Funeral Notices

PROCTOR, Laken Mark Christopher: February 14, 2020

Unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, on February 14, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. Aged 25 years. Deeply loved fiancé of Jessica Ryan. Loving Dad to Liam and Charlotte. Much loved son of Mark Boswell and Jo Proctor. Dearly loved of grandson of Dan and Joy Cavill and Caroline and the late Robert Boswell.  Loved and adored big brother of Taylah and Maddie. Cherished nephew and uncle to Sophia, Hunter and Ivy and a friend to many.

“You will be missed so dearly our fighter,                                                                                                          always in our hearts forever 25”  

Messages to Jess and Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No flowers by request. Donations to the North Canterbury Dirt Riders Club would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Laken’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday February 20, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BLAIR, William Lewis: (Bill) February 20, 2020

on February 20, 2020 at Terrace View Retirement Village, AshburtonPassed away peacefully with his family by his side, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Mabel Estelle.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Lewis and Sue, Averial and Ray, the late Brenda, Bruce and Oyuna, Philip and Sherril, Owen and Cheryl and the late Kevin.  Very special Dad of Rhonda, and Tina.  Much loved grandfather and Pop of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the Blair family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to Terrace View Rest Home and all the staff, and Dr Penny Holdaway.  Your support has been greatly  appreciated.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service.   A Service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 28, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Cremation.

TITHERIDGE, Elva Janette: February 17, 2020

On 17 February 2020 at Ashburton, aged 92 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Albert Noel Titheridge.  Cherished mother and mother-in-law of David and Jae-Eun, John and Odette, Jane and Brian Franks, and Paul and Kara. Much Loved Nana of Fiona and Sarah, Troy, Courtney, Tara-Mae and Tane. Arohanui. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Fay Dellow and Noel, and Doris and the late Ross Titheridge.

“A dear soul whose heart and humanity will remain with us, long after her passing.”

Her family acknowledge Elva was blessed to have the care and compassion of the lovely staff of Tuarangi Home in her final years. Messages to the Titheridge Family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Elva’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Saturday February 22, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation.

WALLS, Alma Mae: (nee Todd) January 11, 2020

Died peacefully on February 11, 2020 at Cashmere View Home, Christchurch. Aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mother of Julie (Te Anau), Trudy Eaden (Christchurch), and Gregory. Loved grandmother of Emma Paulin and fiancée Chris Thomson (Christchurch), Chris Eaden and fiancée Melissa Beach (Christchurch) and loved great grandmother of Laura Thomson (Christchurch). Loved sister of the late Jack, Archie, Raymond, and Les Todd.

“You’ll be forever in our hearts”

Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Barrington Wing, Cashmere View Home for their care of Alma. Messages to the Walls family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Alma’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday February 18, commencing at 11.00 am. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Flowers most welcome.

“A long life well lived”

NEWTON, Florence June: (June) February 11, 2020

Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Surrounded by her loving family. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Roy. Cherished mother and mother in law of Dianne Newton and Angela and Maurice Soal and adored Nana of Mark, Emily and Peter, the late Samuel, and Laura and Brett; Kate and Steve, and Emma and Ken. Treasured great Nana of Savana, and Ruby; and Jordan.

“In God’s Care”

Messages to the Newton family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Radio Rhema would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream and Dr Wootton for their loving care of June. A service to celebrate June’s life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Monday February 17, commencing at 2.30pm. Followed by private family interment.

HOPWOOD, Elizabeth Joy: (Joy) (nee Sloper) February 9, 2020

At Ashburton Hospital, in her 81st year. Dearly loved soul mate of Don for 62 years. Loved and cherished Mum and mother in law of Nicole and Pete, Adrian and Wendy, and Simone. Loved ‘Jossie’ of Joel and Petra, Sheridan, and Eli and Nadja; Stacey and Bailey, and Jarod. Messages to the Hopwood family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Support Group would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thankyou to the nursing staff at AAU and Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Joy, and her family. A service to celebrate Joy’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday February 14, commencing at 11.30am. Followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

PAGE, David Albert: February 6, 2020

Passed away peacefully at home, Ashburton, after a short illness. Beloved brother and brother in law of Minnie and Kevin (Timaru), Emily and Danny (Woodend), Jimmy and Karen (Winchester), the late Arthur, George and Sandra (Arrowtown), Henry and Fay (Hororata) and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Dear friend and companion of Barbara and family. Messages to the Page family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Salvation Army would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday February 11, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

LUCAS, Nigel David: February 6, 2020

On February 6, 2020 at Ashburton. Taken too soon by pancreatic cancer, aged 60 years.  Loved by his wife Tina, and his family Kirsten and Joel Townshend, Toby, Tiffany, and Siobhan van Dyk and special Grandad to Zion, and Malachi, Madie, Lola, Amalie, and Finn.  Messages to the Lucas family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to the Gut Cancer Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Nigel’s’ life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday February 10, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HURST, Clare Frances Josephine: February 3, 2020

Passed away peacefully at home, Rakaia on Monday February 3, 2020. Dearly loved wife of the late Arnie. Loved mother and mother in law of Raelene, Michael and Lynette, Gerald and Jacqueline, Maria and Garry and a much loved grandmother and great grandmother to them all. Messages to the Hurst Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass for Clare will be held at St Ida’s Catholic Church, West Town Belt, Rakaia on Monday February 10, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HOLMES, Neville Charles: January 25, 2020

 Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Saturday 25 January 2020, aged 84years, Loved husband of Dawn for 59yrs, 11mths.  Loved father and father in law of Ellie Soal (Ashburton), Marg and John Atkin (Auckland), Robyn and Mark Manuel (Melbourne) and Rachel (Melbourne). Loved  grandfather of Melissa Soal and fiancé Brendan, Thomas Soal, Jimmy Atkin, and Laura Atkin. Message to the Holmes family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the care from Radius Millstream nurses and carers, also special thanks to the team at Ashburton Hospital who gave such care to Neville in July 2019.  Donations to Dementia Canterbury in memory of Neville would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Neville’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January 30, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.