BEAUVAIS: Gwenyth (Gwen), On February 17, 2017.  Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital.  Aged 85 years.  Dearly loved wife and companion of  the late Mervyn, and the late Noel Knox.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Rosemary and John Webber (Christchurch).  Loved sister of Doris Wakelin, the late Dave Moore, Bill Moore, Aileen Bailey, and Fred Moore.  Messages to the Beauvais family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Red Cross would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Gwen’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday February 22, commencing at 2.00pm followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BUSCH, Derek (Buschy) On February 18, 2017, aged 65 years.  Peacefully passed away at home at Ashburton, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Barbara.  Much loved father to Ben, Tracey and Terry Stowell, Susan and Lyndon Yates, and Aaron Davidson. A loved Grandad to Jack, Poppie and  Ruby Busch, Cloe Stowell, Blake Davidson, and Minique and Lincoln Davidson.  Loved family member to the extended Hydes family.  Messages to the Busch family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Derek (Buschy’s) life will be held at the Ashburton Club and M.S.A, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Wednesday February 22^nd, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

RITCHIE Rodderick Kenneth, (Ken) (Reg No 6384 RNZN) on February 11, 2017 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 92 years. Much loved husband of the late Betty. Loved Dad of Owen (Roly) and Kathy, Adele (Tich), Mark (Mickey) and Sandra, Paul and Jeanette, Wendy and Tony, Lyndon and Andrea and much loved Grandad of Jason and Barbara, and Cory; Lewis, and Alex; Quinn, and Zoe and great grandchildren Jason, and Liam.  Special thanks to Dr Ritchie and the staff at Ashburton hospital for their care of Ken. Messages to Ritchie family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday February 16, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the RSA Section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

PELLETT Eleanor Dawn (Dawn) on February 9, 2017. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife and best mate of Robert. Much loved mother and mother in law of Kieren and Lyn, Dylan and Cath, Tim and Carol. Messages to Pellett family, P O Box 472, Ashburton7740. A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday February 14, commencing at 1 8flzt9k.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BRANTHWAITE Gaye: Gaye has gone to be with her beloved John. Her death on Tuesday, 7 February 2017, followed a short illness bravely faced, strongly supported by her dear friends and family. Hilary, Joann, Harriet, Philippa, Chris and Jack farewell her with love and thanks for all she has given over her 84 years.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Christchurch City Mission would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. There will be a service to celebrate Gaye’s life on Friday 10th February at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton at 10am followed by a private cremation.

MEYER Hendrina Carolina (Drienie) On February 7, 2017.  Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital.  Aged 75 years.  A dearly loved mother, mother in law, grandmother, and great grandmother to all of her family and a dear friend to many.   Message to c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. 7740. A service to celebrate Drienie’s life will be held at the Grace Presbyterian Church, Princes Street, Ashburton on Friday February 10, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by a private family cremation,

MCMAHON, RUBY ROLYAT:On February 6 2017. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Much loved mother of Kevin McMahon and mother in law of Lorraine Brock, and Jacqueline Heffernan, and mother-in-law of Chris. Grandmother of Simon (Taiwan), Claire and Cherylyn (UK), Anna, Elise and Esme (NZ). Great grandmother of Simon, Claire and Cherylyn’s children. An early life lived to the full, and a later life devoted to family.  A service for Ruby will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 10, commencing  at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation.

McGIRR Dianne: On January 31, 2017.  Peacefully passed away at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  Loving wife of Antony.  Loved mother of Mark and Pauline, Kirsten, and the late Sarah.  Adored grandmother of the late Diesel, Shiloh, and Taylor.  Messages to the McGirr family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Dianne’s will be held at her place of work, the Ashburton Club and MSA, Burnett Street, Ashburton on Friday February 3^rd, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation.

GILES Albert Trevor, (Trevor, TG) on January 30, 2017, at Ashburton. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 86 years. Dearly beloved husband of Dawn and loving Dad of Darryn and Tracey, and Pip. Loved Grandad and Pop of Jacob, and Lewis; Seth, Lydia, and Shantelle and his extended family.

“Safe in our Saviours arms”

Messages to Giles Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Branch of the Blind Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Trevor’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday February 3, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

RONGOTOA George, On the 28, January 2017, at 2.08pm, our beloved George Rangotoa (Koro) sadly passed away. The love for all that had the pleasure of his kindness and love, will sadly be missed.

“We love and miss you always”

Messages to 9 Wakanui Road, Ashburton 7700, where George will be, for friends and family to pay their respects. A service to celebrate George’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday February 2, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.