Peacefully at home Ashburton, with her family. Aged 64 years. Dearly loved companion of Evan. Much loved Mum of  Te Atatu.  Loving Nana of Peter, and Aaron and great Nana to Ratu, and Libby. Loved daughter of the late Ratu and Parekura. Loved sister of Janet, Gayel, Darling, Peter, Mana, George, Ray and loved by her extended family. Messages to the Hemi family P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service for Jane will be held at the Hakatere Marae, State Highway One, Ashburton on Wednesday December 6 commencing at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

At Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Sally. Loved and treasured Dad of Doug and Julie, Anne and partner Marc, Lynette and partner Terence, and Janice and Brent Smith. Adored Grandad of Andrea and Nicola; Ashlee; Simone and Laura; and Charlotte and Josh. Messages to 28 Johnstone Street, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Gordon and Sally. At Gordon’s request a private family service will be held.

Agnew, George Eric, On Wednesday 29^th November 2017. Taken from us too soon. In his 67^th year. Son of the late George and Beverly Agnew. Deeply loved and devoted husband of Lyndsay Agnew. Adoring Dad and father in law of Kimberley Taylor Coleman and Liam Coleman, Jordan and Sarah Agnew.  Devoted stepfather to Melanie Taylor, Kimberley Taylor Humphries and Selwyn Humphries, Andrew and Sarah Taylor and Kieran Scott and Jack Scott.  Besotted Grandad George to Bella, Kobe and Axel. Step Grandad to Charlie and Emma …… Beloved brother of Jan Scott and Robin Agnew. Beloved uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Messages to 4 Lilley Place, Methven. A service to celebrate George’s life will be held at the Methven Memorial Hall on Monday the 3^rd of December at 2 pm, followed by a private cremation. His family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all the people, donations and support that was provided during the search for George. He died in a beautiful place, doing what he loved. George is, was and will always be a legend.

On November 23, 2017 at Ashburton. Loved Aunt of David Johns, Michael and Raewyn Johns, Kevin and Ilene Cunningham, Philip Cunningham and Sue, Jill and Ron Harvey, Raywyn Meredith and Alan, Robyn and Des Robinson, Wayne and Beverley Cumberland, Paul and Carolyn Cunningham, John and Sue Cunningham and families. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton Altrusa in memory of Joan would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Thanks to Dr Chris Ryan, St John Ambulance and the wonderful staff at AAU AND Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at St Pauls, Presbyterian Church, Oxford Street, Ashburton on Friday December 1, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away on November 26, 2017 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. In her 95^th  year. Wife of the late Bill and mother and mother in law of Noeline and Doug, (Ashburton) Ken, (Ashburton) and Bev and Van (Red Beach). Grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Messages to 303 Wills Street, Ashburton 7700. A memorial service will be held in Whangarei, date to be advised.

18^th July 1934 to 24^th November 2017. Passed away at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Now resting in peace. Loved husband and companion of Anna. Father and Father-in-law of Joanna and Brent Williamson, Grant and Anthea, Vicky and the late Robert Reith, and Nigel and Jane. Grandad of Courtney, and Todd; Rebecca and William; Amy and Paul Russell; Grace and Jack. Great Grandad of Charlie and Elliot. Messages to 16 Reighton Drive Ashburton 7700. Flowers respectfully declined. A Service for Alan will be held at St. David’s Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday November29, commencing at 1.30. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

At Coldstream House, Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Loved brother and brother in law of the late Dorothy and Les Barnes. Loved Uncle of Edward Barnes, Janice and Pat Moore and a loved great Uncle. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Francis’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr, East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday November 30, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at the Hinds Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully on November 21, 2017 at Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family.  Loved wife and companion of Hugh.  Mother of Siusann and Ross McDonald, Duncan and Debra, Andrew and Rhonda, and Glenda and Martin Wood. A much loved Gran of her 8 cherished grandchildren.  Messages to the Ross family RD 2, Ashburton 7772.  At Isobel’s request a private family service has been held.

SMITH Kenneth John (Ken) On November 21, 2017.  Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, surrounded by his family.  In his 93^rd year.  Dearly loved and devoted husband of Mary.  Much loved father and father in law of Jillian and Peter George, Christine and Dougal Moore, Richard Smith and Louise Green.  Cherished “Gang” of Nick, Hamish, James, and Tori; Jaclyn, Sam, and Matt; Maddie, and Kate, their partners and families.  Messages to the Smith family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to Presbyterian Support in memory of Ken would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Oxford Street, Ashburton on Monday November 27, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at home. Aged 75 years. Much loved mum and mother in law of Timothy and Adrienne, Greg and Lek, the late Paul, and Tara. and a very much loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Dowdle family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday November 23, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.