DEMPSEY Graeme Eric

Peacefully in Ashburton on September 17, 2025. Dearly loved husband, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Special mate to his furbabies. In accordance with Graeme’s wishes there will be no funeral. Remember the good times together.“Rest peacefully in love Graeme, miss you.” Graeme continues to live in our hearts forever. Val and Birdie.

FOX Russell Graham

(from Ashburton) – Suddenly at Christchurch Hospital on Saturday September 13, 2025, aged 82 years. Loved son of the late Hugh and Zylphia Fox.  Brother of Hugh and Marilyn (Gore), and  Dennis, and Diane (both dec). Messages to 2/12 Birch Lane, Gore 9710.  In accordance with Russell’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

SWAN Jarrod Michael

“Swanny”  “Gulll ”, aged 49 years. Suddenly at Wellington Hospital on 14th September 2025. Very much loved and loving son of Ray & Jennie Swan, treasured brother and brother in law of Niki Swan, Dean Forsyth, Jo and James Doyle, Emma and Andrew Doyle, treasured uncle of Logan, Paige, Mia, Mac and Tom. Much loved […]

AMALFITANO Ysobel Raphaela.

Ysobel died peacefully at 10.30am on Saturday 13 September 2025, at Ashburton Hospital, aged 86yrs.  Dearly loved companion of Nelson. Loved mother & mother in law of Christine, Ray & Sue, Kelvin, Maggie, Stoyle & Katrina, Piri & Lana & Rachael and loved Nanna and great Nanna of her many grandchildren. ‘Resting in Gods arms’. […]

BOAG Helen Margaret,

On September 9, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Harold.  Much loved mother and mother in law of David and Karen, Mark and Julie, and Anita.  Loved ‘Mammy’ of  Tim and Holly, James and Maddie, Todd and Mikelle, Josh and Rose, Libby and John, and Tom and Amber. […]

WILSON Ernest Charles

Peacefully at Christchurch hospital on September 5, 2025, aged 84 years. Loved dad of Murray, John, Phillip and Craig. Loved Father in Law of Katherine, Denese and Amanda. Much loved and cherished grandparent of Robert, Benjamin, Rebecca, Charlotte, Jack and Leigh. Forever remembered for his Elvis songs and karaoke nights. In accordance with family wishes […]

COETZEE Bentley Moses,

On September 5 2025, aged 13 years. Treasured baby boy of Wally and Talei Coetzee. Annoying big brother to Sophie, Lilith, Freya and Anya Coetzee. Absolutely wild about Harlow Wilding. Deeply loved grandson, nephew and cousin. Loyal friend to so many. Messages to the Coetzee family may be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. […]

CUMMING Maureen Thelma

Thelma died peacefully on Wednesday September 3, 2025, aged 94 years, at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton.  Dearly treasured and loved wife of Rod for 74 years.  Cherished mother and mother in law of Bob and Mary (Temuka), and Paul and Vanessa (Geraldine). Loved Nan of Sarah and Sarah (Nelson), David and Katie (London), Charlotte and Jackson […]

IRELAND Gerard Donald (Gerry)

on September 2, 2025, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, Aged 81 years. Dearly loved son of the late Ray and Grace Ireland of Methven. Respected friend to the Ireland and Morgan families. Special thanks to the management and staff at Rosebank for their care of Gerry over the past 6 years. Messages to Gerry’s family […]

WOOTTON Ronald (Ron) William CBE

On 1/9/25 peacefully at Ashburton Hospital aged 94 years. Much loved husband of Jill for 71 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and Martin, and Malcolm and Sherry. Greatly beloved grandfather (Dee) of Ben and Sarah, Mandy and Josh, Sam and Marlon, Kate and Adam, Sarah and Simon, and Alex and great-grandfather of Anthony […]