peacefully at home, aged 92 years.  Loved husband of Tari, and father and father in law of Michael and Kirsty, and Theresa and Kerry.  Loved Grandad of Dakota, Helena, and Niamh.  Messages to the McCormick family, P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Kevin will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday January 4, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 64 years.  Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Jo.  Treasured Dad of Greg and Liz, Nat and Phil Breading, Mark and Kylie, and Sarah and Adam Oliver.  Adored Grandad of his 14 grandchildren.  Messages to the Russell family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Mitch’s life will be held at Trott’s Garden, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Wednesday January 3, 2024, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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On Friday 22 December 2023, at Radius Millstream. Loved wife of Patrick. Loved daughter of the late Lionel and Mavis Chisnall. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jenny and Warren Janett; Angela Chisnall and Phil Gibson; Grant and Heather Chisnall; and Nicola Chisnall-Smith and Peter Smith. Dearly loved aunty of the late Gareth Bray; Lucy and Danny Brown; Bradley and Bryce Chisnall and Thomas and Matthew Smith. Loved great aunt of Ava and Tahlia Brown. Special thanks to Radius Millstream staff who cared for Leonie over the last few years. Messages to the family of the late Leonie Opoka c/- P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A private service has been held.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dot. Adored father and father in law of Kathryn and Baden, and Maree and Gordon. Much loved grandad of Michael and Erin, and Terry and great grandad of Laylah, Connor, Miles, and Eden Messages to Nish family may be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Friday, December 29, commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Mick. Adored mother and mother in law of Paul, Leon and Melisa, Gary and Mandy and the late Peter. Loved and cherished grandmother of Scott, Simon; Michael; Reilly, Virginia and Fenella and their partners. A much loved sister, sister in law and aunty of all her nieces and nephews. At Cecily’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations to the St Vincent De Paul Society, Ashburton would be appreciated. Messages may be sent to the Casey family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton, on Tuesday 26 December at 7.00pm. A requiem mass for Cecily will be celebrated at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton, on Wednesday 27 December 2023, at 10.30am followed by a private interment. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for the love and dedicated care of Cecily over the last few months.

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Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late David, treasured mother and mother in law of Simon and Ngaire, Sarah and Steve, and Penelope. Cherished Grandma of Emma Jane, Marycarol, and David. A huge thank you to the staff of Ward One Ashburton Hospital, Jane Smith and the Palliative Care team at Ashburton, and Dr Malcolm Wootton for their dedicated care. Also, an enormous thank you to the community of Ashburton for being so kind to our Mum during her time here. Messages to the family of Shirley Holdaway may be sent to P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Shirley’s request, a private funeral was held on Tuesday December 19, 2023.

Peacefully at Tuarangi Home while surrounded by family, aged 78 years. Much loved husband of Margaret. Loved father and father in law of Chris and Monica, Andy and Holly, and Matt and Charlene. Adored Poppa of Roxy, Violet, Eden, and Olive; Arlo, Thea, and Cohen; and Lachlan. Much loved brother and brother in law of Valmai and Don, Garry and Patricia, Bryce and Joyce and families. Messages to the Kerr family may be sent to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service to celebrate Philip’s life will be held at the Leisure Lodge at Lochlea Lifestyle Resort, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday January 12, 2024, commencing at 2:00pm.

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, after a short illness, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Val for 64 years. Loved and respected father and father in law of Kerry and Wayne, Jan and Rob, and Tony. Loved ‘Murray’ and ‘Great Murray’ of Nic and Jenna, Stacey, Lauren and Rhys, Braedon, Brittany, Lachie, Brax, Ryder, Flynn and Ayla. “We’ll miss your banter.” In lieu of flowers, donations to Ashburton Hospice may be left at the service. Messages to the family of Murray Cartwright, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at Trott’s Garden, 371 Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Friday December 22, 2023, commencing at 11.00am followed by private interment.

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton . Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ruth. Much loved Dad of Doug and partner Sharon, Duncan and partner Ana, and Roy. Loving Grandad of Jack, and Rosemary. Messages to the Taggart family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Alan’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday December 21,  commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully, at Hospice South Canterbury, surrounded by her family, aged 39 years.  Deeply loved wife of Jeremy.  Adored and amazing Mum of Archer, Beau, and Oscar. Treasured daughter of Judy and Tony Sheppard, loved and loving sister and sister in law of Rory and Lisa, Lydia and Dave, Luke and Viv, and a much loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Loved daughter in law of Diane and Kevin. Messages to the Rooney family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Emma’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Wednesday December 13, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.