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FITZSIMONS Margaret Esma (Meg), on February 18, 2023

at Ashburton, 2 days short of her 85th birthday. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Wayne, and the late Ron Langdon. Much loved mother and mother in law of Sue and Lindsay, Joy and Kelvin, and Ross.  Special Nana Meg and great-Nana Meg to all her grandchildren and great- grandchildren.  Messages to the Fitzsimons and Langdon families, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Meg’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on, Tuesday February 21st, commencing at 2.00pm, followed private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

KITTELTY Lorrie, on February 15, 2023

at Ashburton, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved father of Mathew, Robert, Aaron, and Tainamate, and loved by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family and friends are welcome to view Lorrie at 48 Mackworth Street, Christchurch.  A service for Lorrie will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 81 Ashgrove Terrace, Somerfield, Christchurch on Tuesday February 21, commencing at 10.00am, followed by interment at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery.

PRENDERGAST Peter James, on February 21, 2022

at St Helena’s Rest Home, Christchurch, aged 76 years. Son of the late James (Jimmy) and Margaret, brother of Maureen, and Irene, father of Mandy. Dear friend of Liz Cassidy and family. An Uncle and Grandfather. Messages to the Prendergast family, P O Box 472 Ashburton. A Memorial service for Peter will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday February 25, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by an interment of ashes at Ashburton cemetery.

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MOODIE Lucy, on February 12, 2023

(6/1/1935 – 12/2/2023) Passed away peacefully at The Croft, Timaru. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Treasured mother and mother in law of Vince and Tess, and Joe.   Much loved grandmother of Ella and Charli. Loved sister of Kevin, Matt, Mary, John, Gerald, Eileen, Margaret, Ann. Loved by all her nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Moodie family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Deep gratitude to the staff at Strathallan, Highfield Lifecare, and The Croft, who cared for Lucy over the past few years. Dearly loved, sadly missed, peacefully at rest. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Lucy will be held at St Ita’s Catholic Church, West Town Belt, Rakaia on Monday February 20, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Rakaia cemetery.

MIDDLEMISS Anne, on February 10, 2023

unexpectedly at home, in Ashburton,  aged 73 years.  Much loved wife of the late Ian. Loved mother and mother in law of Lesley-Anne and Johnny, and treasured Grandma of Mackenzie.  Messages to the family of Anne Middlemiss , P O Box 472, 7740. Ashburton. As per Anne’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

TOPHAM Janet Elizabeth (Liz), on February 4, 2023

passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on Saturday February 4, 2023, after a short illness, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Chris.  Adored and loved mother and mother in law of Joanne and Mark Hamlyn, Peter and Vicki, and Christine and Russell.  Treasured Gran of Riley, Jemma and Jonty; James, Mitchel and Paige; and Mackenzie.  Loved sister and sister in law of Trish and Maurice Small, and the late Geoff, and Nola Nevill, and loved sister in law of the late Janet, and David Diamond, and John and Judy Topham.  Treasured aunty to all her nieces and nephews.  Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and all the Rosebank staff for their kind, dedicated and exceptional care.  Messages to the Topham family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service has been held.

ADAM Jacob Alexander, on February 3, 2023

aged 15.  Peacefully at home in Ashburton, surrounded by love. Deeply loved son of Brendon and Sharon.  Much loved friend and brother of Lachlan, Isaac, and Isla.  Loved grandson of Paul and Shirley Adam, and Hazel and the late Wallace MacKenzie.  Loved by all his aunties, uncles and cousins.                                                                                                                                                                                                      “Love Conquers All”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Our sincere thanks for all the love and support we have received over the last 8 months.                  Messages to the Adam family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Jacob will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Friday February 10, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

RYDE Selwyn John, on February 2nd, 2023

Selwyn passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 93 years.  Loved husband of the late Heather, and Patricia.  Loved father and father in law of Gary and Brenda, Grant and Christine, Tanya and Murray, Lorraine, Merryn and Alan, and Sally.  Loved grandfather and great-grandfather of all his grandchildren and step-grandchildren.  Messages to the Ryde family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Selwyn’s’ request a private cremation has been held. 

549857 Maj (Ret) Ian Murray LATTIMORE NZDF, on January 28, 2023

Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Christchurch on 28th January 2023. In his 62nd year. Much loved only son of Murray and the late Gertrude Lattimore, Methven. Beloved only sibling of Kate Holmes, Methven. Loving father of Maire and Sarah, Brisbane. Loved stepfather of Stephanie Forsyth-Taylor, Loburn. Adored Grandad of Addison and Charli. Loved and admired by his godson Lockie Armstrong. Messages of condolence to be sent to Lattimore Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. His company, humour, stories and support were enjoyed and appreciated by all of his large wider circle of family and friends. Highly respected colleague, friend, mate and respected officer of all who knew and worked with him for over 40 years’ service in the New Zealand Army, including NZDF deployments all over the world. Ian’s farewell and celebration of his life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday February 9, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.