Funeral Notices

BURGESS Gladys Ethel

on 26 June 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family. Much loved wife of the late Noel. Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Beverley; Helen & Duncan; Roger & Tussanee; Shaun; Daniel & Heidi; Deborah; Murray & Diana; and the late Kirsten. Beloved Nana of Rachel; Angela, Chris & Teresa; Cameron, Liam and Oliver; James, Nick & Alice; Alaya & Rob; Ethan and Annie, Gareth, Caleb, Jordan and Samantha; Stephanie, Julie & Dan, Billie; Samantha and Adam; Treasured Great Nana of Jess and Immy; Hazel and Datsun; Thomas; Dixie and Georgie; Fairmont and Reef; Luna; Isabella; Emersyn and Hunter; and Asher. Loving daughter of the late Cecil and Ivy Jopson of Ravensbourne, sister to 6 brothers and 1 sister, a loving and respected aunt and great aunt to their children. A much loved and respected friend to countless others. Messages to the Burgess Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of life was held 2 July 2026. “Don’t cry for me, smile, and let me go with joy.”

BLACKWOOD Ian Walter

At Ashburton Hospital on June 29, 2026, in his 87th year. Dearly Loved husband of the late Heather. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Allan(dec) and Wendy, Janette (dec) and Donald Carruth, Ann and George Spriggs, and Barbara and Mac(dec) Renata. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews and friend of Heather and Graham Maw. Messages to Ian’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the Staff at Rosebank Life Care for their loving care of Ian for the last two years. At Ian’s request, a private graveside funeral has been held.

HAMMOND, Kerrie Laraine (nee Page) –

In Ashburton on Wednesday June 24, 2026. Cherished wife of Neville. Loved aunty and honorary Nana Kerrie. Much loved sister of Wayne and Joan, Sandra and David, and Michael and sister-in-law of Lance and Sally, and Trudy and Merv. Messages to the Hammond family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Kerrie’s wishes, a private family service has been held.

MAY Terence Maxwell (Terry)

passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 25, 2026, aged 93 years. Devoted husband and best friend to the late Pat and loving father and father-in-law of Ricky and Judy, Mandy and Tony Hurst, Michelle and Paul McIntyre. Precious and loving grandad of Kate and Simon, Phil and Ashleigh, Tim; Jeff and Jemma, Jackie and Dan; Emma, Charlotte and Harry, and loving great-grandfather of Mack, Maddox, Lachie, George, Ida and Beau. To a kind, generous and loving man, you will forever be in our hearts. Messages to the May family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Terry’s life will be held at St John Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Monday, June 29, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Methven cemetery.

HALL Matthew Chadlow (MNZM)

on June 24, 2026. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen for 47 years. Much loved father and father in law of Rachael and George, Ronelle and Mike, Neresa and Mike, and Matthew and Mikayla. Treasured Grandad of James and Anthea, and Jovan; Thomas, and Archie; and Ada, and Olive, and loved great-Grandad of his 3 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Hall family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Matthew’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road on Tuesday June 30, commencing at 11.00am, followed by a private interment.

RYK Jozef Willem (Jo)

26.4.1936 – 18.6.2026. Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Loved husband and best friend of Judie. Loved father, father in law and grandfather of Adriaan, Jenny and Louise and Travis; Merryn, Damian, Nikki, Milla and Kiara, Christopher, Cathy, Braeleigh, Rhiannon, Leahna and Makayla; Carolyn, Warren, Alex and Quinn; Stephanie, Jeff, Bronte and Jethro; Shaun, Brenda, Georgia and Grace. Loved special friend of Richard, Aiko and Hannah, Victoria, Paul, Emma-Louise and Connor, Andrew, Chantel, Oscar and Jasper, and Takako. Messages to the Ryk family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the medical staff at Ashburton Hospital and Radius Millstream for the care and compassion given to Jo. Jo has suffered much during his life, tragedy, and family who remain absent from his life, and now this lovely man is finally at rest. At Jo’s request a private cremation has been held.

ANDERSON, Shirley Gwendoline

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Monday June 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 90 years. Dear friend of the late Roger Duff. Loved Mum of David (dec) and Margaret, Andy and Katrina, Marie, and Lynn and Tony. Dearly loved Nana and great-Nana. Messages to the Anderson family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740 or email lynn-anderson@xtra.co.nz. A service to celebrate Shirley’s life has been held.

BALL, Janet Mary (Jan)

At Ashburton on Sunday June 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Murray. Amazing, caring and wonderful Mum of Katrina and Ross, Angela and Hamish, Sharleen and Rick, and Lyndon and Ashleigh. Treasured and fun Nana of her 15 grandchildren. Loved daughter of the late Millie and Max Wood and loved sister of the late Rodney. Messages to the Ball family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the A&E Unit and Ward 1 staff at Ashburton Hospital for their excellent care of Jan. A private farewell for Jan has been held.

MCDOWELL Baden William

Passed away suddenly on Sunday June 21, 2026, aged 62 years.Treasured father of Chris, Ben, Emma, and Travis. Adored grandfather of Lily, and Annabelle; Charlotte, and Mitchell. Eldest son of William and Alma, and brother to Glen and Lee. Dearly loved partner of Tania, and respected former husband of Janene. Messages to the McDowell family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue in memory of Baden would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Baden’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Monday June 29, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

GIBSON, Anne

03-07-1943 – 19-06-2026. Anne died peacefully at Ashburton Hospital after a short illness. Aged 83 years. Beloved daughter of the late Pat and Jim Gibson and sister of Tom, Helen, Patricia (dec), Katherine (dec), Mary (dec), Simon (dec), and Cecilia (dec). Anne was also a treasured aunt to all her nieces and nephews in whom she took a keen interest. Messages to the Gibson family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anne’s honour to Ashburton St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Anne will be held at the Holy Name Church, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday, June 26, 2026, commencing at 10.00am, followed by private cremation. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SERVICE

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