DRYLAND, Sandra Elizabeth: (nee Coulson)
On September 27, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton with her family and friends. Dearly loved daughter of the late Joan and Stan. Beloved sister of Lynne. Messages to P O Box 210, Ashburton 7740.A memorial service for Sandra will be held at the Ashburtron Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday October 2nd commencing at 3.00pm.
CULLIMORE- ORSBORN, Maureen:
At Ashburton on September 22, 2018. Aged 90 years. Loved wife and companion of the late Joe Cullimore and the late John Raymond Orsborn. Much loved and respected Mother and Mother-in-law of Noel Orsborn and Kim Weller (Ashburton), Marilyn and Bruce Russell (Tauranga), Wendy and Raymond Suttie (Ashburton), Janice and Bruce Chudleigh (Ashburton) and dearly loved and loving Gran of John, David, and Joseph Orsborn (Auckland); Garrod, Russell, and Jayme (Wellington), Toni and Phil McKenzie (Tauranga), Anna Russell (Hamilton), Dougal and Claire Paterson (Omakau), Richard and Brooke Suttie, (Nelson), Michael Suttie (Ashburton), Aaron and Angela Chudleigh (Ashburton), Kim and Olly McIlwaine (Ashburton), loved Great Gran of Jade, Jordan, Alyssa, and Ashton; Amber, Camryn, Oliver and Bella; Rory, Oscar and Tyler; Cruz, Kohen, Rivah, Judd, and Vincent; Connor, Amelia, and Georgia; Flynn, Liam, and Libby; Evie, and Freya; much loved sister of the late Alan and Makuini Cruickshank, (Auckland), Edna and the late Ian Baillie (Brisbane), Judith and Jim Boag (Porirua), loved Aunty of all her nieces, nephews, and also her great nieces and great nephews. Messages to 5 Catherwood Avenue, Ashburton 7700. At Maureen’s request a private cremation has been held.
UMAOKA, Mami,
On September 21, 2018, after a short illness at Ashburton. Aged 61 years. Dearly loved Mum of Mari, and Tomo. Messages to the Umaoka family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Mami’s request a private cremation has been held.
KEANE, Allan Raymond:
On September 22, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 57 years. Dearly loved husband of Linda. Loved son of the late Mervyn and Kathleen and son in law of Olive and the late Les Skelton. A loved brother, brother in law and uncle to all his extended families. Messages to the Keane family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday September 29, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at Ashburton.
CRAFTS, Neville Francis:
On September 23, 2018, passed away suddenly but peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. In his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Colinna (Betty). Loved and respected brother and brother in law of the late Syd and May, June and the late Malcolm Cunneen, the late Rex, and Barbara, Lynette and Doug Tatterson, and Tony and Denise. Much loved and respected uncle and great uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Crafts family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Neville’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday September 26, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
GIBSON, Sandra (Sandy)
Passed away on 18 September, 2018 at her home, Ashburton. Aged 65 years. Loved daughter of the late Ngaire and Ray Gibson and sister of the late Paul. A private cremation for Sandy has been held.
ROUNTREE, Marlene Winifred:
On September 17, 2018 peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Len. Loved Mum of Stephen and Delwyn, Angela, Mark and Helen and loved Nana of Johnny and Megan, Caio, Kurt, Karl, and Alex; Nicole, Brianna, Amy, and Owen. Loved great Nana of Alya, Honor, Caitlyn, Brooklyn; and Fleur. Loved sister of Patricia, the late John, and Mervyn. Messages to 1/26 Chalmers Avenue, Ashburton 7700. At Marlene’s request a private family service has been held.
SMITH, Mary Isobel: (Isobel)
On September 20, 2018 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian. Cherished mother and mother in law of Bruce, and Toni and Peter May and treasured Nana of Jonathan, and Laura. Messages to the Smith Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Isobel’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday September 24, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private interment.
AITKEN, Shirley Irene:
On September 20, 2018, died peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In her 97th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Don Aitken, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ross and Pat, Bevan and Nicky, and Graeme and Marie. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Fred Walker and Marjory Bool, the late Moreen and Bert Harvey, Lawrence and the late Mabel Walker. Loved sister-in-law of Meryl and the late Bert Aitken, and Margaret and the late Russell King. Treasured Nanny of Ben, Jamie, Nic and Sara, and Great Nanny of Fergus, Cleo and Ava. Loved auntie to all her nephews and nieces. Messages to Aitken family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to all the caring staff at Ward One and AAU at Ashburton Hospital, Rosebank Retirement Village and St Johns Ambulance. A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday September 25, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
TEW, Michael John: (Mike)
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mike on September 18, 2018. He has been reunited with his parents Ron and Joyce and our children Brendon, and Karen. A loved husband of Leonie, much loved Dad of Daniel and Phillippa, Phillip and Dianne and Carolyn and Damon Liggins. Adored Grandad of Brendon; Dylan, and Brody; and Jax. Loved brother and brother in law of Colin and Lorraine and Chris and Judy. A loved brother in law of Leonie’s family and a much loved uncle. Messages to the Tew Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton Hospice in memory of Mike would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday September 24, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.