MAW: Josephine Alice (Josie), on April 30, 2017. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at Ashburton. Aged 92 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Bill.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Mary and Peter Akhtar, John and Robyn, Kevin and Christine, and Wendy and the late Boyd Keepa.  Adored Gran and great Gran of her 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  Messages to the Maw family c/-  P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at Methven House and Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Josie.  A Funeral Mass to celebrate Josie’s  life will be held at Our Lady of the Snows, Main Road, Methven on Thursday May 4, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery

JAMES, William Trevor (Trevor (Reg No. 235055, 26 Batt.) On April 27, 2017, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital.  In his 96^th year.  Dearly loved husband of Nan for 69 years.  Much loved father and father in law of Leighton and Vicky, Steve and Lynda, and Martin and Pele.  Treasured Grandy of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the James family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Trevor will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday May 2^nd, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SPENCE Gwenda Millicent, on April 24, 2017 at McKenzie Health Care, Geraldine. Aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Max. Loved mother and mother in law of Wayne and Carol, (Brisbane) Ross and Linda, (Dannevirke) Gwynne Cunningham, (Brisbane) Geoff and Sally, (Orari) and a much loved Nannees of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Spence family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Gwenda’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday May 1, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the RSA section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

TURTON John Kieran ( J T ) On April 23, 2017, peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 66 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev. Loved son of the late George and Kath. Much loved brother and brother in law of Paul, Ann, Marie, Patrick and Kaye, Margaret, and the late Allan. Loved brother in law of Lola and Tony, Lester and Avis, and David and Jacqui and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Turton family,     P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday April 27, 2017 commencing at 1.30pm followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

MOSES Keith Hedley (Holy) On April 21 2017, peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Peggy for 60 years. Loving and adored father and father in law of Merryn, Bryan and Becca, and Janine. Much loved grandad and pop of Gareth, Peter and Sasha, Sam and John; Emma, and Abby; and Alex and loving great grandad of Paxton. Father in law of Trefor and friend of Jess. Messages to the Moses family     P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Parkinson’s Society would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. A service for Keith will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 26, 2017 commencing at 1.30pm followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

MILLAR George Wilson, 18.10.27 – 18.4.17 dearly loved and cherished husband of the late Shirley. Dearly loved and respected father and father in law of Kevin and Cath, Allan, Neil and Linda. Kaylene and Steven. Much loved and adored Grandad of George and Chrissy, the late Kenneth,; Holly and Matt, Aaron; Danielle and Benn, and Roger; Savanna, Logan, and Lanelle and great Grandad to Eva, Henry, and Jack. Messages to Millar family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate George’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Monday April 24, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private family interment.

FERGUSON Colin Reid, (Ferg) on April 19, 2017, peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nellie. Loved father and father in law of Mervyn and Valda, and Trish. Loved Popie of David, and Carmen; Debbie and Gordy Coxhill, and great grand Popie of Kelsey, and Jayde; and Ethan, and Mikayla Woodmore. Respected friend of Betty Watson, and Brendan Best. Messages to the Ferguson Family, C/- 4 Lagmhor Road, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks for the love and support from the staff during Colin’s 11 years at Rosebank. At Colin’s request a private family service has been held.

Le LIEVRE Valerie Ann, (Val) on April 11, 2017 at Ashburton, surrounded by her family. Aged 68 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Barry. Cherished mum of Suzanne and Bryan (Dunsandel), Justine and Andrew (Slope Point), and Caroline (Tig) and Andrѐ (Glenbrooke). Much loved Nana of Joshua, and Amelia: Anna, Sarah, and Kate; and William, and Lucie. Messages to Le Lievre family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital, Ashburton Cancer Society, St John, and all involved in caring for Val. A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Saturday April, 15, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private family interment.

IRVING Margaret, on April 10, 2017. Passed away at home, Ashburton. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Colin. Much loved mother and mother in law of Patrick and Grace Forde and cherished Nana of Nickola. Messages to Irving family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at the Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton, on Thursday April 13, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

ARMSTRONG Rodger Charles, passed away at home on April 7, 2017. Loved Dad of Paul and Janine, and Wayne. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren. Great friend of Shirley and Ken. Messages to Armstrong family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Rodger’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Thursday April 13, 2017 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.