Passed away peacefully at Methven House on Saturday July 12, 2025, after a short illness, in his 88^th year. Dearly loved and adored husband of Nola for 67 years . Dearly loved and cherished father, and father in law Robin and Janine, Aileen and Grant Henderson, and Linda.  Loved Grandad Donny of Nathan and Tania, Chloe and Cameron, Bridget, and Amy; Mark, Nicola and Josh, and Philly and Adam; Hayden and Inara, and Courtney and Billy, and great-Grandad Donny of Jonathan, Lucas, Ruby, and Nixon; Jamie, Frankie, and Darcy; Cooper, Madelyn, and Rhylee.  Fun loving brother, brother in law and uncle to his many nieces and nephews. A friend to many. Messages to the Duff family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Nola and family would sincerely like to thank all the staff at Methven House for their love, care and compassion of Don whilst in their care over the last 11 months.  Thank you also to the staff at the Methven Medical Centre.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Methven Care Trust would be greatly appreciated. A celebration of Donny’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Wednesday July 16, commencing at 11.30am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

 On July 11, 2025, suddenly at home, Ashburton. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoff. Loving stepmother of Julie, and Chris. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Bernard and Monika Wells. Bernice will be sadly missed by her many friends. Messages to the Laird family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Bernice’s life will be held at Our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday July, 15 commencing at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery.

On July 9, 2025, peacefully at home, in Ashburton, aged 71. Loved son of Bob (dec) and Pat (dec). Loved brother and brother in law of Robyn and Afon, Wayne and Sri, and Trisha. Much loved uncle and great uncle. Forever in our Hearts. Messages to the Gillespie Family to PO BOX 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Kim will be held in our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Saturday July 19, commencing at 10am. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

On July 8, 2025 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 86yrs. Much loved wife of the late Barry Page. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Joan, Kerrie and Neville, Sandra and David, and Michael, and grandmother of Lisa and Richard, and great-grandmother of Billy and Stevie. Cherished bestie of Bron and loved by many friends. Messages may be addressed to the Page Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740.  She greatly appreciated the care provided over many years by her carers.  Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Radius Millstream for your exceptional care of Margaret. Her goal was achieved when staff and visitors left her room with a smile. A special thank you to her GP, Dr Sunil Guleria who provided caring, effective and compassionate care to Margaret and her family. A private family gathering has been held.

6 June 1926 – 30 June 2025. On Monday, 30 June, 2025, in her 100th year, Ruth passed peacefully with family at her side.  Having lost Ken and sons, Russell and Brett (deceased), Ruth will be missed by her children, Wayne, Paula and Maree, her grandchildren and their partners, and those delightful great-grandchildren that she called her babies.  Always so in tune with your physical world, it is time for your soul to take flight and soar with the angels. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Rest in peace. On Ruth’s request, a private cremation has taken place. A special thanks to Access home support carers, and the district nurses who provided care and support for our mother.

Passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at the Ashburton Hospital, aged 78 years. Much loved husband of Lin. Brother of Caryl Reid (dec), and Dianne Challis. Much loved father and father in law of Louisa and Glenn Genrich. Grandfather of Sonya, Ashton, Reagan, and Braydon. Great grandfather of Casiel, Talisker, Mia, and Evelyn. Stepfather to Zane, Chevorn and Adam Burnell and their children Leila, Jed, Natalie and Megan. He will forever be in our hearts and thoughts and remembered for the kind and gentle man he was. He loved being in nature and hiking in the hills of the country he loved, with his friends in the ‘Strollers Club’. Biking through the countryside with his long-time mates in the ‘Young Guns’. He was a talented man spending many hours making beautiful pieces with his friends at the ‘Woodworkers’ and the ‘Hakatere Ceramics and Pottery’ groups. Thank you to the doctors and nursing staff for the special care he was given. Messages for Kevin Challis’ family P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held in Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday July 11, commencing at 1:00pm.

On July 4, 2025, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 88 years. He was the loved husband of the late Ruth. Much loved father and father in law of Barbara (dec), Lois and Richard Lough (Christchurch) Alison and Garry Weavers (Temuka), Greg and Steph (Canada). Loved Grandad of Rebecca and Jack, Bernice and Hamish, and Craig; Scott and Hannah, and Lana; Brandon, and Dylan, and his 9 great grandchildren. Messages to the Shaw family  PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Allan’s family would like to thank the staff at Coldstream lifecare for their care of Allan over these past few months. A service of celebration for Allan will be held in our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Wednesday July 9 commencing at 11am. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

On Saturday July 5, 2025. Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Rae. Much loved father and father in law of Colin and Paula, Vicky and Jon Hyde-Smith, Rachel and Paul Sharpe, and Charlotte Glass. Loving Pa and Granda of Hannah, and Olivia; Sam, Ben, and Lily; and Cameron, Alice, and Will. Loved by his brothers and sisters, extended family and friends. Messages to the Glass family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A service for Derek will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Methven, on Thursday July 10, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

On July 4, 2025, unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 71. Dearly loved Daddy and father in law of Rosie and Hayden. Loved ‘Buddy’ of Sandy. Much loved son of the late George and Maddie Wells. Loved brother of Barbara (dec), Robbie (dec), Carol (dec) and Clare. A special uncle to all his nieces and nephews and a special friend of Anne. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation will be appreciated and can be made at the service, messages to the Wells Family to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Kev’s life will be held at St Itas Church, Rakaia on Friday July 11, 2025, commencing at 1pm followed by a private interment.

On July 5, 2025. Peacefully passed away at home in Ashburton. Aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Bernice. Much loved Dad of Julie, Chris, and the late Ian. Geoff will be sadly missed by family and friends, the Lower Hakatere Community and Ashburton Indoor Bowling Fraternity.  Messages to the Laird family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Geoff’s life will be held at Our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday July 10 commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery.