It  is with sadness that Rose and his son Roger announce that Alan (Steadly) passed away suddenly but peacefully at home. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Rose and respected Steadly of her children Bruce Heywood, Murray Heywood, Robyn Stockdale and their partners and families. Messages to the Stead family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway and the District Nurses for their loving care of Steadly. Alan’s funeral will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday October 12, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

MCMANUS, Desmond Aloysius:  ( Reg No. 455795, J Force)

On Thursday October 4, 2018. Passed away peacefully after a short illness at Essie Summers Retirement Home in Christchurch. Aged 94 years. Loved husband of the late Joan. Loved father and father in law of Tony and Judi, Mike, Kevin and Ally, Garry and Ali, Jo and Jerry, and Brian. Beloved grandfather to Hayley, Kurt, Todd, Aimee, Scott, Kimberley, Jordan Charlotte, Ryan, Catherine, and Zac and loved Poppa to all his great grandchildren. Messages to the McManus family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff and management of Essie Summers for their wonderful care and support. A funeral service for Des will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday October 9, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

 Passed away peacefully on October 6, 2018 at Ashburton.  Aged 90 years.  Eldest son of the late Cecil and Eva Walkham.  Loved brother and brother in law of Ngaire and the late Ivan Kermode, and the late Murray, and Jill Walkham.  Much loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews and their families.  Messages to the Walkham family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 11, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

URQUHART, Roderick Joseph Hector: (Rod)

On October 3, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lyn. Much respected, admired and loved father and father in law of Tracey and Nigel, Debbie and Tim and Kevin and Amanda. Absolutely adored Grandad of Taine, and Dylan; Charlie; Alex, and Sophie. Messages to the Urquhart Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Rod’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday October 6, commencing at 11.00 am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

KLEINSCHMIDT, Sharon Anita:

On October 1^st,  2018. Unexpectedly at Christchurch. Aged 61 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Kevin. Cherished Mum of Lillie and Armando Mendez, Gloria, Daniel and Allyssa, and David and Staci. Treasured ‘Mimi’of Jasmine, Judah, Evangeline, and Ezra; Lucas, and Emery; Aiden, Derek, and Edith. Messages to the Kleinschmidt Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Sharon’s life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Street on Tuesday October 9, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

STEVENS, Jack Harrison: (Reg No 640487) (3^rd Battalion, J Force)

On September 29, 2018 at Ashburton. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Helen. Loved father and father in law of Gordon, Maryann and Alan Robson and Alistair. A much loved Grandad of Cathy, and Toby Robson. Messages to the Stevens family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Methven Care Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held at Stromemore, 192  Accommodation Road, Barrhill on Friday October 5, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Returned Service men’s Section, Methven Cemetery

GIFKINS, Pendle William: (Paddy)

On October 2, 2018, peacefully at Ashburton hospital, surrounded by his family. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Marie, and loved and treasured father and father in law of Gary and Viv, Keith and Jane and Diane and Wayne Pannett. Loved and adored Pop of Tracey; Matthew, and Emma; Daniel, Mitchell and Ashleigh, loved great Pop to Milla, and Boston. Also friend to Vicky. Messages to the Gifkins Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Flowers respectfully declined, donations to Mayfield St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thank you to the fantastic team at AAU and Ward 1 Ashburton.  A service to celebrate Paddy’s life will be held at the Mount Somers Memorial Hall, Hoods Road Mount Somers, on Friday October 5, commencing at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Mount Somers Cemetery.

FORD, Adrian:

At Radius Millstream Ashburton, surrounded by his family, on September 30, 2018. Cherished, deeply loved and devoted husband of the late Elaine. Dearly loved Father and Father-in-law of Antony and Kathryn, Gary and Penny and Chris and Raechel. Devoted and greatly respected Grandad of Tom, Jack, Roy, Milly, Angus, Oliver, Emma and Harrison. Messages to Ford family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to The Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The Family wish to acknowledge with sincere thanks and gratitude the care and support given by the nursing staff at Radius Millstream and Glenis, from Nurse Maude, Christchurch. A celebration of Adrian’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 4^th  commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

JONES, Eric William: (Ruapuna-Fairlie-Ashburton)

On September 28, 2018 peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Amy, for 63 years. Loved father and father in law of Cathie and Greg Prebble, (Springston) Ross and Alice, (West Melton) and loved Grandpa of Sam, and Ben Prebble, Reuben and Jess, Iain and Jordon, and Sarah Jones and a loved great Grandpa. Messages to the Jones family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Order of St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service celebrating Eric’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday October 3, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

ADAMS, Leslie Walter: (Les)

On September 27, 2018 at home with his family. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Jenny. Loved and respected father and father in law of Keren and the late Hamish Gooseman, Lewis and Michelle, and Angela and Wayne Farr. Dearly loved Grandad of Melissa, and Flynn; Hayden, Grace, and Sophie; and Blake. Messages to the Adam’s family C/- 496 Boundary Road, Ashburton 7774. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton Palliative care and District Nurses would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway and the District Nursing team for their wonderful care of Les. A service to celebrate Les’ life will be held at the Family Home, 496 Boundary Road, Ashburton on Wednesday October 3 commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private family interment.