– In her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred Lovett, and partner of the late Kevin Lewis. Mother of Vivienne, Alastair, and Kelvin, and cherished grandmother to many. Dear sister of the late Ray Young, and of Bill Tilson and Christine Keown. A private service has been held.
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WORLING Stan
– 16.06.1950 ~ 23.09.2025 Beloved husband of Helen. Loved father and father in law of Spencer and Monique. Loved granddad of Erin and Ainsley. ‘Came into the world with nothing and went out with the love of a few’ Messages to the family of Stan Worling P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. With respect to Stan’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
DUNN Edna Marie (Kim)
On September 19, 2025, peacefully at Radius Millstream. In her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loved and adored mother and mother in law of David and Gillian, and Susan and Kevin Meiklejohn. Precious Grandma of Georgia, Alexandra; and Eva. Messages to the Dunn family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. At Kim’s request a private cremation has been held
BINSTED Una Irene
BINSTED Una Irene – On the 19th 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 1st, commencing at 2.00pm.
NISH John Kevan,
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.
DEMPSEY Graeme Eric
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.
FOX Russell Graham
(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.
SWAN Jarrod Michael
“Swanny” “Gulll ”, aged 49 years. Suddenly at Wellington Hospital on 14th 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.
AMALFITANO Ysobel Raphaela.
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.
BOAG Helen Margaret,
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.
