at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved husband of Vivia, and loving father of Wendy, Jacqui and Richard, and Penny.  Stepfather of Helen and Mark, Robert and Lisa, Jonathan and Leeann. Loved and respected Granpa and Poppa of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Noreen, and the late Pauline.  Our thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their wonderful care over the last few years.  Messages to Murray’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Murray will be held at Trotts Garden’s 371 Racecourse Road, Ashburton, on Wednesday May 8, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

at Wellington Hospital, aged 68 years.  Third child of the late Errol and Jean Stringer.  Loved and respected brother and brother in law of Louise and Neil Clucas, Robin and Jane Stringer, Sheryl and Kevin Bishop, Lindsay and Gillian Stringer, and Raewyn and Edgar Wahnig.  Respected uncle and great-uncle of all his nephews and nieces. Messages to Stanley’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Stan’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday May 8, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton, aged 90 years. Loving companion of Marion, father and father in law of, Bryce and Emily, and Blaine and Vicki. Much loved grandfather and great grandfather. Never forgotten by those whose hearts he touched. Rest in peace from all who knew you. Messages to Donald’s family, PO Box 742, Ashburton 7740. A private service has been held.

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Much loved husband of the late Judith. Treasured Dad and Father in law of Andrew and Barbara, Karlyn and Stephen, Heather and Michael, and Michelle and Darren. Cherished grandad Merv and friend of Matthew (dec), Rachel, Jacinta and Katie; Jeremy and Milly, and Victoria and Cory; Kevin, Julia and Chris and Henry and Natalie; Nicholas and Megan and Hamish and Olivia. Great grandad of Ella and Lucy. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View for their care. The family kindly request messages be addressed to the Richardson family to PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service for Mervyn will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Friday May 3, commencing at 11:00am. Followed by private interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Peacefully at home in Ashburton, in her 88^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Owen. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Biz; the late Andrew, and Jennie and Mark. Loved Gran of Daniel, Robbie, Jordanna, Mellory, Diana and Lexie and Mackenzie and James. Also loved by her eight great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of James and Ginny Dysart and John (dec) and Janet Dysart. Messages to the Bell family to PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ann’s life will be held at St Davids Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Ashburton. On Thursday May 2 commencing at 1pm followed by private interment.

(Last of the 10 Dobby siblings) on Sunday 14^th April 2024, passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Beloved wife of the late Ken. Loved mother and mother in law of Neville and Kerrie, Lance and Sally, Trudy and Merv. Grandma to Nicole, Ben and Brooke; Shannon, and Kate. Great Grandma to Poppy, Lilly, and Jamie. Very special friend of Peter Hulme. The family wish to thank staff at Radius Millstream for their care of Jan, and Dr Diane Young from Three Rivers Health. Messages to the family of Jan Hammond, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A service for Jan will be held at St Davids Union Church, Allens Road Ashburton. On Friday 19^th commencing at 12pm. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by family, aged 76 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Lynette. Much loved father and father in law of Jason, and Debbie and Casey Crawford. Cherished by his grandson Aidan and Adian’s mother Kay. Step Grandad of Jarla and Keanu. Dearly loved brother and brother in law of Michael and Nan; and Alistair and Marion. Will be missed by all his friends and family. Messages to the Murray’s family to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The family would like to thank all the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Murray over the past 10 months. A celebration of Murray’s life will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton on Thursday April 18 commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Well earned rest.

at his home in Ashburton, aged 67 years. Proud father and father in law of James and Sally; Tom and Caitlin. Grandfather of Charlie; and Annabelle. Loved and missed by all his friends and family. Messages to the Aitchison Family to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for John will be held in our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday April 18, 2024 commencing at 10:30am followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village Ashburton on April 8th 2024, aged 92 years. During her life resided in Orari, Geraldine, Oxford & St Martins Christchurch. Dearly loved matriarch of the Payne family. Much loved wife to the late Colin Dickson (Oxford). Treasured mother of Paul (Timaru), Sally (Fairlie) & Mark (Sumner), mother-in-law to Alison, Deb & Trudi. Adored grandmother of Anna Neal (Haldon) & Dicksons: Andrew (UK), Hamish (Timaru), and Kimberly, Jemma, Caitlyn & Briana (Sumner); & great-grandmother of George, Philippa, Kenzie, Addison, Riley & Esmée.
Heartfelt thanks go to the staff at Terrace View for their care of Colleen. Messages to the Dickson Family to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per her wishes a private farewell is being held.

Rosa died peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Alec, loved mother and mother-in-law of Diana and Ian, the late Kirsty, Caroline, and Lucy and David. Special granny and great granny Pepper to William and Biddy, Margot, Eloise and Olive; Charlotte and Tom, Charles and Isabelle; Hamish and Edwina, Primrose, Walter and Lachlan; Wendy, Bob and Peter. Messages to the family of the late Rosa Nelson to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A family service will be held.