JOHNSON Noel James

passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, aged 82 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Christine.  Much loved father and father in law of Lyle and Yvonne, and Katrina adored Grandad of Eileen, Oliver, and George. Messages to the Johnson family may be sent to nzlyle@gmail.com, or P.O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A service […]

FRANCIS Mary Louise

on April 29, 2026, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, with Bruce by her side. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 61 years. Much loved and adored mother and mother in law of Greg and Pip, Andrew and Lou, and Jo and Phill.  Treasured Nana Mary of Madeline, Ella, Grace, Siobhan, and Annie; James, Glen, and […]

REID Colleen

on April 28, 2026, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton.  Colleen was granted her last wish and now rests peacefully.  Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Margaret and Gordon.  Treasured aunty to her nieces and nephews and friend to many.   “I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, to leave love […]

WALLACE Marjorie May (nee Murdoch)

Of Mayfield. On April 24, 2026. Peacefully at Coldstream Life Care, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brewer Scott and the late Rudd Wallace. Much loved and cherished mum of Charlotte, William and Sandy, and Julie. Loving Gran of Ben, Fleur, and Beathley and great Gran of Kahu. Loved sister of […]

CHIVERS, June (nee Wesley)

On Saturday 25 April, 2026. Aged 93 years. Now at rest with her beloved husband Jim. Mother of Brian and Frances, and Michael and Tracy. Nan of Phillip and Maria, Korry and Mel, and Keriana and Doug. And Great Nana of Isabella, Christian, Elyse (dec) and Luke, Madelyn, Ben, Molly and Lachie. “Nā koutou i […]

BUTLER, Dennis Charles (Joe)

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lauraine and much-loved father and father in law of Craig and Kathy (Wellington) and Earl (New Plymouth). An adored grandfather of Emily-Jane, Inky-Lou and Fable-Bea. A loved brother, brother in law and uncle. Messages to the Butler […]

SKERTEN, Neill Seddon

On April 9, 2026. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Adrienne. Much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Rosemary, Geoffrey and Helen-Anne, Julie and Scott, and Rodger and Louise. Loving grandad of Lucy, Benjamin, Thomas, and Andrew; and Josh and Sinead and great grandad of his great […]

PERKINS, Malcolm Robert

 On April 10, 2026. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 71 years. Dearly loved son of the late Hugh and Doris. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Nigel and Sandra, Russell, and the late Cheryl. Love uncle of Tevin, and Logan. Loved by his extended family. Messages to the Perkins family PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. […]

VAUGHAN, Murray John

On March 31, 2026. Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, surrounded by his family. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Glenys for 61 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Hamish and Tracey, and the late Amanda. Loved by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Vaughan family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. […]

CHURCH Gordon William (Gordy)

on April 6, 2026, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved son of the late Bill and May Church. Loved brother of the late Morris, Joan, Ray, Mona, Margaret, Renee ,Dolly, Archie, and a special soulmate of Dolly.  Special uncle of Trevor, Margaret, the late Bill, and Ian (Stumpy). Loved by all […]