MCMAHON, RUBY ROLYAT:On February 6 2017. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Much loved mother of Kevin McMahon and mother in law of Lorraine Brock, and Jacqueline Heffernan, and mother-in-law of Chris. Grandmother of Simon (Taiwan), Claire and Cherylyn (UK), Anna, Elise and Esme (NZ). Great grandmother of Simon, Claire and Cherylyn’s children. An early life lived to the full, and a later life devoted to family.  A service for Ruby will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 10, commencing  at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation.

McGIRR Dianne: On January 31, 2017.  Peacefully passed away at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  Loving wife of Antony.  Loved mother of Mark and Pauline, Kirsten, and the late Sarah.  Adored grandmother of the late Diesel, Shiloh, and Taylor.  Messages to the McGirr family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Dianne’s will be held at her place of work, the Ashburton Club and MSA, Burnett Street, Ashburton on Friday February 3^rd, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation.

GILES Albert Trevor, (Trevor, TG) on January 30, 2017, at Ashburton. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 86 years. Dearly beloved husband of Dawn and loving Dad of Darryn and Tracey, and Pip. Loved Grandad and Pop of Jacob, and Lewis; Seth, Lydia, and Shantelle and his extended family.

“Safe in our Saviours arms”

Messages to Giles Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Branch of the Blind Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Trevor’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday February 3, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

RONGOTOA George, On the 28, January 2017, at 2.08pm, our beloved George Rangotoa (Koro) sadly passed away. The love for all that had the pleasure of his kindness and love, will sadly be missed.

“We love and miss you always”

Messages to 9 Wakanui Road, Ashburton 7700, where George will be, for friends and family to pay their respects. A service to celebrate George’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday February 2, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

KING, Hugh McKay (Hughie)

On January 27, 2017. Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Noeline. Much loved father and father in law of Alison and the late John Rodgers, David and Heather, Judith and Tom Milliken (Timaru), and Sheryl and Hal Stivens. Much loved grandad of his 14 grandchildren and also a loved great grandad and great great grandad.

“Now at Peace”

Messages to the King family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Hughie will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday February 2, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

BARKER Judith,(Judy)  (nee Harrison) 2-8-1950  – 24-1-2017  at Ashburton Hospital. Late of Omakau, Central Otago. Much loved wife of Joe, loved mother and mother in law of Hayden and Gemma (Pleasant Point), and Janine (Ashburton). Loved Nana of Asha, and Beauden. Dearly loved and respected by family, friends and all who knew her.

“Sadly Missed”

Messages to the Barker family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Judy’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday January 28, commencing at 1.00pm.Followed by private interment.

SYMONDS Ralph James (Jim): On January 7, 2017.  Peacefully at Burwood Hospital, Christchurch, in his 80^th year.  Dearly loved husband of Margaret (Mags).  Much loved father and father in law of Mark and Karen, David and Lynn, Andrew (AJ), Roy, and  Lenny and Darcelle.  Loving Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.. Loved brother of Bill, Alf, Joy, Alma, Cheryl, Ken, Tina, and Gael.  Messages to the Symonds family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Jim’s request a private cremation has been held

FREW Maurice Cecil, on January 5, 2017 at Radius Millstream Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shona. Loved father and father in law of Warren and Vera, Sharon and Brian Hurst, Lyn and Gerard Hart and Geoff and Sonya. Loved by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to Frew Family, P O Box 5010 Tinwald 7741. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and all those who touched Maurice’s life. A service to celebrate Maurice’s life will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday January 9, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

DOWDLE Paul David, on January 1, 2017 at Ashburton, after a short illness. Aged 49 years. Dearly loved partner of Tara, loved Dad of Courtney, Quade, and Amber. Beloved son of Ivan, and Helen and brother and brother in law of Timothy and Adrienne and Greg and Lek. A loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to Dowdle family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January 5, commencing at 2.30pm. Followed by private cremation

TAYLOR Elizabeth Thomasena (Ena), (nee Moore) On December 29, 2016. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton. In her 95^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred. Much loved sister and sister in law of Sam and Lucy, (both deceased) Roma and the late Tom, Bill and Rona,  (both deceased) Pat and the late Matt, Bev and the late Bob, Lettie and Arthur Leask, (both deceased) Margaret and the late Roy, Mervyn and Margaret, (both deceased) and a loved and adored Auntie of Allen and Maree, Mervyn and Gail, Noeline and Ken, and Graham and Gwyn;  Karen and Robert, and Wendy; Ivan and Sharon, Dawn and Gary, Peter and Jan and John and Carol; Lloyd and Maree, Janet and John, and Gail; Christine and Phil, Raewyn and Blair, and Andrew and Renee; Lester, Brian, Helen, and the late Paul; Garry and Tania, Ross and Judy, Jeffrey, Bruce and Trina, and Julie. A much loved Great Auntie and Great Great Auntie. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ena’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday January 4, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.