GRIEVE John Russell
“Big John” -25/6/1949 – 17/7/2026. Big John died peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on 17 July, with his dearly loved wife, Dawn, by his side. Much loved father of Ben and Sarah; Todd; Mel and Blair Horrell, and loved Pa of Mia, Bella, Lucy and Maddy; Freddy and Sadie; Quinn and Elliot. Messages to the Grieve […]
SINCLAIR Rona Elizabeth,
on July 11, 2026. It is with great sadness that we notify the passing of our dear Mum Rona, at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, with family members at her side. Aged 86 years. Cherished wife of the late Stuart and loved mother and mother in law of Karen and the late Gavin Sinclair, Carol and Noel […]
KIRK, Barbara Joan
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Barbara, in Ashburton, on July 7, 2026, aged 70. Much loved wife of Bill, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Lisa and Jorgen, Richard and Lisa, Lauren and Rafe, Ashleigh and Sam. Proud grandmother of her 7 grandchildren. Barbara will be greatly missed by all […]
SAMPSON, Jane Phyllis
Passed peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Monday July 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Much loved partner of Darrell Gordon. Caring Mum of Chelsea, and Heath and cherished and cool Nana of Avalin, Bjorn, and Emmett. Loved sister and best friend of Wendy, and Kelly. Messages to Jane’s family, PO Box 472, Ashburton […]
TURNER, Susan Devoy (Nee Baxter)
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Saturday July 4, 2026. Aged 57 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Philip. Devoted and cherished Mum of Hailey and partner Sam Will, and Sam. Loved daughter of the late Allan and the late Devoy Baxter. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of David and Sheryl, Warrick and Debbie, and […]
WHITTAKER, Brent James (Squid)
Passed away on July 4, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, at Ashburton. Aged 49 years. Treasured partner and soul mate of Anita. Dearly loved and devoted dad to Cade, Arlyn, and Flynn and caring stepdad to Emily and Annabelle. Dearly loved son of June and Barry and friend and brother of Jayne. Always in our […]
BURGESS Gladys Ethel
on 26 June 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family. Much loved wife of the late Noel. Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Beverley; Helen & Duncan; Roger & Tussanee; Shaun; Daniel & Heidi; Deborah; Murray & Diana; and the late Kirsten. Beloved Nana of Rachel; Angela, Chris & Teresa; Cameron, Liam and Oliver; […]
BLACKWOOD Ian Walter
At Ashburton Hospital on June 29, 2026, in his 87th year. Dearly Loved husband of the late Heather. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Allan(dec) and Wendy, Janette (dec) and Donald Carruth, Ann and George Spriggs, and Barbara and Mac(dec) Renata. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews and friend of Heather and Graham Maw. Messages […]
HAMMOND, Kerrie Laraine (nee Page) –
In Ashburton on Wednesday June 24, 2026. Cherished wife of Neville. Loved aunty and honorary Nana Kerrie. Much loved sister of Wayne and Joan, Sandra and David, and Michael and sister-in-law of Lance and Sally, and Trudy and Merv. Messages to the Hammond family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Kerrie’s wishes, a […]
MAY Terence Maxwell (Terry)
passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 25, 2026, aged 93 years. Devoted husband and best friend to the late Pat and loving father and father-in-law of Ricky and Judy, Mandy and Tony Hurst, Michelle and Paul McIntyre. Precious and loving grandad of Kate and Simon, Phil and Ashleigh, Tim; Jeff and Jemma, […]