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WRIGHT Rowena (Bae) (nee Wilson) on Saturday April 19, 2025,

At Ashburton Hospital in the care of her family aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Alfred. Much loved Mother of Sally and the late Kerry. Cherished daughter of the late George and Annie. Loved sister of the late Marj, Garth, Murray and Bevan. Messages to the Wright family to PO Box 472 Ashburton, 7740. A memorial service for Bae will be held in our chapel cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton, on Monday April 28, commencing at 2:00pm.

LOWE  Flora Ida Heather – On April 19, 2025,

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by family, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Ken. Much loved mother and mother in law of Allan and Jessica, Angela and Simon Boorer, Richard (dec), Edwin and Sarah, and Graham and Jenny. Adored grandmother to Emilie, Victoria, and William; Sam and Isaac; Rebekah, Jay and Daniel; Tyla, Dominique, Georgia and Abby. Cherished Great Grandmother of Pearson, Maggie and Freddie; Eddie and Kennedy; Blakely, Fergus, Oscar, Henry and Blair. Messages to the Lowe family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Flora will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Chapman Street, Methven on Thursday April 24 commencing at 2.00pm, followed by interment at Methven Cemetery.

MAGSON Grant Lamont – On April 20, 2025,

Peacefully at home, Dromore, Ashburton, aged 67 years. Dearly loved and adored best friend and husband of Andrea. Loving father of Alan, the late Richard, and Sara. Grandad of Jordan, Jayden, Tane, Poppy, and Charlie. Loved Grant of Alex and Seb, grandad to Holly and Ruby. Andrea would like to express her gratitude and appreciation to Dr Sue Fowlie, District Nurses and the Cancer Care Centre at St Georges Hospital. Thank you especially to our small inner circle of friends who enabled Grant to spend his time at home in privacy and with dignity as he wished.   Go with my love my darling. – Your Jack.                                                                               Messages to the Magson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society (Ashburton) would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Grant’s life will be held at the Rakaia Memorial Hall, Elizabeth Avenue on Saturday April 26 commencing at 2.00pm followed by private interment.

BRINSDON Stuart Gary (Gary), on April 15, 2025

 26th April 1936 – 15th April 2025. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dad in his 89th year, after a short illness at his home in Ashburton. Loved and cherished husband of Jeanette. Loved and cherished by his children Delwyn and Steve, Lindsay and Nicky, Lynette and Peter, Suzanne and Ray, his grandchildren Nick, Abbey, William, Tessa, Daniel, Jacob, Joshua, and great grandkids Chloe, Bella, and Oaklee.“What will we do without all your stories Dad”Rest in peace ‘the stone fruit King of Cromwell.’ Dad will be having a private farewell.  xxxxLove you always and forever xxxx

TILBY John George – On April 11, 2025.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Loved husband of Jennifer (Burgess). Loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Sharyn (Christchurch), Melissa and Warren Potter (Wellington). Proud Grandad of Lucy, and Toby Potter. Messages to the Tilby family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for John will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 16, commencing at 10:30am followed by interment at Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

NORRIE Georgina Margaret, on April 1, 2025,

Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 77 years.  Dearly loved partner of Rob Watson. Loved sister and sister in law of Nigel and Wendy Landridge  Much loved mother and mother in law of Brendon and Miranda, and Vanessa and Roger Thomas.  Loved Nana of Aimee, and Hamish; and Cameron, and Declan.  Messages to Georgie’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Georgie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday April 7, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CLARK Hugh Alexander (known as Alex), on April 1, 2025

Peacefully passed away on Monday April 1, 2025 at Ashburton Hospital with his wife Jocelyn of 65 years by his side.  Adored father of Lynda, Susan, Peter, Simon, Anita, and Sarah.  Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Clark family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Alex’ life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday April 5, commencing 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

VAN DER EIK Willem (Bill), on April 1, 2025.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, with his family. In his 94th year.  Dearly loved husband of Colleen, and the late Davena.  Much loved father and father in law of Marianne and Chris, Adrian, Armand and Katrina, and the late Kieran.  Loving Grandad and Opa of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the van der Eik family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Bill will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday April 4, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HOGG Lois Catherine on March 29, 2025,

, aged 91 years. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of the much loved wife of Jim Hogg (dec) and loved mother of her four daughters, Trish Hall (dec) Denise Forbes, Jane Noone and Nicki Hogg (dec). Adored grandmother of Tim, Rachel, Anna, Ben, Samantha and Jonathan. Great Nan of Oliver, and Archer. Lois was a confidant to many, she had a willing ear, a ready smile and lots of love to give to all her friends, family and her large extended family, She would say “Love you, Never forget”. Messages to the Hogg Family to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Lois’s family would like to thank Dr Steve Withington and Dr Penny Holdaway, as well as the staff of Ward One at Ashburton Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton Cancer Society and the Christchurch Huntington’s Disease Association would be appreciated and can be made at the service. A funeral service for Lois will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church 60 Park Street, Ashburton, on Friday April 4, 2025, commencing at 2pm followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SPICER Margaret Paulina, on March 26, 2025

– It is with much sadness that we announce  the passing of Margaret on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Ashburton.  Most dearly loved wife of the late Joe, and much loved mother and mother in law of Ross and Audra, and Jan and Monty. Messages to Margaret’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Margaret’s request a private cremation has been held.