on February 24, 2026.  Peacefully with Gail by his side, aged 67 years.  Much loved husband of Gail.  Loved stepfather of Dereck and Karen Cooper, Rochelle Cooper and Bruce Albon, Shaun Cooper and Tracy Harris.  Loved grandfather of Amy, William, and Karaka and great-grandfather of Finn. Messages to the Gutsell family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Neville’s life will be held at the Ashburton R.S.A., Cox Street, Ashburton on Saturday February 28, commencing at 11.00am.

on March 1^st, 2026. Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream,  Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Don.  Loved mother and mother in law of Jude, Karyn, and Ross and the late Sharon.  Much loved Nan of all her grandchildren and great- grandchildren.  Messages to the Cooksley family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Graveside service to celebrate Elaine’s life will be held at the Methven Cemetery, Methven Chertsey Road, on Monday March 9, commencing at 11.00am.

On February 24, 2026. Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton.  Aged 98 years.  Beloved husband of Mary (deceased).  Loved father and father in law of Adrienne and Warren Kellow, Louise and Richard McCrea, Chris and Anna, Pete and Kate, Kieran and Sarah.  Cherished Grandad of James, Paddy and Reuben; Brendan, Karaitiana and Nikora; Ben, Alice and Lucy; Cora, Ida and Joseph; and Tessa.  Messages to the Scott family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the staff of Rosebank Resthome for the friendship and care they gave to Tony.  A Vigil (Rosary) will be held in the Community Centre of Rosebank Village on Sunday, March 1, 5pm.  A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Tony at Holy Name Catholic Church, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday, March 3, 2pm.  Followed by private cremation.

on February 22, 2026, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved husband of Sandra for 68 years.  Loving father and father in law of Elizabeth and Alan Goulding, the late Rosemary, and the late Simon.  Much loved Grandad of William, and Maddy, and great-Grandad of Elle, and Theo.  Messages to the Grant family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday February 26, commencing at 1,30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

on Friday February 20, 2026, peacefully at Tuarangi  Home, Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family, aged 96 years.  Dearly loved husband of Norma.  Much loved father and father in law of  Suzanne and Leigh, David and Penny. Special grandfather to Mitchell, Connor and Grace. Loved brother to his siblings.  A special thank you to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their outstanding care.  Messages to the Galway family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Friends of Tuarangi would be appreciated and can be made at the service. A Memorial service to celebrate Clarrie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 27 commencing at 1.30 pm.

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)-on February 18, 2026. Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 83 years.  Loved husband of Maureen, and father and father in law of Craig, Wayne, Mandy and Mark Halliday, and Lisa and Phil Young.  Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Edmond family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Ross’ request a private cremation has been held.

On 15^th February 2026, peacefully at his home in Geraldine, aged 75 years. Loving and loved husband of Marie.  Proud and loving father of Phillip and Ella, doting Grandad of Lachlan.  Loved brother in law of Graeme and Sue Linton, Sandra Totty and partner Peter Stephenson, and Rodger and Sheryn Linton. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Lill Family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  In keeping with Malcolm’s wishes a private cremation has been held.  A Celebration of Malcolm’s life will be held in the Woodbury Hall, Woodbury Road, Geraldine on Thursday 5^th March at 2pm.

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– passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in his 96^th year.  Much loved husband of the late Nola, and father and father in law of Andrea and Stan Taylor, Richard and Sue, Greg and Joanne, and Tim and Beth.  Adored Pop of his  9 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Sadly missed.  Messages to the Lovett family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Celebration of Stuart’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road on Friday February 20, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

on February 10, 2026. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 71 years.  Dearly loved wife of Gary.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Mark and Diane, and Brent and Kylie.  Adored Nana of Liam, Millicent, and Harriett; and Ty, Jordyn, and Jarvys.  Messages to the Sullivan family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Gut Cancer Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A Memorial service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Steets, Ashburton on Tuesday February 17, commencing at 1.30pm.

on February 7, 2026, peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ian.  Much loved mother and mother in law of the late Graham, Leslie and Rhonda, Stuart and Joy, and Donald.  Special Nanny to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Loved sister of Paddy (dec), Hazel(Dec), and Judith.  A special thank you to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their outstanding care of Phyllis.  Messages to the Huggins family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service to celebrate Phyllis’ life will be held at the Mt Somers Hall, Hoods Road, Mt Somers, on Thursday February 12, commencing at 2.00pm.