Leanne and Murray Holmes, Amanda and Chris Pannett, and Anthony and Joanne(USA). Adored grandfather of his 16 grandchildren and their partners, and great-grandfather to his 8 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Blain family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Sincere thanks to Dr Diane Young of Three Rivers and the caring and professional staff of Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital.  Tony will be dearly missed and remembered by his family and friends.  A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church. Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday April 10, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by a private family interment.

On March 31, 2026, peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Leigh, Paul and Nicki, and Mark and Nicky. Loving Nana of Ben and Will; Tim and Matt; Mickayla and Molly; and great Nana of all her great-grandchildren. Special thanks to all the staff at Terrace View and Eastfield Health for their love and care of Margaret. We, as a family, will always be grateful. Messages to the Milmine family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Margaret’s request, a private cremation has been held.

passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 25,2026,  aged 82 years.  Loved son of Jack and Anne, brother of Raymond (Ray), and Ngaire (all dcd) .  Loved uncle of Kenneth, Alastair, and Hamish Miles.  Brother in law of Patrica Corbett, and great uncle of his nephews and nieces. Messages to the Miles family, P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Methven Rugby Clubrooms, Methven Chertsey Road, on Wednesday April 1^st, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private family interment.