MCKENZIE, Dorothy Mary (nee McMillan)
Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late Duncan. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm, Barbara (the late) and Bill Kirk, and John and Marjon. Much-loved Nanna to nine grandchildren and great-Nanna to nine great-grandchildren. Messages to the McKenzie family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7700. […]
POOKE, Desmond Thomas (Des),
On September 15, 2026, peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey. Much loved father and father-in-law of Priscilla, the late Malcolm and Trish, Donald and Cathy, Kate and Leo, and Quentin and Yoshie. Treasured Grandad of Jason, and Samantha; Oliver, and Francis; Nicholas, and Rachael; Dylan, and Mitchell. […]
GREEN, Joan Margaret (nee Bennett)
On September 12, 2026 at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Peacefully, aged 91. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of William (Auckland), and Wendy and Phillip Thornton (Te Awamutu). Loved grandmother of Jason, and Jasmine, and the late Kristy and loved great-grandmother of Talia, and Kacela. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Shirley […]
WHITE, Patricia Ann (Pat)
At Princes Court Lifecare, Ashburton on Friday, September 11, 2026. Dearly loved wife of Trevor for 58 years. Loving mother and mother in law of Toni, Lisa and Brad Zacka, and Chris and Jennifer. Treasured Nan of Nick, Sarah, and Jayden; Tyler, and the late Matthew. A special friend to many. Messages to the White […]
McFAULL, Irene Joyce (Joyce),
on September 3rd, 2026, peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, surrounded by her family. In her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan. Much loved mother, mother-in-law and best friend of Grant and Ann, Murray and Susan, Glenys and Peter Blain, and Lynley. Loving Grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. […]
GUNN Douglas Begg
We are heartbroken to say that Douglas passed away at 12.15 pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Beloved husband to Bjorg. Father to Kristin, and Alasdair and Grandad to Max and Zoe. He had a brave and blessedly short battle with cancer. We are so grateful to have had him at home. Messages to the […]
HAYMAN Lorna Margaret (nee Cross)
on September 8, 2026, peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate. In her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Don. Much loved mother and mother in law of Grant and Robynne (Waimate), and Barry and Beth (Ashburton). Adored and loved Nana of Lilee and Steve, Matt and Abbey, and Esther. Loving great-Nana of Kobe, Isla, […]
HUNT Charles Leonard (Len)
Len passed away at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton on Monday September 7, 2026, with his family at his side. He was 84, and spent his life working with bees. Loved husband of Allison for 61 years. Loved father and father in law of Perry and Linda, and Hadyn and Tara. Grandfather to Kieran and Abbey, Gareth […]
BUTCHARD, Joseph Anthony (Joe)
Unexpectedly, at home, in Ashburton on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Aged 79 years. Treasured husband of Stephanie. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of James, Michael and Neresa, Anna and Wayne, Catherine and Barnaby, Chris and Kym, and Peter and Sophie. Adored Poppa Joe of Ada, and Olive; Amelia, Emma, and Charlotte; Julia, Sarah, and Johnny; […]
BLINCOE, Dennis Graham
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on August 27, 2026. Aged 87 years. A dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandad, and great-grandad. Thanks to Hospice Mid Canterbury and St John for their care and support and special acknowledgement to Dr Malcolm Wootton and the Home Support team who supported Dennis and allowed him to stay at home […]