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, […]

INWOOD, William Arthur (Bill)

on August 23, 2026, peacefully at home, Ashburton, surrounded by family, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved husband of Colleen (Thian) and loved Dad of Jason, Joanne and the late Craig.  Loved father-in-law of Julie and treasured Grandpop of Tessa and Caleb.  “He lived for those he loved and those he loved remember”.  Messages to the […]

McLACHLAN Leith Gabriel Bagley

On August 17, 2026 peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Loved husband of Anna Marguerite. Loved brother of the late Doris, Owen, and Alyth. Loved and respected uncle of Ross, Ian, Andrew and the late John Tait, Dianne Jordan, Grant Kingsbury, and Lindsay McLachlan.  Messages to the McLachlan family, PO Box 472, Ashburton […]

HART, Yvonne Jean (nee Le Comte)

At Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on August 19, 2026. Dearly loved wife of Bill. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tanya, Darren (dec), Fiona and Allan, and Kerrie Anne (dec) and stepmother and stepmother-in-law of Carolyn, Sharon and Graham, Robyn, and Mark and Nick. Loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Hart […]

WAITERE, Carol Lystra (nēe Rose)

After a hard-fought battle, Gran passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.  She faced it with strength and courage, and after precious time with her loved ones, she was ready to rest.  Through it all, her laughter and stories brought light to her journey.  Born on 28 December 1944, Carol lived a life filled […]

WALLER George David (David)

peacefully on August 18, 2026, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, surrounded by his family, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Pat.  Much loved and treasured father and father-in-law of Jocelyn and John Hurley, and Sharon and Murray McManus.  Special Grandad of Chris and Claire, Phil and Jess; Tracey and Nathan, Steven, and the […]

INCH, Patricia Myrtle Margaret

At Methven Central Care Home on Tuesday August 18, 2026. Aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late Alan Inch. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Robyn, and Kelvin and Sharon. Loved Grandma and great-Grandma of Kyle and Megan, Ryan and Rachael, and Amelia. Loved only daughter of the late Arthur and Myrtle […]

HOLLOWAY Brian

(Regiment: RA -Gnr 23801814) – on August 14th 2026.  Passed peacefully, surrounded by loving family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandra. Loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Lesley & Philip, Debbie & Steve and Alan. Much loved Grandad to Letitia, Aimee, Kirsten, Melissa, Murran, Skye, Emma and Sarah, and adored great-Grandad of […]