HEWITT Dianne – on February 12, 2025.

After a long battle with illness at Ashburton Hospital, aged 84 years, Loved wife and mate of Raymond.  Beloved mother and mother in law of Terry and Wendy, Jennifer and Bill Wasley, and Robyn and Lance Mitchell (Australia). Dearly loved Gran of Sophie, Kaitlyn, Mathew, and Kate, and great-Gran of Ruby, Olivia, Chloe, Luca, and […]

RICHARDSON Kathleen Joan (Joan) – On February 6, 2025,

At Ashburton Hospital aged 84. Much loved wife of the late Keith. Loving and dearly loved Mum and mother in law of Jo and Clayton, Maryann and Ross. Doting and adored Gran of Kaitlin and Laura. Joans family would like to thank the staff in Ward One at Ashburton Hospital for their exceptional care of […]

JOHNSTON Robin Mary – On February 4, 2025,

Passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Loving wife and best friend of the late Eric. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Eric Johnston, Mary-Jean and Chris Hart, Leah-Ann and Douglas McTague, Debbie and Mark Shea, and Jayne and Shaun Flett. She was the heart of her family. Treasured grandmother of Shannon and Zoey, Brooke and Stephanie, […]

BAYNES Maureen Pamela (formally Bird), – on February 4, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on February 4th 2025, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernie Bird, and the late Allan Baynes. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue Letham, Rose and Greg Trudgeon, the late Christine Bird, and the late David Bird. Loved stepmother of Jeanette and Jack […]

KAPPELLE Gerrit Simon (Gerry)-on February 2, 2025,

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village.  Adored husband of the late Margaret. Much loved father and father in law of Suzanne and Warren Harris (Ashburton), and John and Chris Kappelle (Havelock).  Treasured Opa of Matthew, Andrew, Hannah, Robert, and Sarah. Loved by his seven great-grandchildren.  Beloved brother of Marijke (Australia).   Messages to Gerry’s family, P […]

BOTHA Freda Maud – on January 31, 2025

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 90 years.  Much loved wife of the late Chris.   Loved mother and mother in law of Jenny and Sean, Chris and Yvonne, Deon and Tersia, Rene and Leonard, and treasured Oma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the Botha Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A […]

KINGSLAND Avis Maree, on February 1, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Avis on February 1, 2025, in her 84th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Ken for 60 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Lisa and Tony Clarke, Sandra and Kelvin Busbridge, and Kathryn Gray. Loved Nan of Daniel and Kirsten; Tobey, […]

MORRISS Kay Frances, on January 25, 2025

In the wonderful care of the staff at Ashburton Hospital, on Saturday,  January 25, 2025. Much loved wife of Noel. Mother and mother-in-law of Jay and Sasha, Dena and James.  Grandma to Olivia, Emerson, Ana, Eli, Charlie, Georgie, Kane and Tyler. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and can […]

PETERSON Andrew Dowell – On January 17, 2025

Died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday 17 January 2025, at Rosebank Life Care, Ashburton, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Nola (dec), loved father of Stephen (dec), David (dec), Lee-Anne and Sally. Loved stepfather of Derylie, Philip, David and Leita. Cherished Grandad to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to […]

WALDRON, ODell Catherine (nee Wise) – on January 15, 2025

Peacefully in the care of Methven House on January 15, 2025, in her 93rd year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Bryan.  Loved mother and mother in law of Mark and Inez, and the late Bronwyn, Guy and Susan, Ben and Renee.  Adored Nana of Sophie; Amy, Oliver, and Sam.  Messages to the Waldron family, […]