Funeral Notices

HOGG June Valerie (Val) (formerly of Ngahere, West Coast) on June 30,2025

At Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alf.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Sue and Peter Guilford, Helen Rossi, and Paula and Brian Carey. Loved Grandma of Brad; Kate, and Aaron and Jen; and Jack, and Lachlan and great Grandma to Bella, and Rocco; Archie, and Alfie. Loved sister of Bev Gregg, and Darryl Ross, sister in law of Sue Ross, and the extended Ross and Hogg families. Special thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Val. Messages to Val’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Val will be held in Our chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Friday July 4 commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

KEEN John Clifford, on July 2nd, 2025

– 10.11.1934 – 2.7.2025, passed away peacefully at Oxford Court Resthome, South Dunedin, aged 91 years. Beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Messages to the Keen family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for John will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday July 8, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

KENNEDY Mavis Agnes, on June 30, 2025,

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by family, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Ian. Much loved Mum and mother in law of Trevor and Gwen (dec), Malcolm (dec), Stephen and Andrea, Sharon and John, and Darren (dec). Much loved Nana of Hunter, Michael, Annabel, and Connor. Messages to the Kennedy family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. According to Mavis’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

MATHER William Anthony (Bill) on June 23, 2025,

at Ashburton Hospital. Husband and life partner of Gillian. Very much loved Dad and father on law of Caroline and Neil, James and Sharnti, and Gabrielle and Mike. Adored grandad to Joshua, Lara, Henry, Noah, Lucca, Vinci, and Rocco. Messages to the Mather family to PO Box 472 Ashburton, 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street Ashburton, commencing at 2pm Tuesday 1st July. Followed by a private family interment.

LEADLEY Kenneth (Ken) Roland, on June 27, 2025.

 It’s with heavy hearts that we let people know we lost Ken after a long battle, who was the pillar of our family. Dearly loved husband of Fenn, father and father in law of Steve and Jo, Nic and Andy, Ross and Ange, Loved by his grandchildren and great-grandson. Messages to the Leadley family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service for Ken is to be held at Baring Square Methodist Church, on Wednesday 2nd July commencing at 2.30pm.

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TAIALA Sione Vaea, on June 25, 2025

passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on June 25, 2025, aged 77 years.  Loved husband of the late Kay.  Much loved father of Nina, Caleb, and Kalo, and a much loved grandfather. Messages to the Taiala family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Sione’s funeral will be held at the New Life Church, Melcombe Street, Tinwald, on Friday July 4, commencing at 11.00am, followed by a private family interment.

REESBY Brian Henry, 1 June 1946 – 20 June 2025.

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton after a period of ill health. Son of the late Edna Agnes and Gilbert Henry Reesby (DCM). Dearly loved husband of Rothery for 53 years, proud father of Heather, Kathryn, Alister, and Jillian, and adored Pop to his grandchildren. Beloved big brother of Sue McLintock, and her family. The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care Brian received during his final months. Messages for Brian’s family can be sent to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Brian’s wishes a private service has been held.

SPENCER, Robert Henry, on Thursday, 19 June 2025,

Suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80. Dearly loved husband of Susan. Much loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Sonya, and Sarah and Troy. Beloved Poppa of Isabella, Robert, and James Spencer, and  Nikita, Abigail, and Jonathon Middleton. Treasured Poppa Robert of Alfie and Jessica-May (UK). Loved stepfather of Brett and Kalar (NZ), and Todd and Natalie (UK). Messages to the Spencer family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A Memorial service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday, 30 June 2025 commencing at 1:30pm.

SMALLRIDGE Graeme William – On June 21, 2025.

Passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Husband of the late Connie. Loved father of Christine, Linda, Sharon, William, and Michael. Loved Koro of his 6 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Messages to Graeme Smallridge’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Graeme will be held in Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday June 25, commencing at 10:00am, followed by interment at Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

RUDDENKLAU, Elizabeth Faye “Faye” (nee McKay) – On June 21, 2025,

At Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Carl, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce and Helle, Lindsay and Rumi and Anna and Ian Denholm and a much loved and cherished Grandma of Lore, Jack and Grant; Caitlin and Scott.  A much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend. Faye’s family wish to thank Dr Diane Young for her great care shown to Faye during this time and to the Rosebank staff during her final days. Messages to the family of Faye Ruddenklau to PO BOX 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations are gratefully accepted at the service for the Ashburton Cancer Support Group, of which Faye was a dedicated supporter and volunteer. A memorial service to celebrate Faye’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton, on Friday June 27 commencing at 11.30am.