On December 11, 2019 passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of Chris, cherished mother and mother in-law of Chris and Trudy and Bronwyn and Warren, adored grandmother of Jacob, Carlin, Stella and partners, Holly, Nathan, and Ryan and a loved aunty, cousin and friend of many. Mum would be upset if we didn’t include her loving and loyal companion of the four legged variety, Jackson. In lieu of flowers donations to Darfield Hospital would be greatly appreciated.At Shona’s request a private service was held outdoors in Darfield on Monday 16^th December.

Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Christchurch Hospital. In her 90^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim for 60 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Jeremy and Andrea, Susan and Quinten, Annabel and Ken, Nick, Sara and Tjeerd, Louise and Brent, and Willy and Katrina. Much loved Granny of her 22 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Messages to the Harnett family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the medical staff, Ward 19, Christchurch Hospital. A funeral service for Myra will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Saturday December 21, commencing at 11.00am Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

After 88 years full of fun, laughter and unwavering love we are sad to say that on December 12th 2019, Johnny begun a new journey in life. He tried so very hard to stay and our family were lucky to have some extra special times as we gently released him from our embrace. Simply the best husband, father, grand dad, great grand dad, son, brother, uncle and friend and we were so lucky to have had him in our lives. Marie’s soul mate, partner in crime, best friend and husband for 63 years – two peas in a pod.    Best friend, adored, respected and loved Dad to Shona, Bren, Lynnie, Julie, Phil and Jeff.    Loved and adored by everyone, he will be missed, but never forgotten. Messages to the McGrath family c/-  P O Box 472, Ashburton.  In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Mid Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Johnny will be at Baker Street from 5pm Tuesday evening through to Wednesday afternoon. A Vigil/Rosary Service will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday 18^th at 5.30pm, followed by the celebration of Johnny’s life at the Hotel Ashburton , Racecourse Road, on Thursday December 19^th , commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 83 years. Very much loved and special wife oif Lynn. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Celia and David, Vanessa and Scott, Robin and Lisa and treasured Grandma of Jack, and Kate; Jessica, Emily, and Olivia; and Callum, Juliet, and Fleur. A special thank you to St John the nursing staff at Ashburton Hospital for the compassion and support shown to Gill and family. Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Kingsbury family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to remember Gill will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday December 14, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private interment.

On Friday December 6, 2019 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Loved wife and friend of the late Allister Grigor Peterson. Special ‘aunt’ of Blair and Sheryl Maconie and John Maconie, and Penny Read. Messages to Blair Maconie, 10 Heath Street, Timaru 7910. Many thanks to the staff at Terrace View for the wonderful care of Eileen over the last five years. At Eileen’s request a private service has been held.

Died peacefully at her home in Ashburton, surrounded by her daughters, on December 8, 2019. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Beloved mother and mother in law of Lynda and David Kepes, Alison and Roger Thomas, and Joce and Donald Robertson. Loved Granny of Moana, Jesse, the late Nadav, Gabriel, Reuben, and Eli; Sam, Louise, and Jeremy; Zac, the late Caitlin, and Annie and loved great Granny of Archie, and Lola; Malia, and Meka; Natalie; Jock, and Finn. Messages to the Hare family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Child Cancer in memory of Sheila would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Sheila’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday December 13, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private interment.

Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 77 years.  Loved son of the late May and Arthur and special nephew to the late Aunty Rita.  Much loved brother of Ronald, Alan, Gloria, Joy, Warren, Ian, and Joy and all their families.  Messages to the Faass family c/- 30 Dunford Street, Rakaia 7710.  A private cremation will be held.

Suddenly, at her home, Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife of Ted for 58 years. Much loved Mum and mother in law of Dennis, Alan and Kate, and Philip and Amanda. Loved Nan of Nicholas, Michael and Emily, Kimberley, Jamie, and Jayden; Cindy, and Jo. Messages to the Bird family Villa 8/55 Queens Drive, Ashburton 7700. Donations to the Ashburton Blind Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Pamela will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday December 11, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019 at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family. Dearly loved and loving wife of Peter. Adored Mum and “Jude” of Andrew and Carlyle, Mel and Dean, and Hamish and Jo. Cherished Grandmother and “Jude” of Issy; Jacob, Poppy, Joey, and Lulu; Flo, Izzy, and Mikey. Loved daughter of the late Mona and Noel Reddecliffe and sister and sister in law of the late Tony, and Kay and Stephen McBride; the late Merryn and Michael Forbes and Sally and Grant Newby. Messages to the Gibson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Support Group would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Jude’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday December 10, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

At Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, surrounded by her family. Aged 79 years.  Dearly loved partner of Maurice C Reid and much loved wife of the late Trevor Dellow.  Loving mother and mother in law of Denise and Gary, Malcolm and Trudi, and Julie and Peter Clemett.  Treasured Grandma of Hamish and Ayla, Matilda, Nic, and Connor.  Much loved and respected by the Reid family.  Messages to the Dellow family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton St John  would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Diana will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday December 10, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.