Funeral Notices

CAGUE Gladys Rekia, (nee Denton) (Reky)

CAGUE Gladys Rekia, (Reky) (nee Denton) Quietly passed away at home. Beloved wife of James Cecil “Ces” (dec) dearly loved and loving mother of Karen and Mick (Australia), Carolyn and Kieron (Nelson) and the late Liz. Dearly loved Nana of Mathew, Tamara, Nathan, Nicki, Daniel, Ben, Sam and Jordy and their partners, and loved Great Nana of her 8 great grandchildren. Special friend to Lynne Pattison and Paul Eggers. Much loved sister, and beloved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to 270 Songer Street, Stoke, Nelson 7011.

Rest in eternal peace Mum, we love you and will miss you dearly.

Forever in our hearts                                                                                                                             

A private cremation has been held and a graveside service for Reky will be held at the RSA section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery, Bremners Road, on Saturday November 11, commencing at 11.00am.

BELL Ian Chauncey, November 4, 2017

Suddenly at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Julie. Very much loved and admired father and father in law of Candace and Terry Kingsbury, Lizzy, and David and Bridget. Treasured brother and brother in law of Susie and Wayne Hayward, and Rayna and Antonio Martin. Much loved brother in law of Linda, Philip and Diane, Graham and Sarndra, Sandy and Greg and loved by all his nieces and nephews. Messages to R D 11, Rakaia 7781. A service for Ian will be held at the Rakaia Presbyterian Church, Main South Road, Rakaia on Friday November 10, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private interment.

REID Athol Menzies, November 3, 2017

At home in Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 76 years. Loved husband and best friend of Gill. Dearly loved father and father in law and friend of Christopher and Melanie, Sonya and Claire, Brent and Deryl, Rindy and Frank, Daz and Lynda, and the late Nathan. Much loved Grandad of Paige; Hannah, and Sophie; Erik, and Bredon; Georgia, and Abbey and great Grandad of Leo. A much loved brother, brother in law and Uncle. Messages to Reid Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations in to Ashburton Palliative care or the Ashburton Hospice in memory of Athol would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to those involved in Aths’ treatment and care during his long illness.  A private cremation for Athol has been held and a celebration of his life will take place at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Friday November 10, commencing at 1.30pm.

HOOPER Brian William, November 3, 2017

Suddenly at his home in Ashburton. Much loved husband and best friend of Sue. Cherished father and father in law of Rob and Janette, Lynley and James Procter, and Jane and Phil Eastwood (Australia). Adored Poppy to Alex, and Greer; Hamish, Jeremy, and Penny;  and Ruby, and Lily. Messages to the Hooper family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday November 8, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MCKEOWN Ivan Douglas, October 27, 2017

Peacefully after a short illness, at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 84 years.  Father and father in law of Sharyn and Terry Moffat (Australia), Graeme and Malina (Wellington), Alistair (Australia), Annie and Laurie Cain, Murray (Australia), Helen and Tim Boyd, and Hamish.  Papa of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the McKeown family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Ivan will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Tuesday October 31 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ruapuna Cemetery.

GREENSLADE William Leonard, (Bill) October 26, 2017

Passed away peacefully, at Ashburton.  In his 99th year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Rhona, and the late Jean.  Loved father and father in law of John and Betty, Alan and Gillian, Anne and Graham Macphail.  A loved grandfather and great grandfather.  Messages to the Greenslade family c/- 4 Klondyke Terrace, 8 R.D., Ashburton 7778.  A special thank you to the staff at Coldstream House for their loving care of Bill.  A private family service will be held.

MCLAY John Atken, (Bigsy) October 22, 2017

Unexpectedly on October 22, 2017 at Ashburton. Aged 62 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Faith. Loved Dad of Andrew and Anna, and James and Grandad of Lucas. Loved son of the late Ivy and Hugh and brother and brother in law of Margaret and Donald McCaw, the late Peter McLay, and Gina. A much loved brother in law, uncle and friend to many. Messages to McLay family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Huntington’s Disease Association in memory of John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street, Ashburton on Thursday October 26, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

VAN der PENNEN, Thea Paula (Paula) October 22, 2017

Passed away peacefully on October 22, 2017 at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of Paulus. Loved Mum of Elizabeth, Antoinette and Steve, Neal and Annette, Marietta and Benjamin, Paulus and Liz, the late Anne and the late Keith. Much loved Oma of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Messages to Van der Pennen family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass for Paula will be held at the Church of The Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday October 26, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

McKEE Jeffrey Hamilton On October 17, 2017

MCKEE Jeffrey Hamilton, (Jeff )Died peacefully on Tuesday 17 October 2017 at his home, Tinwald.  Jeffrey was the beloved son of Ngaio and Graham McKee of Ashburton, the beloved brother and brother in law of Carol and Louis Melchers, and Lester and Chantell McKee.  Also the adored Uncle of  Jared, Caleb,  and Anneliese, and a loved and respected  relative and friend to many. Messages to the McKee family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to the NZ Kidney Foundation would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held at the Plains Museum, Maronan Road, on Saturday 21 October  commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MORRISS Elsie, (Trudi) QSM October 16, 2017

On October 16, 2017 at Ashburton, aged 92. Dearly beloved wife of Cliff for 70 years. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Cheryl and Ken Vaughan, Noel and Kay, Clive and Judy, and Annette and John Begg. Loved Grandma Mo to her 24 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Messages to Morriss family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton Blind Foundation in memory of Elsie would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Elsie’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday October 20, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.