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
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PERKINS, Malcolm Robert
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.
VAUGHAN, Murray John
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.
CHURCH Gordon William (Gordy)
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.
BLAIN Anthony John Robert (Tony)
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.
MILMINE, Margaret Catherine
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.
MILES John Trevor
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 1st, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private family interment.
WHITING Kathleen “Aine” (née McKay)
on March 23 ,2026 at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton, aged 88. Loved wife of the late Norm, mother of Pamela, and the late Allan. Grandmother to Allan, Megan, Beth, Zack, Alex and Ada. Great-grandmother to Connor and Alania, and to Madison. A Funeral Service will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Wednesday April 8th at 1.30pm
WHITE Jeffrey Charles (Jeff)
On March 24, 2026, peacefully in Ashburton, aged 69 years. Much loved husband of Robyn. Dearly loved father and father in law of Anna and Cole Harris, Johnny and Fenella, and Thomas and Jess, and special Grandpa ‘Bear’ of Isabella, and Holly, Penelope and Rory. Messages to the White family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jeff’s life will be held at the New Life Church, Melcombe Street, Tinwald on Monday March 30, commencing at 10.00am.
DWYER Dulcie Helen
on March 21, 2026, peacefully at Radius Millstream, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late Bernie. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Mark and Shari, Richard and Cushla, and Suzie and Lance. Treasured Nana of all her grandchildren. Messages to the Dwyer family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Radius for their loving care of Dulcie. A service to celebrate Dulcie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton THIS DAY, Thursday March 26, commencing at 1.30pm, followed interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
