FERGUSON Colin Reid, (Ferg) on April 19, 2017, peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nellie. Loved father and father in law of Mervyn and Valda, and Trish. Loved Popie of David, and Carmen; Debbie and Gordy Coxhill, and great grand Popie of Kelsey, and Jayde; and Ethan, and Mikayla Woodmore. Respected friend of Betty Watson, and Brendan Best. Messages to the Ferguson Family, C/- 4 Lagmhor Road, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks for the love and support from the staff during Colin’s 11 years at Rosebank. At Colin’s request a private family service has been held.

Le LIEVRE Valerie Ann, (Val) on April 11, 2017 at Ashburton, surrounded by her family. Aged 68 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Barry. Cherished mum of Suzanne and Bryan (Dunsandel), Justine and Andrew (Slope Point), and Caroline (Tig) and Andrѐ (Glenbrooke). Much loved Nana of Joshua, and Amelia: Anna, Sarah, and Kate; and William, and Lucie. Messages to Le Lievre family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital, Ashburton Cancer Society, St John, and all involved in caring for Val. A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Saturday April, 15, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private family interment.

IRVING Margaret, on April 10, 2017. Passed away at home, Ashburton. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Colin. Much loved mother and mother in law of Patrick and Grace Forde and cherished Nana of Nickola. Messages to Irving family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at the Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton, on Thursday April 13, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

ARMSTRONG Rodger Charles, passed away at home on April 7, 2017. Loved Dad of Paul and Janine, and Wayne. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren. Great friend of Shirley and Ken. Messages to Armstrong family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Rodger’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Thursday April 13, 2017 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CLARK Betty Mae, of Ashburton.  16/2/1922  –  9/4/2017.  Dearly loved wife of Murray, and beloved mother and mother in law of Felicity, Kathryn, Chris, Peter and Deirdre.  Love Nana of Daniel, Charlotte, Amy, Gemma, Liam, Adam and Sean.  Great Nanny Betty to Eli, Harper, and Indie Mae Messages to the Clark family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Betty will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 12, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

JOHNSON Robert Benjamin Chaffey (Ben), of Mayfield. On April 8, 2017 at home.  Aged 58 years.  Dearly loved husband and best friend of Victoria.  Loved and respected father, father in law and friend of Rebecca and Ricky, Sam and Tyler, Bridget and Martin, Sammie and Nick, and Max.  Much loved and cherished “Poppa” of Maddison, and Fletcher; and Harper.  Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and the Palliative Care Team at Ashburton Hospital.  Ben’s funeral will be held at home, Barcoo Estate on Thursday April 13, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MCCULLY Andrew James, on April 5, 2017 at Ashburton. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Annette. Loved father and father in law of Samuel and Sarah,  Matthew and Tegan and Grandad of Maddie, Anastasia, and Camille; Darcy, Gilbert, and Cedar. Messages to McCully family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7700. A memorial service for Andrew will be held at the Ashburton Race Course, Racecourse Road, Ashburton, on Saturday April 8, commencing at 11.00am.

HUNTER Matthew William Ralph (Bill), On March 30, 2017.  Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital with his friends around him.  Aged 86 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Mona.  Much loved father, father in law and Pop of Bob and Jane, Daniel and Jo, and Hayley; (Sydney) Matthew and Andrew (Noosa), David, Zoe, and Kasey (Timaru). Loved brother of Marjorie, and Michael.  Messages to c/- P O 472, Ashburton 7740.In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service.   A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 12, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HOUGHTON Donald Russell, (Don) on April 3, 2017 peacefully at home after a courageous battle. Husband, soulmate and best friend of Colleen for 61 years. Dearly loved Dad and Dad in law of Kevin and Sharon, Debbie,  Wayne and Jo and best Grandad of Sam; Dan, and Katya. Loved brother in law of Nola. Messages to Houghton family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations for a memorial trophy, in memory of Don at the Ashburton Golf Club, would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to Dr Peter Sparks and the home care Nurses. A memorial service celebrating Don’s life will be held at the Ashburton Golf Club, Golf Links Drive, on Monday April 10, commencing at 2.00pm.

KIRDY Ruth Christina On April 2 2017 peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 80 years Loving wife and companion of Don. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Helen, Wayne and Bridget, and Linda and Willie Wilson. Much loved nana of Lisa; Tessa; and Andrew, and William. Loved great nana of her great grandchildren. Messages to 7 Maynard Place, Ashburton 7700. A service for Ruth will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox   Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 5, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.