INESON Marion Joan (Joan) (nee Lilley)

– on December 22, 2025, peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 89 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Mel.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Jo and the late Donald Ineson, and Maree and Brownie Hema.  Loved by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Special thanks to the staff of Coldstream and […]

ROBERTSON Joy Elaine (nee Caldwell)

on December 21, 2025, peacefully in the presence of family, at Radius Millstream Ashburton aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Fleming for 67 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Chris and Margaret, Jo and Donald, Jenni and Rod. Will be dearly missed by her 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Messages to […]

MACKENZIE, Gordon Wayne (“Wayne”)

 – On 2 December 2025, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, after a long, hard-fought battle with Myotonic Dystrophy.  Aged 69 years. Cherished husband and soul-mate of Sandra for 46 years.  Much loved “Hooman” Dad to Cooper. Dearly loved and respected son-in-law of the late Tom and Evelyn Pearson, brother-in-law of Russell and Lynn.  Cherished uncle to […]

JONES Wayne Desmond

– In loving memory of Wayne, passed away peacefully at home on Friday December 12, 2025, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved husband of Wendy.  Much loved father of Amanda and Corinne (Italy) and the late Hayden.  Loved older brother of Brent and Paula, loved uncle of Tegan, and Toyah, and his many loved friends, too […]

SALTER Neil Keith

– on December 11, 2025. Passed away peacefully at home, aged 74 years.  Dearly loved and loving husband and companion through many adventures of Denise Clemens.  Beloved son of the late Gordon and Yvonne Salter.  Much loved and respected ‘favourite’ son in law of the late Lorna Beck.  My special thanks to all the hospital […]

McLAREN Kenneth Alan (Ken)

– on December 4, 2025 at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 91 years.  Dearly loved husband of Patricia for 65 years.  Loved father and father in law of Bruce and Denise, the late Robert, and Katherine, Donn and Janine, Peter and Jayne, and Elaine.  Loved Grandad of his 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  Messages to the […]

SMYTH  Donald Joseph

On 3rd 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 […]

GODDARD, Maurice James (Maurie)

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.

SISSON Kevin Frank (Nossis)

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 […]

LEWIS Norma May (née Millichamp)

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. […]