LAWRENCE Joan Ruth.  On  August 4, 2024

After a short illness. Beloved wife of the late John. Mother and mother in law of Peter and Bronwyn, Paul (dec) and Paula, Trevor and Denise and Christopher and Mel. Much adored nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Much loved friend of many. Thanks to Dr Maddie Hayes, Ashburton Hospital, Home Support workers […]

BARRETT Mara Phyllis (nee Lunn), on August 3, 2024

Passed away suddenly, at home, 3rd August 2024, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Skip (Leonard), much loved mother of Sally, Mandy, Chris and Victoria, mother-in-law of Antero, Barbara and Jude, Marma and grandmother of Sam, Maimi and Oliver, Joseph, Luke and Edward. Daughter of the late John and Joan Lunn, […]

OLIVER John Raymond (Ray) (Reg No. 896024 NZDF)

On July 31, 2024, passed peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. In his 93rd year. Much loved friend and partner of his dear Josephine. Loved Dad of Kevin and Vicki, and Jenny and Andy. Loved Grandad of Scott, and Kelly; and G-Razza of Deanna, and Sam. Proud great grandfather of his many great grandchildren. […]

HARKNESS Mary Bernadette (Bernie) (nee DOLAN) 12-4-1946 – 2-8-2024,

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Kevin for 55 years. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Stephen, Donna and Nigel. Dearly loved grandmother of Tara and Nathan. Dearly loved great grandmother of Jenn. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of the late Marie and Derek Smitheram, Veronica and the late […]

TASKER Roger Samuel – On August 3, 2024,

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev. Much loved father and father- in-law of Hayden, Fraser and Lisa, Logan and Erin, Hilary and Matt Lovett and the late Jeffrey, Julia, and Leighton who died in the Peel Forest flood in 1975. Adored grandad of Emily, and Lachlan Lovett and Bronte, […]

ALISON Russell Andrew McNab (Reg No. 806581 NZDF) – on August 3rd, 2024

With extreme sadness Russell passed away on August 3, 2024. Aged 73 years. Devoted and so loved husband, best friend, and soulmate of Laureen. Never forgotten Daddy of the late Steven and much loved Dad and father in law of Scott and Tina, Vicky and Steve. Adored and so loved special Poppa of Sienna and […]

FORD Kim Elizabeth – on July 31, 2024

Dearly loved wife of Joe Ford. Treasured mother of Ben, Dana and Kelsie.  Wonderful sister to Bruce, Joanne and Howard. Devoted Nanny to Oscar and Oli and a dear friend and teacher to so many. Tragically taken from us after a short and sudden illness at 65 years. Now resting at peace with her Lord. […]

KASPAR Karel – on July 30, 2024,

Passed away peacefully, at Radius Millstream, aged 95 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Lidka.  Much loved father and father in law of Lidka and Leicester Wilson, and Zdena and David West.  Treasured ‘Dede’ of Karla, Ryan, and Adam; Jen, and Steven, and a special great-Dede of his 10 (soon to be 11) great-grandchildren.  […]

FAHEY June Frances – on July 25,2024.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 83 years. Now with her soulmate. Much loved wife of the late John.  Dearly loved Mum of Donna and Dave, and David. Loved Nana of Ben and Leah, Toni, and Shay, and loved great-Nana of Charlotte, and Mitchell; Luca, Brodie, and Ellie.  Messages to the Fahey family, P […]

WILSON Winston David (Winnie), (Sam) – on July 26, 2024,

Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Ashburton, aged 84 years.  Much loved husband of Teresa.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Cara, Orianna and John, Inez and Mark, and adored Pop of Ryan, and Eva; and Sophie.  Messages to Winston’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Kidney Society would […]