– Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Wendy and Barry Bongard (Napier), Paul (Southbridge) and Andrew. Special thanks to Dr Diane Young, Shirley Harris, and all the staff at Rosebank for their care of Mary. Messages to the Sides family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at our Chapel Corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday January 14 commencing at 11.00am followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

on January 7, 2026, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital aged 72 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Linda and Dean; Dan and Ashleah. Cherished Nana of Emily, Alexia, Kelcey, Sophie and Olivia. Special friend to Pete.  Adored sister and sister in law of Bruce, Jonathan, Susan and Owen, Kevin and Michelle. Robyne’s family would like to thank the staff at Ashburton Hospital and Rosebank Lifecare for their care of Robyne. Messages to the family of Robyne Marshall to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Robyne’s life will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Ashburton, on Tuesday January 13, commencing at 1:30pm followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

 On January 1, 2026. Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Much loved husband of the late Colleen. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of David and Stephanie, Margaret and Lyndsay Read, Mark and Louise, Paul and Maree (Perth), and Steven and Rochelle. Loved grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rest In Peace. Messages to the Gorman family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Andy’s request a private family service has been held.

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 On January 3, 2026. Surrounded by her loving family, at Ashburton. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Karl. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Carol, the late Susan, and Kaz. Treasured Grannie of Emma, and Karl; and Jarred and Stephanie, Libby, and Harry and great Grannie of Lucy, and Blake. Messages to the Voshaar family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held in our Chapel corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday January 5, 2026 at 2.00pm followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On December 30, 2025, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 90 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Sue and Barry Bruce, and Rachael and the late Chris Lee. Loved Granny and Great Granny. Messages to the Richards family PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. At Helen’s request a private cremation has been held.

(formerly of Kauana) on December 23, 2025, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 82 years. Much loved wife of the late Alex. Loved mother and mother in law of Hamish and Vicki. Adored Granny of Angus and Macray. Verna’s family would like to thank the staff at Ashburton Hospital for their care and consideration in her last few days. Messages to the Ferguson family PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. According to Verna’s wishes a private family service has been held.

– on December 28, 2025. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 101 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Dudley.  Much loved mother of Ian, and Julie.  Treasured Grandma of the late Kevin; and Sarah and Alex Perkins.  Great-‘Ma’ of Xavier and Alaina Perkins.  Loved sister to the late Norman, Harold, Eileen, Muriel, and Alan.  Messages to the Segers family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to remember Edna will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday January 5, commencing at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. “Her love will live on in all of us”

Aged 86 years, passed peacefully Sunday 21.12.25 surrounded by loving family at Kumeu, Auckland.  Dearly loved wife of the late Neville Holmes, loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of Ellie Soal, Marg and John Atkin Auckland,  Robyn and Mark Manuel (Melbourne), Rachel Holmes (Melbourne).  Loved Nana to Melissa McCurley, Jimmy Atkin, Tom Soal and Laura Atkin.  Loved Great-Nana of Luca and Tori.  Loved only sister of the late Agnes, and Geoff Geering and loved Aunty to her nieces. Messages to the Holmes Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday 9^th January 2026 at 11am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

– on December 27, 2025. Passed away at Ashburton Hospital, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Jean.  Much loved father and father in law of Sharron and the late Jock Wilson, and David, and Jane and Kenneth Thomson.  Special Pop to Brandon and Hannah, and Tod and Steph; Jessie, Charlie, and Jack and Rylie.  Great-Grandpop to Ginny.  Messages to the Elliott family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Murray.  A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday December 30, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

WESCHE Graham Henry (Skippy) 13.8.1938 – 26.3.2018                                                                     WESCHE Judith Ann (Jude) (nee Fifield) 12.11.1945  –  23.12.2024                                                  Interment to be held at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery on 8 January 2026, at 11.00am (Their 60^th Wedding Anniversary) Family, friends, and former colleagues are welcome to attend a final farewell to Skip and Jude.  Followed by fellowship at the Ashburton MSA.