STEWART, Margaret Lessie: On February 24, 2017.  Suddenly at home, surrounded by her loving family.  Dearly loved and cherished wife of James (Jim) for 51 years.  Loved Mum of Richard and Jo, Andrew, and Bevin and Julia.  Adored Gran of Connor, Ryan, Savannah, and Angus. Loved eldest daughter of the late Henry and Peggy Amberger, sister of Gloria Watson, Shirley and Stan Hydes, and Claire and Raymond Sutherland.  Loved sister in law of Janet and Bill Hood, Gloria and John Stubbs, and Hazel and Stephen Chambers.  Loved Aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Friend to Karen and Leo Ponsonby.  Messages to the Stewart family c/- RD 12, Rakaia 7782.  Donations to the Rakaia Fire Brigade and St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, this day TUESDAY February 28, commencing at the 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

EMERY Gwendoline Mary, (Gwen) passed away peacefully on February 21, 2017 at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife and companion of Frank for 68 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Colleen Priest, Trevor and Chleone, Joyce and Stuart Scammell, Helen and Wayne Laughton, Trish and Bruce Gibson, Kevin and Carmen and grandmother of Bec, and Tim; Kellie, Tessa, and Penny; Neil, and Mark; Anna and Kate; Jacqui, and Peter and their partners, and Conor, and Flynn. Loved great grandmother to her 15 great grandchildren. Messages to Emery Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the Staff at Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital. A Funeral Mass for Gwen will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday February 23, commencing at 11.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. A recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Wednesday commencing at 6.30pm.

RAE Ian Alonzo, on February 20, 2017 at Radius Millstream, Resthome  Ashburton. Aged 89 years. Dearly beloved husband of Mabel (Mabs). Much loved father and father in law of David and Jill, Roger and Cheryl, Gary and Jo and Andrew and Tammy. Dearest Grandad and Pop of Adam; Natasha, and Dan; Ben and Gabrielle, Charlotte, Bridget, and Matthew; Melissa and Jared, Timothy and Jodie, James, Nicola, and Sarah and dearly loved great grandpop of Thalia, Marshall, and Izak; Cleo; Laylah, Maia, and Piper; and Evelyn. Messages to 1/25 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 7700. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 24, commencing at 1.30pm. A private family interment will be held.

JOHNSTON Margaret Anne, on February 20, 2017. Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch in the arms of her loving daughters Alexia and Belinda. Aged 70 years. Loved wife of Ashley and also loved mother and mother in law of Deborah and Shawn Abraham, Julia and Rick Walker, and Philip and Nicola. A much loved Gran of Travis, and Hannah; Mia, and Holly; Jack, Alyssa, and Amilee. Messages to Johnston family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held on Thursday February 23, at Suzette Gardens, 282 Awaroa School Road, Dorie, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

BEAUVAIS: Gwenyth (Gwen), On February 17, 2017.  Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital.  Aged 85 years.  Dearly loved wife and companion of  the late Mervyn, and the late Noel Knox.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Rosemary and John Webber (Christchurch).  Loved sister of Doris Wakelin, the late Dave Moore, Bill Moore, Aileen Bailey, and Fred Moore.  Messages to the Beauvais family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Red Cross would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Gwen’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday February 22, commencing at 2.00pm followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BUSCH, Derek (Buschy) On February 18, 2017, aged 65 years.  Peacefully passed away at home at Ashburton, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Barbara.  Much loved father to Ben, Tracey and Terry Stowell, Susan and Lyndon Yates, and Aaron Davidson. A loved Grandad to Jack, Poppie and  Ruby Busch, Cloe Stowell, Blake Davidson, and Minique and Lincoln Davidson.  Loved family member to the extended Hydes family.  Messages to the Busch family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Derek (Buschy’s) life will be held at the Ashburton Club and M.S.A, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Wednesday February 22^nd, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

RITCHIE Rodderick Kenneth, (Ken) (Reg No 6384 RNZN) on February 11, 2017 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 92 years. Much loved husband of the late Betty. Loved Dad of Owen (Roly) and Kathy, Adele (Tich), Mark (Mickey) and Sandra, Paul and Jeanette, Wendy and Tony, Lyndon and Andrea and much loved Grandad of Jason and Barbara, and Cory; Lewis, and Alex; Quinn, and Zoe and great grandchildren Jason, and Liam.  Special thanks to Dr Ritchie and the staff at Ashburton hospital for their care of Ken. Messages to Ritchie family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday February 16, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the RSA Section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

PELLETT Eleanor Dawn (Dawn) on February 9, 2017. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife and best mate of Robert. Much loved mother and mother in law of Kieren and Lyn, Dylan and Cath, Tim and Carol. Messages to Pellett family, P O Box 472, Ashburton7740. A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday February 14, commencing at 1 8flzt9k.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BRANTHWAITE Gaye: Gaye has gone to be with her beloved John. Her death on Tuesday, 7 February 2017, followed a short illness bravely faced, strongly supported by her dear friends and family. Hilary, Joann, Harriet, Philippa, Chris and Jack farewell her with love and thanks for all she has given over her 84 years.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Christchurch City Mission would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. There will be a service to celebrate Gaye’s life on Friday 10th February at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton at 10am followed by a private cremation.

MEYER Hendrina Carolina (Drienie) On February 7, 2017.  Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital.  Aged 75 years.  A dearly loved mother, mother in law, grandmother, and great grandmother to all of her family and a dear friend to many.   Message to c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. 7740. A service to celebrate Drienie’s life will be held at the Grace Presbyterian Church, Princes Street, Ashburton on Friday February 10, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by a private family cremation,