De JONG Janice May (Jan), (nee Dassler)
on 9 October, 2025, peacefully in Ashburton Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by family, aged 84 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary; Kathleen and the late Rama; Deirdre and Mike; Sarah; Teresa and Phil and John; and Richeal and Michelle. Loved Grandma of Te Aorere and Kohurangi; Oscar and Scarlett; Xavier; Xander, […]
McCREA, Shirley Margaret (nee Stack)
Peacefully with her family at the Ashburton Hospital on 8th October 2025, in her 88th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bernard, much loved mother and mother in law of Michael and Jan, Bernard and Yvonne, Richard and Louise, David and Arlene. Adored grandma of her 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Rest in […]
GALLAGHER Gwen Margaret.
Sadly passed away at Taurangi Home on October 5, 2025. Much loved wife of David. Devoted mother of Stavy (dec), and Taylor. Sister of Graham (dec), and Theresa Boyd. Messages to the Gallagher family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. According to Gwen’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A special service for Gwen will […]
ELLIS Elizabeth Ann (Betty)
On Monday October 6, 2025 in her 87th year. Cherished wife of the late Norman. Loving mother and mother in law to Jackie and Graham, David and Debbie, Greg (dec) and Lee. Loved by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A very special thank you to the staff in Ward one at Ashburton Hospital. Messages […]
DICKSON Joy (nee Palmer).
Passed away on Thursday October 2nd 2025, in her 92nd year at Ashburton. Loved wife of the late Ralph Dickson. Loved mother and mother in law of Karen and David Jones. Grandmother of Aaron and Vicky, and Blair and Rachel. Great-grandmother of Zoe, and Millie. Special friend of Paul (Pup) Chamberlain. Sister and sister in […]
HUNT Arthur John Douglas (John),
On October 2nd, 2025, aged 73years. Dearly loved husband of Brenda for 35 years. Loved father of Lee, Megan, Amber, and Tim, grandfather and great-grandfather to their families. Loved brother and brother in law of the late Rhoda and Seremaia Raibe, the late Maree Hunt, Shirley Large, Marion and Peter Begley, the late Mark, and […]
TAYLOR Iris Pearl (nee Dunford)
On October 6, 2025, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by family. Loving wife of the late Bruce. Much loved mother of Lynda, Robert and Janine. Adored Narnie of Liam, Sean, Emma, Travis, Lucy, Alexi and Evie. Messages to the Taylor family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Celebration of Iris’s life will be held […]
PATERSON William Gordon (Bill),
On October 7, 2025. Peacefully passed away at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton after a short battle with cancer. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Irene. Much loved father and father in law of Nicola and Andy Smith, Michelle and Steven Pike, and Angela Paterson and Peter Jackson. Treasured and respected Grandad of Alex, and Jackson; […]
LITTLE Neville Robert on Oct 2, 2025,
surrounded by family at Ashburton Hospital, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Audrey, Loved Dad and father in law of Debbie and John; and Craig. Adored Grandad of James, Hamish, Hayley, and Ben. Loved brother, brother in law, uncle and treasured friend to many. He will be dearly missed. Messages to the Little Family […]
DONALDSON Gilbert George,
on Sunday October 5, 2025. After completing 90 well lived years. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Evelyn. Much loved father and father in law of Bruce and Jasmin, Helen and Graeme Howden, and Neroli and Stuart Cross. Special Grandad of Seth; Angus, and Lisa; and Gregory. Very special companion of […]