On 3^rd December 2025, at Terrace View, Ashburton.  Aged 82 years.  Loving husband of the late Elwyn.  Loved father and father-in-law of Todd and Julie, and Jenny and Skip Muir.  Treasured Grandad/Grandy of Ella and Callum, and Isaac; Georgia, Caitlin and Brody, Daniel, and Olivia.  Loved brother and brother-in-law of Alister Smyth, Don and Isobel Roberts, the late Margaret and Neil Smith and the late Shirley Jones.  Messages to the Smyth Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Terrace View for their care of Don.  In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Don will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday 11^th December, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On December 2, 2025. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Cherished husband of Glenys. Devoted “Dad” to Ruben and Heather McFeather. Messages to the Goddard family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Maurie’s request a private cremation has been held.

On December 1, 2025, peacefully at home in Rakaia aged 77. Loving husband of the late Val and the late Jill. Loved Dad of Karl, Janine, and Jeremy. Will be missed by all his grandchildren. Messages to the Sisson Family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Kevin will be held at the Rakaia Golf Club, Acton Road, Rakaia on Monday December 8 commencing at 1:30pm

On the November 28, 2025 at Blenheim Hospice. Mum passed away peacefully after a short illness, aged 92 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Alistair, Warren and Juliearna, Debbie and the late Christer, Neville and Paula. Loved Nana of Jason, Rebecca, Daniel, Jono & Monica and great-Nana of Max, Mia & Ruby. Messages to the Lewis family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the wonderful care by the staff at Blenheim Hospice. A service to celebrate Norma’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday December 8, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

 – On November 24, 2025. Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Loved and respected father and father in law of Carol and Dean McConnell, Brent, and Peter and treasured Grandy of Ben and Lisa, Sam, and Todd; and Josh and Holly, Rowan and Rach and great Grandy of Violet and Scarlet. Messages to the Kingsbury family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Alan’s life will be held in our Chapel cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday, November 28 commencing at 2.00pm followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On November 23, 2025, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Keith. Loved mother and mother in law of Janelle and the late Dean Livingston, Darrell and Bronnie, and Donna and Karl Hansen. Loved Nanny of Brooke, and Michelle; Danielle, and Tayla; and Jayden. Great Nanny of Hazel, Wolfe, Zephyr, and George. Messages to the Kircher family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Jan’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

 Joining her beloved and devoted husband Martin of 54 years, Christine fought a valiant battle and passed away at home in Methven surrounded by her adoring family on 25th November 2025 – together again forever. Born and raised in the Methven High Country by William (Bill) Crawford (dec) and Patricia (Pat) Crawford (dec). An ever loyal loving and guiding mother to Lisa and Julian (Blenheim) Mandy and Geoff (Methven) and Paul and Manu (Leeston). An irreplaceable Nana to Jacob, Sam and Riley (Blenheim), Ashleigh and Chris (Christchurch), Holly and Tee (Australia), and Betty (Leeston). Cherished sister to Gordon and Rachel (Ashburton) Shirley and Bruce (Timaru), much loved sister in law to Hilary Talbot (Christchurch).  Messages to the Talbot family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. ‘Roll up the jack for one final time. A private burial for Martin and Christine will be held. We invite you to a Celebration of their lives at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main  Street, Methven on Friday 5th December  commencing at 10.00am

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Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home in Methven on 20th November 2025 after a long hard fought battle. Much loved son of William (Bill) Collis Talbot (dec) and Mary Lorraine Talbot (dec) Christchurch, caring and protective brother to Hilary Talbot (Christchurch). Much devoted and forever loving husband of 54 years to his cherished Christine, exceptional tower of a father and father in law to Lisa & Julian (Blenheim) Mandy and Geoff (Methven) and Paul & Manu (Leeston). Legend Grandad (G’dawg) to Jacob, Sam and Riley (Blenheim) Ashleigh and Chris (Christchurch) Holly and Tee (Australia) and Betty (Leeston). Unwavering brother in law to Gordon and Rachel (Ashburton) and Shirley and Bruce (Timaru). Messages to the Talbot family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. We would like to thank the caring unwavering support and guidance of the Methven medical team and community Pallative care teams. A private burial for Martin and Christine will be held. We invite you to a Celebration of their lives at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main  Street, Methven on Friday 5th December  commencing at 10.00am.

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Peacefully, and surrounded by her loving family on November 18^th, 2025.  Loved wife, soulmate, teammate and rock of Wyvern, and treasured Mum of Hamish, Hilary and Geoff, and Callum and Helen. Adored Nana of Ollie, Corban and Keely and GG Beth to Atlas and Rosa. Loved daughter of the late Carvel and Margaret Hormann, and cherished sister and sister in law of Graeme and Wendy, Helen and Brian, Jeanetta and John, and Margaret and John. Messages to Wyvern’s family home or ‘The Jones Family’ c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Beth’s life is to be held at the Carew Community Hall, Trevors Road Carew, on Wednesday 26^th November commencing at 1pm followed by the interment at Cracroft Cemetery.

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 on 17 November 2025, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 86.Loved husband of Maureen (nee Shea), loved father and father in-law of Maree and Jeremy, Paul and Clio, Karen and Ross, Jane and Edward.  Loved Grandad of his 11 grandchildren.  Messages to the Easton family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name., Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday November 21, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.