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 […]

ABERHART Margaret

on August 24,2026, at Ashburton Hospital, in her 89th year. Loving wife of Gordon, dearly loved Mum of Judy and Chris, David and Joanne, Allan, Duane and Carolyn, Warren (dec), and Susan. Treasured Nan to her 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Aberhart family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. We have been […]

EMMERSON, Annette Margaret

on August 25, 2026, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 85 years. Loved friend of the late Ray Tunnicliffe.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and the late Judy, Chris and Heather, and Angela.  Adored Nana and great Grandma to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  “Now in peace”.  Messages to the Emmerson Family, P […]

DICKENS, Anthony Purdie (Tony)

At Rosebank Lifecare, on Monday August 24, 2026. Aged 90 years. Loved husband of Monica for 70 years. Dearly loved Dad and friend of Faye and Brian Johnston, Adrienne and Steve Parsons, and Gavin and Sandie. Adored grandad and great-grandad. Messages to the Dickens family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Tony’s wishes, […]