Funeral Notices

BASSETT Beverley Margaret

peacefully passed away at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on July 21, 2026, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Eric. Loved mother and mother in law of Murray and Lynette, Graeme and Amanda, and Annette and Matthew Talbot. Much loved Nan of Mathew and Caitlyn; Annabel and Timothy; Emily, Isabelle, and Victoria, and their partners. Great Nan of Archer. Messages to the Bassett family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Radius Millstream. A Memorial celebration of Beverley’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allen’s Road, Ashburton on Monday July 27, commencing at 2.00pm.

CHISNALL David John (Dave)

on July 20, 2026, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 73 years. Loved husband of Debbie. Much loved father and father in law of Simon and Lyndall and Kelly and Nigel. Loved Grandad of Asher, and Indie. Messages to the Chisnall family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Celebration of Dave’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Friday July 24, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BRAY Edward Warren (Eddie)

on July 19, 2026, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Judith, and loved father and stepfather of Christopher, Hamish, Adrian, Brendon, Jarrod, Cameron, Hannah, and their partners. A devoted Pop to his eighteen grandchildren. Messages to the Bray family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to Dr. Eti Avnit and the Tinwald Medical Centre for their compassionate care of Eddie. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society in memory of Eddie would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. The funeral service for Eddie will be held at Trott’s Garden’s, 371 Racecourse Road on Monday July 27, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

WEIR, Eunice Kathleen (nee Guise)

At her apartment in Ashburton on Sunday July 19, 2026. Aged 89 years. Loved wife of Stanley. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Kay and Jon Wain, Joanne and Mike Shaxon, and Glenda and Alan Flowers. Adored grandmother of her nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Weir family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Eunice’s life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Tuesday July 28, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by private interment. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SERVICE

EWER, Bernadette Nuala

“Nuala”. Passed away peacefully on Saturday 11 July 2026, surrounded by her loving family, aged 92. Dearly loved wife of Robin and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Bernadette and Mark, Katherine and David. Much loved sister of Maude, Sean, Seamus, Carmel, Dermott, Chris and Matt. A private service to celebrate Nuala’s life was held on 17 July at her home. Messages to the Ewer Family c/- 225 Kerrytown Road, Kerrytown, RD 5 Timaru 7975.

STRIJBIS Willem (Bill)

on July 16, 2026. Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. In his 101st year. Loved husband of the late Margaret. Loved father and father in law of Alison and Darrell Hydes, David and Karen, and Jenny and partner Alan. Loved Grandad of Matthew, and Jessica; Joel, Ryan, Leticia(Lily), and Seth, and great-Grandad of Laurie, and Sadie. Special thanks to Sue, Heather and the staff at Rosebank for their love and care of Bill. Messages to the Strijbis family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Bill’s request a private family service has been held.

BAUDINET Paul Chaulk

peacefully on Thursday July 16, 2026, in his 87th year. Beloved son of the late George and Myrtle Baudinet. Elder brother of the late Joanna, and much loved father and grandfather., Love uncle of Phillip and Chris Marriott. In keeping with Paul’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. “ We can no longer see you with our eyes, but we will feel you in our hearts forever.”

GRIEVE John Russell

“Big John” -25/6/1949 – 17/7/2026. Big John died peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on 17 July, with his dearly loved wife, Dawn, by his side. Much loved father of Ben and Sarah; Todd; Mel and Blair Horrell, and loved Pa of Mia, Bella, Lucy and Maddy; Freddy and Sadie; Quinn and Elliot. Messages to the Grieve family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A casual Memorial service to celebrate Big John’s life will be held at the Allenton Rugby Club, Melrose Road, Ashburton, on Friday 24 July at 3pm. In true Big John style, ties are strictly optional and preferably not worn at all. Come as you are, raise a glass, and celebrate the big man himself.

SINCLAIR Rona Elizabeth,

on July 11, 2026. It is with great sadness that we notify the passing of our dear Mum Rona, at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, with family members at her side. Aged 86 years. Cherished wife of the late Stuart and loved mother and mother in law of Karen and the late Gavin Sinclair, Carol and Noel Stafford, Riki and Sally, and the late Barry. Loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Sinclair family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Rona’s request, a private cremation has been held.

KIRK, Barbara Joan

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Barbara, in Ashburton, on July 7, 2026, aged 70. Much loved wife of Bill, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Lisa and Jorgen, Richard and Lisa, Lauren and Rafe, Ashleigh and Sam. Proud grandmother of her 7 grandchildren. Barbara will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Messages to the Kirk family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to Motor Neurone Disease research would be appreciated and may be made online through their website www.mnd.org.nz. A private service for Barbara will be held.

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