On January 9, 2026. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of John. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sharon, Warren and Sandy, Carol Dyet, and Kay and Des Rogers. Loved nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the French family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Bev’s life will be in our Chapel corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January 15 commencing at 1.30pm followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
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TOURLE, Peter John
Passed away peacefully on Saturday January 10, 2026, at Tuarangi Home, surrounded by his loved ones both near and far, after a brave fight. Aged 84 years. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. Madie, Ilse, Sam, Rodie and their families would like to thank you all for the kind messages and flowers we have received. A service for Peter will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday January 14, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.
YOUNG Shirley Joan (nee Houston)
On January 8, 2026 at Terrace View Retirement Village in Ashburton, surrounded by family, in her 90th year. Much loved wife of the late Alan. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Glenice and David Brant, Sandra and Ian Marr, Murray and Robyn, Kevin and Della, Lindsay and Tia. Adored Nana of her 17 grandchildren and great Nana of her 13 great grandchildren. Messages to the Young family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Friday January 16 commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
SUGRUE: Mary Teresa
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on January 10, 2026 at the Ashburton Hospital. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Felix and much loved mother and mother in law of Will and the late Cathy, Mark and Karen, John and Suzy, Paul and Louise and loved by special niece and nephew, Anna Schmack, and Andrew Kinney. Adored ‘Mary’ of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rest in peace.
‘Sadly missed, but a great life lived”
Messages to the Sugrue Family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Mary’s life will be held in the Church of the Holy Name, Sealey Street Ashburton, on Thursday January 15 commencing at 11am, followed by interment at the New Lawn Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at the Church on Wednesday evening at 7pm.
JACKSON Margaret (Maggie)
– on January 9, 2026. Peacefully surrounded by her family, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Maurice. Special mother and mother in law of Shelley and Darryl Horne, Linda, Sue and David, Mick and Jo, Jude and Jason Klever. Treasured Nana of her 10 grandchildren, and loved Maggie of her 25 great-grandchildren. Adored by her surviving sister Maureen Eaden, and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to Maggie’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thankyou to Dr Diane Young for her care and compassion and the staff at Radius Millstream for their care of Maggie. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday January 16, commencing at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. “The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.”
SIDES Margaret Mary (Mary)
– Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Wendy and Barry Bongard (Napier), Paul (Southbridge) and Andrew. Special thanks to Dr Diane Young, Shirley Harris, and all the staff at Rosebank for their care of Mary. Messages to the Sides family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at our Chapel Corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday January 14 commencing at 11.00am followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
MARSHALL Robyne Margaret
on January 7, 2026, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital aged 72 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Linda and Dean; Dan and Ashleah. Cherished Nana of Emily, Alexia, Kelcey, Sophie and Olivia. Special friend to Pete. Adored sister and sister in law of Bruce, Jonathan, Susan and Owen, Kevin and Michelle. Robyne’s family would like to thank the staff at Ashburton Hospital and Rosebank Lifecare for their care of Robyne. Messages to the family of Robyne Marshall to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Robyne’s life will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Ashburton, on Tuesday January 13, commencing at 1:30pm followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.
GORMAN Andrew (Andy)
On January 1, 2026. Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Much loved husband of the late Colleen. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of David and Stephanie, Margaret and Lyndsay Read, Mark and Louise, Paul and Maree (Perth), and Steven and Rochelle. Loved grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rest In Peace. Messages to the Gorman family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Andy’s request a private family service has been held.
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VOSHAAR Mary Elizabeth (Nee Judge)
On January 3, 2026. Surrounded by her loving family, at Ashburton. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Karl. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Carol, the late Susan, and Kaz. Treasured Grannie of Emma, and Karl; and Jarred and Stephanie, Libby, and Harry and great Grannie of Lucy, and Blake. Messages to the Voshaar family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held in our Chapel corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday January 5, 2026 at 2.00pm followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
RICHARDS Helen Isobel
On December 30, 2025, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 90 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Sue and Barry Bruce, and Rachael and the late Chris Lee. Loved Granny and Great Granny. Messages to the Richards family PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. At Helen’s request a private cremation has been held.
