BINSTED Una Irene –  On the 19^th September 2025, at 92 years. Una left us to be with her beloved Gordon. She’ll be so sadly missed by Jo & Gavin, Diane & Trev, Peter, Ruth & Trev, the late Heather, & Martin, Lorraine & Allan, and her grandson Shane. A loved Grandma of her 26 grandchildren and Great Grandma to her 41 great grandchildren. “I have such a large family, but I cannot remember all their names .”A long, lovely life. Messages to Una’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. So many thanks to all the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Mum over the last 6 years. A Memorial service for Una will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday October 1^st, commencing at 2.00pm.

Passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at Annaliese Haven Resthome, Kaiapoi, aged 82 years.  Dearly loved husband of Kay. Loved father and father in law of Craig and Donna, Gerard and Mona, Daryl and Nicola, Racheal, and Rose Margaret (sleeping).  Loved Grandpa of Reuben, Lilliana, Jess, Siubhan, Jacob, Max, Natalie, Azalea, and Lola.  John will be dearly missed by everyone.  Messages to the Nish family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Annaliese Home for their loving care of John.  A service to remember John will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday September 23, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

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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.

(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.

“Swanny”  “Gulll ”, aged 49 years. Suddenly at Wellington Hospital on 14^th 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 friend of the South Karori Community House, Grange Gordon, Tessa Jones and Ken Grim. Thank you so much to everyone for their love and support. A gentle soul forever in our hearts.  Never forgotten. Messages to the Swan Family at PO Box 472, Ashburton  7740. A celebration of Jarrod’s life will be held at Trotts Garden, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Monday 22nd September at 11am. A Memorial service for Jarrod will be held in Wellington at a later date. Details to be confirmed.   

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’. Messages to the Amalfitano family, 81 Winter Street, Ashburton 7700. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Ysobel’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday 18 September commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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. Loved  great-grandmother of Mckenzie, Carter, Daisy, Fletcher, and Monty.  Messages to the Boag family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at the family home, 1331 Dromore Hatfield Road, Ashburton on Monday September 15, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

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 a private service will be held. Messages to the Wilson family can be sent to 102 Grove Street, Ashburton. Always on our minds and forever in our hearts.

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. A celebration of Bentley’s life will be held on Saturday, September 13 at the Rakaia Community Centre, commencing at 11:00 followed by private cremation. Our Beautiful Boy, our Lovable Rogue taken far too soon – you touched so many and will forever be missed”

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 (Geraldine).  Great-Nan of Claire and Oliver (both dec), Ella, and Emilia; and Sabina. Messages to the Cumming family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The family extends their deep appreciation for the support given by Dr Wootton and Dr Holdaway, ACCESS staff and Allenton Pharmacy.  The staff at Coldstream Lifecare deserve a special thanks for their on-going daily support and compassion for Thelma during her time in Coldstream. At Thelma’s request a private funeral has been held.