Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends.  Adored and cherished husband  of Shirley for 62 years.  Loving father and father in law of  Barbara and Peter, Vicki and Gary.  Loving Poppa of Louis and Maddison; Jordan and Anna, Josef and Emily, and great GrandPoppa of Lucy. Messages to the Stringer family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flower donations to Gideons would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Blair’s life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, on Thursday April 26, commencing at 2.00pm.

With deep regret we advise of the sudden passing of John (J.R.) at Ashburton Hospital, in his 88^th year, on 19 April 2018.  Loved husband of the late Noeline.  Father and father in law of Bruce and Rose, Alison and Gavin Fuller, Stuart and Diane, Gary and Barb.  Grandad John of Megan and Joel Freedman (Sydney), Peter and Haley, Lizzy, Jayden, and Liam.  Great Grandad of Philip Freedman.  Messages to the Leonard family       c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Lauriston Memorial Hall,  (Lauriston, Ashburton) on Thursday 26 April, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by a private interment.

On April 14, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. In her 98th year. Loving wife of the late Noel. Loved Mum of Judy and Peter, the late Tony, and Carbus, and Kay and Steve. Precious Nana of Andrew and Carlyle, Melanie and Dean, Hamish and Jo; Jasmine and Blair, and Mona; Bret and Kirstie, and Greg. Loved great Gran of Isabella; Jacob, Poppy, Joseph, and Lulu; Florence; Will, and Benji; Caleb, and Max; Olivia, Ella, Ryley, and Jacob. Messages to the Reddecliffe Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton St John would be appreciated ad may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Mona’s wonderful life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday April 19, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by Private Interment.

TALBOT: Judith Ann, (Sister Judith Community of the Sacred Name) Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on April 11, 2018. Aged 82 years, professed 39 years. A Requiem Mass for Sister Judith will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday April 14, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

MARSHALL: John William, on April 9, 2018 at Ashburton. John passed away peacefully with his family at his side. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Ann, and loved Dad, Grandad and father in law of Andrew, Samuel, Monica, and Sarah; Simon, Julia, Oliver, Zachary, and Leo; Michael, Jan, Bianca, and Lucia. Messages to Marshall Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.In lieu of flowers donations to Dementia Canterbury and St John Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the nurses of Ward 1who cared for John over the last month. Your love and support has been greatly appreciated. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday April 16 commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private  interment at the Ashburton Cemetery.

LUDEMANN, Valmai Joyce (nee Buick)  Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Ashburton Hospital on April 9, 2018 in her 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernie for 73 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Jennifer Read, Ray (Deceased), and Helen, Francie and Charles Carr, Murray, and Ian and Jill. Loved Grandma and great Grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren . Messages to the Ludemann Family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   Donations to the 13 Minute  Christchurch Hospital Helipad would be much appreciated and can be left at the service. Special thanks to the Ward 1 Doctors and Nurses for their care of Valmai.  A service for Valmai will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday 13^th April, commencing at 2.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully at home, Ashburton. Aged 55 years. Husband and best friend of Debbie and best mate and dad of Jason and Arlene, Paul and Tom, Emily and Jake the late Ethan, and Pippi dog. Best grandad of Eliza, Phoebe, Ryleigh, Hunter, and Sophie dog. Special thanks to the District Nurses, Dr Wootton, and the Palliative Care Team.  Messages to the Middleton Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society and Hospice Mid Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Streets, Ashburton on Thursday April 12, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Most loved wife and soulmate of John.  Dearly loved Mum of Stevien and Tarn.  Much loved sister and sister in law of Jewel and the late Barry, Robert and Jean, Bruce and Sandra, Sharala and partner and loved sister in law of Sally and Noel, Sylvia and Don, Eddie and Anne, Alastair and Tia, and the late Bevan and Isabel and a very much loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.  A special thank you to Dr Lues, the staff at A & E and Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital, and the Oncology Dept, (CHCH), for their loving care of Gloria.  Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  Messages to the Wilkie family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Gloria will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday April 13, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

SMITH: Beverley May, (Bev) On April 4, 2018 unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Ashburton. Surrounded by her family. In her 73^rd year. Dearly loved wife of Ian for 52 years. Loved and cherished mother and mother in law of Sharyn and Stu Lindores, Rachel and Nigel Tew, Melissa and Matt Hopping and much loved Grandma of Sam, and Ethan; Madeline, Lincoln, and Hollie. Messages to Smith Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Parkinson’s NZ would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Bev’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday April 9, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

DRAKE William Thomas (Bill) On April 1^st, 2018.   Passed away peacefully with his family, in his 88^th year.  Dearly loved husband of Dulcie.  Loved father of Gavin, Chris (Australia), and Susan Paulson (Ashburton) , and a loved father in law.  Much loved Grandfather and great Grandad of family in Australia and Steven and Hayley Paulson (Ashburton)..  We wish to thank all the staff and carers at Taurangi Home for their loving care and support of Bill during his stay there. It was very much appreciated.  A private family cremation will be held.