Funeral Notices

KINGSBURY, Alan Rogers

 – On November 24, 2025. Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Loved and respected father and father in law of Carol and Dean McConnell, Brent, and Peter and treasured Grandy of Ben and Lisa, Sam, and Todd; and Josh and Holly, Rowan and Rach and great Grandy of Violet and Scarlet. Messages to the Kingsbury family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Alan’s life will be held in our Chapel cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday, November 28 commencing at 2.00pm followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

KIRCHER Janice Rae (Jan),

On November 23, 2025, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Keith. Loved mother and mother in law of Janelle and the late Dean Livingston, Darrell and Bronnie, and Donna and Karl Hansen. Loved Nanny of Brooke, and Michelle; Danielle, and Tayla; and Jayden. Great Nanny of Hazel, Wolfe, Zephyr, and George. Messages to the Kircher family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Jan’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

TALBOT Christine Helen, 13/12/1953.

 Joining her beloved and devoted husband Martin of 54 years, Christine fought a valiant battle and passed away at home in Methven surrounded by her adoring family on 25th November 2025 – together again forever. Born and raised in the Methven High Country by William (Bill) Crawford (dec) and Patricia (Pat) Crawford (dec). An ever loyal loving and guiding mother to Lisa and Julian (Blenheim) Mandy and Geoff (Methven) and Paul and Manu (Leeston). An irreplaceable Nana to Jacob, Sam and Riley (Blenheim), Ashleigh and Chris (Christchurch), Holly and Tee (Australia), and Betty (Leeston). Cherished sister to Gordon and Rachel (Ashburton) Shirley and Bruce (Timaru), much loved sister in law to Hilary Talbot (Christchurch).  Messages to the Talbot family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. ‘Roll up the jack for one final time. A private burial for Martin and Christine will be held. We invite you to a Celebration of their lives at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main  Street, Methven on Friday 5th December  commencing at 10.00am

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TALBOT Martin David (23/3/1951)

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home in Methven on 20th November 2025 after a long hard fought battle. Much loved son of William (Bill) Collis Talbot (dec) and Mary Lorraine Talbot (dec) Christchurch, caring and protective brother to Hilary Talbot (Christchurch). Much devoted and forever loving husband of 54 years to his cherished Christine, exceptional tower of a father and father in law to Lisa & Julian (Blenheim) Mandy and Geoff (Methven) and Paul & Manu (Leeston). Legend Grandad (G’dawg) to Jacob, Sam and Riley (Blenheim) Ashleigh and Chris (Christchurch) Holly and Tee (Australia) and Betty (Leeston). Unwavering brother in law to Gordon and Rachel (Ashburton) and Shirley and Bruce (Timaru). Messages to the Talbot family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. We would like to thank the caring unwavering support and guidance of the Methven medical team and community Pallative care teams. A private burial for Martin and Christine will be held. We invite you to a Celebration of their lives at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main  Street, Methven on Friday 5th December  commencing at 10.00am.

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JONES: Beth (Bethia Margaret)

Peacefully, and surrounded by her loving family on November 18th, 2025.  Loved wife, soulmate, teammate and rock of Wyvern, and treasured Mum of Hamish, Hilary and Geoff, and Callum and Helen. Adored Nana of Ollie, Corban and Keely and GG Beth to Atlas and Rosa. Loved daughter of the late Carvel and Margaret Hormann, and cherished sister and sister in law of Graeme and Wendy, Helen and Brian, Jeanetta and John, and Margaret and John. Messages to Wyvern’s family home or ‘The Jones Family’ c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Beth’s life is to be held at the Carew Community Hall, Trevors Road Carew, on Wednesday 26th November commencing at 1pm followed by the interment at Cracroft Cemetery.

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EASTON John Edward,

 on 17 November 2025, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 86.Loved husband of Maureen (nee Shea), loved father and father in-law of Maree and Jeremy, Paul and Clio, Karen and Ross, Jane and Edward.  Loved Grandad of his 11 grandchildren.  Messages to the Easton family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name., Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday November 21, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

 MATTHEWS Graham Albert,

passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Friday 14 November,2025, one day short of his 89th birthday, with his beloved family by his side .Dearly loved husband of Yvonne, devoted father and father-in-law of Shane and Brenda, Wendy, Barry and Ann, and Brendan. Very much loved Poppa and Grandpop of his 8 grandchildren and cherished great Pop of his 5 great grandchildren. Many thanks to Radius Millstream and Ashburton Hospital for their love, care and support to Graham. In keeping with Graham’s wishes, a private family cremation has been held.  “GONE TO FEED HIS SHEEP” .Messages to the Matthews family, 32 Reighton Drive, Allenton Ashburton 7700.

IRELAND Peter Wallace

CMT No. 888234. 9th Intake, Scottish Regiment. With broken hearts we said goodbye to Peter, who passed peacefully surrounded by his family in the care of Tuarangi Home, Ashburton on Wednesday November  12th, 2025, aged 92.  Dearly loved husband, best friend and soul mate of Gwenda (Rosebank) for 69 years.  Treasured father and father in law of Doug and Maree, Geoff and Sandra, Jeanette and Chris Price, Ian and Cindy, and Maree and Peter MacLean.  Beloved Pop of his 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.  Loved brother of Ann and Hugh Denys (dec), Margaret (dec) and Murray Eder, and Beverly and Leo (dec) McGlead.  Special uncle of his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Ireland family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  We would like to thank Dr Malcolm Wootton for his care and compassion for Peter.  We acknowledge the wonderful staff in AAU and Ward’s 1 and 2, Ashburton Hospital who cared for him so compassionately.  We also thank the staff at Rosebank Resthome, Princes Court, and Tuarangi Home for their loving care of Peter, and thank you to the obliging staff at Netherby Pharmacy. ‘Peace at Last’  A private family service will be held.

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DELLOW Peter David (Pete),

on November 11, 2025. Passed away at home, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Gloria.  Much loved Dad of Teena, and the late Donna, and father in law of Brent Morgan. Messages to Pete’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service to celebrate Pete’s life will be held in Our Chapel, on Tuesday November 18, commencing at 1.30pm.

DAVIS Laura Mary –

 On November 10, 2025, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her whanau/ family. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved mum of Peter and Cheri, Paula and Brent, and Robin and Lana. Loved Nanny of all her mokopuna and great mokopuna. Messages to the Davis family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Laura’s request a private cremation has been held.