Passed away peacefully in the care of the Rosebank Staff, Ashburton. Aged 91. Dearly loved wife of Desmond (Des) and loved mother of Rae and David Cretney (Melbourne) and Lynda (deceased), loved Granny of Andrea and Andrew Brown, Robert and Erika Cretney and a loved “Kiwi Great Granny” of Elijah, Oscar, Ivy and Esther Brown, Hamish, Liam and Abigail Cretney and a loved Aunty Fid to all her nieces and nephews.

“Sadly missed”

Messages to P.O. Box 472, Ashburton. Flowers respectfully declined but donations to the Ashburton St John Ambulance Association would be appreciated and may be left at the Service. A service to celebrate Fid’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday December 20, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Suddenly at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Isabel for 59 years. Loved father and father in law of Alanna and Bruce Wright, and Tony. Loved Pop of Callum; and Max. Messages to 20A Princes Street, Ashburton 7700. At Alan’s request a private cremation will be held.

Passed away peacefully on December 10, at Ashburton. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian. Loved mother and mother in law of Craig and Irene, Glen and Jo, Paul and Gudryn. Proud and precious Nan of Phoebe, Thomas, and Jack; Alex, Libby, and Tessa; and Caleb and Niamh. Loved sister and sister in law of Lillian and Barrie, (Kaiapoi) and Raewyn and Robert (Chicago). Loved Aunty of Robyn, and the late Michael.  Messages to Meyrick family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The family wish to thank the staff of ward 1, Ashburton Hospital for their support and care of Jeanette. A service to celebrate Jeanette’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday December 14, commencing at 10.00am. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Suddenly taken from us on December 10, 2017 at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 74 years. Loved wife of the late Ken. Precious mother of Stephanie, Karen, Janine, Brendon and their families. Cherished Nana of all her grandchildren and great Nana Val of her great grandchildren.

“Forever in our hearts”

Messages to the Green family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Branch of The Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday December 14, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

Passed away suddenly, in Australia, after a brief illness. Aged 55 years. Dearly loved father of Shayne and stepdad of Holly and Joseph. Youngest son of the late Audrey and Bill McLennan. (Methven) Much loved brother and brother in law of Margaret and Henry Ackerman, Noeline Woods, Janice and Roy Parkin, the late Max, Roger, the late Barry, and Janis, Rusty, Graham and Sandra, the late Karen, and Allison. Loved by his nieces, nephews and his friends in New Zealand and Australia. Messages to McLennan family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Monday, December 11, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton HospitaL, in the presence of his family. Aged 85 years. Much loved husband of Margery for 62 years. Loved father and father in law of Lynda and Robert Bateman, Stuart, Ngaire and the late Steve Te Moananui, Gary and Annemarie and loved Grandfather of Naadia, Daniel, Ben, Rose, and George. Loved great grandfather of his nine great grandchildren. At Neil’s request a private cremation has been held, to be followed by a private memorial service

Passed away peacefully at home in Ashburton. Loved husband of the late Shirley, father to Jenny, and Nicky and Grandad to Melanie. A private cremation has been held.

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.