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.

– on December 22, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years.  Adored husband of Ngaire.  Treasured father and father in law of Lynne, Mark and Melanie, and Alan and Rachael.  Proud Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchild.  Messages to the Kingsbury family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Errol’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday December 27, commencing at 10.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

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– on December 22, 2025, peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 89 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Mel.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Jo and the late Donald Ineson, and Maree and Brownie Hema.  Loved by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Special thanks to the staff of Coldstream and Princes Court for their love and care of Joan.  Messages to the Ineson family, P O Box 472,, Ashburton, 7740.  A celebration of Joan’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday December 29, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the Fairlie Cemetery, Albury-Fairlie Road,  on Tuesday December 30, at 11.00am.

on December 21, 2025, peacefully in the presence of family, at Radius Millstream Ashburton aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Fleming for 67 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Chris and Margaret, Jo and Donald, Jenni and Rod. Will be dearly missed by her 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Messages to the family of Joy Robertson, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. An Interment of Joy’s Ashes will be held on January 17, 2026, at Whitestone Funerals Memorial Gardens, 54 Weston Road, Waiareka Junction, Oamaru, commencing at 1:30pm.

 – On 2 December 2025, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, after a long, hard-fought battle with Myotonic Dystrophy.  Aged 69 years. Cherished husband and soul-mate of Sandra for 46 years.  Much loved “Hooman” Dad to Cooper. Dearly loved and respected son-in-law of the late Tom and Evelyn Pearson, brother-in-law of Russell and Lynn.  Cherished uncle to Luke and Dayle and families. Messages to the MacKenzie family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In keeping with Wayne’s wishes a private cremation has taken place and a celebration of Wayne’s life will be held in the New Year. Special thanks to staff at Burwood Hospital [Ward C1], Christchurch Public Hospital [Ward 19), and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (Respiratory Unit) for their care and support of Wayne. In lieu of flowers donations to the South Island Branch of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of NZ in honour of Wayne would be much appreciated and can be made online.

I am thankful for:

My mind that will ALWAYS love and remember you

My voice that will NEVER stop speaking of you

My spirit that will ALWAYS hear you

My heart that will NEVER stop loving you

(Unknown)

– In loving memory of Wayne, passed away peacefully at home on Friday December 12, 2025, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved husband of Wendy.  Much loved father of Amanda and Corinne (Italy) and the late Hayden.  Loved older brother of Brent and Paula, loved uncle of Tegan, and Toyah, and his many loved friends, too many to mention them all.  A donation to MND Motor Neurone Disease, would be warmly appreciated. Bank Details: 03-1508-0132199-000 Ref: W. Jones. At Wayne’s request a private cremation has been held.

– on December 11, 2025. Passed away peacefully at home, aged 74 years.  Dearly loved and loving husband and companion through many adventures of Denise Clemens.  Beloved son of the late Gordon and Yvonne Salter.  Much loved and respected ‘favourite’ son in law of the late Lorna Beck.  My special thanks to all the hospital staff, district nurses and Dr Penny Holdaway who have looked after Neil with such kindness and compassion.  Also a very special thank you to our friends and family who have supported us over the last 12 months.  A big hug to you all.  Messages to Denise, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In accordance with Neil’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,                                                                                               Love leaves a memory no one can steal”

– on December 4, 2025 at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 91 years.  Dearly loved husband of Patricia for 65 years.  Loved father and father in law of Bruce and Denise, the late Robert, and Katherine, Donn and Janine, Peter and Jayne, and Elaine.  Loved Grandad of his 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  Messages to the McLaren family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at the Ashburton New Life Church, Melcombe Street, Ashburton, on Friday December 12, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

On 3^rd December 2025, at Terrace View, Ashburton.  Aged 82 years.  Loving husband of the late Elwyn.  Loved father and father-in-law of Todd and Julie, and Jenny and Skip Muir.  Treasured Grandad/Grandy of Ella and Callum, and Isaac; Georgia, Caitlin and Brody, Daniel, and Olivia.  Loved brother and brother-in-law of Alister Smyth, Don and Isobel Roberts, the late Margaret and Neil Smith and the late Shirley Jones.  Messages to the Smyth Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Terrace View for their care of Don.  In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Don will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday 11^th December, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On December 2, 2025. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Cherished husband of Glenys. Devoted “Dad” to Ruben and Heather McFeather. Messages to the Goddard family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Maurie’s request a private cremation has been held.