At Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Murray. Loved Mum of Allan and Sue, Warren and Kathryn, David and Lorayne , Peter and Sarah and a much loved Grandma of Darryl, and Todd; Jessie, and Hayden; and Drew and Cooper. Messages to Oakley Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thankyou to the staff at Ashburton Hospital for their wonderful care of Bev. A celebration of Bev’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday September 18, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

Peacefully on Sunday September 10, 2017 at Terrace View Retirement Village, in his 95^th year. Dearly loved husband for 70 years of Sylvia. Loved father and father in law of Heather and Allan Lill and Robert. Loved Pop of his grandchildren Aaron, Jason, Tara, and Janine; Amber, and Daniel and his 13 great grandchildren. Special friend of Sandy. Messages to Totty family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society in memory of Jack would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View.  A service to celebrate Jacks life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allen’s Road, Ashburton on Wednesday September 13, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private family interment.

At his home, Rakaia ,on September 5, 2017 after a long fought battle. Loved son of the late Bill and Eunice, brother of Judy, and Robert. Dearly loved cousin, friend and mate to all his army Buddies. Messages to Margaret Pirika, 11 A Kitchener Street, Ashburton 7700. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society in memory of Destry would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral for Destry will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Ave, Rakaia 7700, on Monday September 11, 2017 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

(Formerly of Loburn and Sefton) Passed away suddenly, August 1, 2017 at Wiamate. Aged 69 years. A memorial service for Peter will be held at our Chapel. Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday September 12, commencing at 1.30pm.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 69 years. After a courageous battle. Dearly loved husband of Cheryl for 46 years. Much loved and respected father and father in law of Phil and Char, Carmen, Fraser and Jing, Craig and Sarah. Loved Grandad of Libby and Fraser Adams, Matthew, Britney, Xavier, Sebastian, Ashton, Kyle, Ruyhei and Darien. Special thanks to the staff at Ashburton Hospital.        Now at peace but forever and always in our hearts. Messages to the Gare family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.                   A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton on Wednesday September 6 commencing at  1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton , after a courageous battle.  Aged 54 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Gerald. Deeply loved Mum  of Jamie and Emma, Zak and Leiani. And the late Riley. Messages to the Trudgeon family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton.  A service to celebrate Sandra’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday September 4, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by a private family interment.

Peacefully at Coldstream House, Ashburton. In his 90^th year. Dearly loved husband for 62 years of Evelyn. Loved father and father in law of John and Brenda, (WA) Nick and Lynne, Bruce and Jillian, Leo, Trevor and Rachel, Richard and Rachael, Gina and Paul, and Neville and Karen. Loved Opa of Luke, Aimeé, Marc, and the late Shaun; Alexandra, Rhiannon, Jordan, and Madison; James, Jess, and Tessa; Sam, and Nic; Jonathan, Craig, and Hayley and a loved Great Opa. Friend of Pete. Messages to 3/45 Burnett Street, Ashburton 7700. Donations to St Vincent de Paul in memory of Yanus would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff at Coldstream House for their loving care of Yanus. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Yarnus’ life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Monday September 4, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Sunday commencing at 7.00pm.

Peacefully at Methven House, in her 96^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Stan (Curly) and dearly loved mother and mother in law of Colleen and Tom Richards, Carol and Jim McAndrew, Paul and Nadine, Stephen, Valerie and Terry Gallon and Kerry and Lizzy. A much loved Nana of Rana and Chris, Kirsten and Derek, Juanita; Lisa and Cory, and Callie; Nathan and Mihala, and Amanda and Kevin; Jake and Rose, and Michael and Harrison; Taine, and Joey and Stacey; and loved ‘Taua’ to her 14 great grandchildren. Messages to C/- Post Office, Methven 7730. In lieu of flowers donations to Methven House would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Methven House for their extra special care of Mum. A service to celebrate Pearl’s life will be held at All Saints, Anglican Church, Chapman Street, Methven on Saturday September 2, commencing at 10.00am. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

Died peacefully after a courageous journey. Dearly loved youngest daughter of June and Jack Clifford (deceased). Loved sister of Pene Clifford, Jackie and Bob Girvan, Kate Morgaine, and Kevin and Sarah Clifford. Loved Aunt of John and Melissa Girvan, and Richard Girvan; Erin Silver, and Alexia Moore; Charlotte, and Sophia Clifford. Loved God daughter of Hazel Benke. Loved by her extended family. Messages to P O Box 585, Ashburton 7740. No Flowers, donations gratefully accepted at the service to the Ashburton Cancer Society and Hospice Mid Canterbury. With grateful thanks to Dr Ruth Spearing, the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Christchurch Hospital, Dr Penny Holdaway, Ashburton Hospital, Ashburton Cancer Society, Hospice Mid Canterbury and Ranui House, Christchurch. The celebration of Jane’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday September 2, commencing at 2.30pm.Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away suddenly on Monday August 28, 2017 at Christchurch Hospital after a sudden Neurological problem. Loved partner of John Hough and loved youngest daughter of Audrey and the late Don Cromie. Loved sister and sister in law of Roberta and Russell, (Waihi Beach) Ross and Liz, (Ashburton) Max, Rakaia) and Brent and Janine, (Tully, Queensland) Loved Aunty of Bradley and Christine, Jayden, Rhys, and Makayla. Good mate of Willie, Bruce, Eric, and Sooty. Many thanks to the caring staff at Christchurch Intensive Care Unit North. The families wish to thank everyone for your love and support during this very sad time. Adrienne was a very caring person to all. A service to celebrate Adrienne’s life will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Ave, Rakaia on Saturday September 2, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery