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.

 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.

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on June 21, 2026, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, in her 91^st year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Derek.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Mark and Robyn, Angela and Stuart Wright, Paul and Victoria, and Diane and Guy Norris.  Adored Nana of Hugh, the late Todd, and Kent; Hannah, Simon, and Alice; Ben and Will; Henry, Ben and Annabel, and great Nana of her 15 great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Copland family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday June 27, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Chertsey cemetery.

 Unexpectedly at home, in Ashburton, on Thursday June 18, 2026. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neil. Cherished and treasured Mum of Julie and Don Patterson, Peter and Bronwen, the late Laurie and the late Anne, and Natalie and Barry Gibb. Loved Nana and Granny of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the McKnight family, 136 Horndon Street, Darfield 7510. A Memorial service to celebrate Faye’s life will be held in our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday June 26, 2026, commencing at 1.30pm.

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– 2 February 1948 – 11 June 2026.  Passed away peacefully in Ashburton. Much loved partner of Olive. Cherished father and father in law of Simon, Nigel and Amy, Gavin and Kimberley, and Meagan and Phil. Proud Pop to Chloe, Daisy, Max, Zoe, Fitz, Caitlyn, Franklin & Savannah. Remembered for his kindness, love of animals, great conversations & devotion to family.  Messages to the McAuley family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Clive’s wishes a private service has been held.

on June 10, 2026, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 92 years.  Truly loving wife of the late Charlie.  Loving Mum and mother in law of Keith and the late Christine Middleton, and friend of Sharryn, Raewyn (Raed) and Peter Robin, Lynn and Tony Worsfold, and Carol (Cass) and Rob Hughes.  Cherished and loving Grandma of her 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.  Loved eldest daughter of the late Aubrey and Enid Cooksley and loved sister of her brothers and sisters. Messages to the Ashworth family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Neen’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 18, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery at 1.45pm.

7-7-1939 -9-6-2026, passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 86 years.  Loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Marci; Shane and Maree; Kerry and Pip; and Sonia. Cherished grandfather of Connor and Gemma. Loving son and brother. Kevin will be sadly missed by his family and friends, and fondly remembered for the many happy memories he leaves behind. Messages to the McCloy family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held at Our lady of the Snows, 20 Main Street, Methven, on Saturday June 13, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Tuesday June 9, 2026. Aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Vern. Cherished and loved mother and mother-in-law of Brian and Megan, and Sue and Brent Gutsell. Loved grandmother of Matthew and Nicole, and Lauren and Tim; Aaron and Amy, Jason and Nicole, and Ryan and Crystal and great-grandmother of Theo; Joseph, and Matilda; Austin, and Beckett; Oliver, Evie, and Harper.  A long time patron of Ashburton Idea Services.  Special thanks to Terrace View Retirement Village for their dedicated care of Phyllis. Messages to The Ellis family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service for Phyllis has been held.

On June 6, 2026.  Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian (Snow). Much loved mother of Lynn (dec), Daphne, Bill (dec), Joy, and Graeme. Also much loved by their partners, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Humphrey family, P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740.  The family offers their sincere gratitude to the staff of Rosebank for their love and care of Ruth.  A service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday June 12, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the RSA Section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

 At Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on Sunday June 7, 2026, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late George.  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Alistair (Arch) and Norma, Richard and Brenda, Stephen and Penny, and David and Kathy (Perth). Loved Grandma of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a much loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. Messages to the King family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Annette’s life will be held at the Mayfield Golf Club, 30 Bulls Road, Mayfield on Thursday June 11, 2026, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ruapuna Cemetery.