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.

on  June 1, 2026. Passed peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 91 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Mere. Loved father and father in law of Peter and Barbara, and Kathryn.  Much loved and adored Grandad of Phil, and Steve; Simon, Kylie, and Zoe-Mei and Cam.  Great-Grandad of Jay, Neiko, Marli, and Maddie.  Messages to the Keeling family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Celebration of Roy’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday June 6, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

 On May 27, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by family, at Ashburton Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue, Gary and Jo, and Jonathan and Kirstin. Loved Nana of Emma, Zara, and the late Jaren and great -Nana Dodie of Kelly-Ann, Liam, Larissa, and Georgia. Messages to the Stapley family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Dorothie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday June 3, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield  Lawn Cemetery.

The family are sad to announce the passing of Hank after a long illness, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Monday May 25, 2026, aged 78. Cherished husband of Kate and father and father in law of Jayne & Peter McLaren, Tara & Phil Newton and Willie & Jessica Murney.   A fun loving Pa to James, Charlotte, Paddy, Tim, Connie and Ollie.  A loved brother, cousin, uncle, colleague and friend to many. Messages to the Murney family, c/ PO Box 431, Ashburton 7740. The family wish to acknowledge the love, care and support extended to Hank and his family by all the staff at Elizabeth Street Day Centre, Radius Hawthorne Christchurch, and Radius Millstream Ashburton.

Hank worked hard and laughed a lot.

A celebration of Hanks life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road on Sunday May 31^st commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by a private committal on Monday.

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At Ashburton Hospital on Monday, May 18, 2026.  Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Cyril.  Treasured mother of Paul and Rose, Mark and Andrea, and Nicola and Peter. Loved Nana Kay of Toni, Shay, Sean, and Savannah; Tayler, Daniel, and Casey; Levon, Cole and Phoebe, Ebony and Michael, Abel, and Marshall and great-grandmother of Luca, Brodie, Ellie, and Carter.Messages to the Cousins family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Kay will be held at our Chapel, Corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday May 27, 2026, commencing at 1.00pm.

  On May 15, 2026, peacefully at Waihi Lodge Care Centre, Geraldine, surrounded by her family. In her 100^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ralph. Loving sister of the late Jessie, Hazel, Coral, Dawn, and Thora and sister-in-law of the late Ernie Seyb. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks to the staff for their special care of Myrtle, and her family. Messages to the Seyb family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Myrtle will be held at the Community Centre, Waihi Lodge Care Centre, 16 Shaw Street, Geraldine on Tuesday May 19 commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the Temuka Lawn Cemetery.

on May 16, 2026. Passed away peacefully, with her youngest by her side, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Russell. Loved mother of Robyn, the late Shayne, and Kim, and Dean.  Loved Gran of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Adams family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Raynor’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton on Saturday May 23, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.