Irma passed away peacefully in the care of Radius Millstream on March 13, 2021, aged 89 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ian for 62 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Graeme and Julie, Les and Carolyn, and Murray.  Cherished Nana/Grandma of Emma, James, Poppy, Teddie-Jo, and Ruby.  Thank you to all the staff at Radius Millstream for their wonderful heartfelt care shown towards Irma during her time at Radius.  Messages to the Donaldson family c/- 73 Farm Road, Ashburton 7700.  At Irma’s request a private family service has been held.

Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Jenefer. Much loved father and father in law of Stephen and Therle, Maree and Bill den Baars, and Lynley and Neil Pluck. Loving Grandad of Mark and Simone (Brisbane), Vanessa and Tim, Tonya and Svend, Anita and Robbie, Vicki, and Lauren. Great Grandad of Joshua, Samuel, Isobelle, Harry, Ole, Paddy, and Darcy. Messages to the Weily Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Peter will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Chapman Street Methven on Friday March 19 commencing at 1.30pm followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at home, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved and devoted husband of Elspeth (Elma) for 68 years.  Much loved and respected father and father in law of Heather and Noel Kirkwood (Auckland), Robert and Jenny Hobson (Hawkes Bay), Elspeth Hobson and Jonathan Macleod (Sydney), and Trevor and Andrea Hobson (Te Pirita).  Special ‘Grandad George’ of Henry, Lucy, and Angus Kirkwood; Sarah, Ben, and William Hobson; Fergus, and Roderick Macleod; Thomas, Edward, Samuel, and Albert Hobson, and great Grandad of Indi, Freya, Allie, and Jack Hobson, Isabel Hobson, and Eden Hobson. Loved brother of Olive Philpott, (Ashburton). Messages to the Hobson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the St John team and Rakaia 1^st Response. A celebration of George’s life will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on Thursday March 18, commencing at 11.00am.  To be followed by interment at the Rakaia cemetery.

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 90 Years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith. Loving and adored mother and mother in law of Merryn and Mike, Bryan and Becca, and Janine. Much loved grandma of Gareth and Courtney, Peter and Courtney, Sam and John, Emma and Abby, and Alex. Loving great grandma of Paxton, and Violet. Messages to the Moses family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Terrace View for their love and care of both Mum and Dad. At Peggy’s request a private family service has been held.

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, in her 99^th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Much loved mother and mother in law of Judith and Kevin McCormack (Wellington), John and the late Catherine (Brisbane), Pauline and Alistair Price (Christchurch), Ross and Som (Bangkok) and Anne and Ian Porter.  Loving and adored nana of her 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, ‘Rest in Peace’ Messages to 73 Racecourse Road, Ashburton 7700.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Jeanette’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday March 16th, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the RSA Section of the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

surrounded by her loving family, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur.  Much loved Mum and mother in law of Bev and Garfield (Andy) Andrew (Timaru), Sandra and partner Paul Woodhouse, Robin and Sandra, Lynette and Gary King, and friend of Fonz Cigobia.  Loved Nana of her 13 grandchildren and great Nana of her 18 great grandchildren.  Messages to the Hall family c/-8 Walshs Road, Ashburton 7700.   In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A celebration of Edna’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday March 15, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by a private family interment.

Tragically taken, on February 18, 2021, aged 81 years.Dearly loved husband of Shirley and much loved father and father in law of Alison and Stuart Inwood, Nigel, and Sharon and Andy Stewart. Loved Grandad of Sarah, Justin, and Kate; Brooke, Maddie, Neve, and Mackenzie; and Charlie. Messages to the Thomas family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service has been held.

24.8.59  –  6.3.2021 (61 years). Tragic accident at the Tekapo canals while fishing.  Very special husband and soulmate of Sue for 35 years.  Loving and amazing father of Nicholas, and Amber and best Pops of Connor and Meleah.  Special friend of Cindy, and Taten.  Loved son of the late Phyl and Clarrie Stratford.  Respected brother and brother in law  of Gary and Chrissie, Shirley and Gerald,  Dianne and Bernie (Qld), and Murray and Lynda (Qld).  Loved son in law of the late Donald and Janet Good, special brother in law of Stephen Good (Perth), Carolyn and Terry Brown (Auckland). Loved and respected by all his nieces and nephews. Tragically taken while doing what he loved. “Life’s most beautiful things are not seen with the eyes, but felt with the heart.”Messages to the Stratford family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Steve’s life will be held at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street, Ashburton on Wednesday March 17, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by a private family interment.

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at Ashburton Hospital, suddenly and peacefully on Sunday March 7, 2021 aged  72 years.  Moyra’s (Maude) precious, treasured and very best loved buddy has gone to fish in new waters, and read more books.  Fiercely loved Dad of Bronnie and Gordon, Campbell and Mel.  Proud Poppy of Brayden, Tenielle, Molly, Lachie and a grand-daughter yet to be met.  Dearly loved son of Maureen and the late Trevor Whiting, and much loved brother, brother in law and friend of Trevor and Liz, Lynda and Peter, Gary and Dawn, and Andrew.  Loved son in law of the late Morris and Marguerite, loved brother in law of Sheena, Trevor and Paul, David and Pat, Marjorie and Andy.  Loved uncle of Lee-Ann and Chris, Shane, Anya and Matt, Cawte and Debbie, Michael and Tania, Vicky and Aaron, and their families.  “Tight lines our dearest, we’re with you forever.” Messages to the Whiting Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  No flowers by request.  A service to celebrate Rex’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Friday March 12, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Please dress comfortably for an adventure.

at Summerset in Wigram, Christchurch. Aged 94 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Jim Burrowes. Much loved mother and mother in law of Sue and the late Ivan Burrowes, Jeanette and Wayne, Alister, Lynda and Graeme, Polly and the late Gigi, and Beverley and Michael. Much loved nana of Simon and Sara, Jay, Lisa and Glen, Melissa, Karly, Philippa and James, Sam and Tessa, Cara, Nadav, the late Eitan and Maya, Oliver, Frances, Ashley and Henry, and great nana of all of her great grandchildren. “A hard working and loving woman who will be sadly missed. Your memory lives on with us all”. Messages to the Burrowes Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Nan’s Life will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday March 11, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.