PEISKER Maxwell Earle (Max): On December 25, 2016 Clicking Here.  Passed away at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, aged 83 years.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Mark and Inga, and Tam and Mych Dowson.  Much loved brother of Alvin, Lorna, and Rita (all deceased) and cousin of Myron Loving (Australia).  Messages to c/- P O Box 8, Dunsandel 7657.  A service to celebrate Max’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday December 29, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation.

HENDERSON Kenneth David: On December 24, 2016.  Passed away peacefully at Ashburton.  Aged 81 years.  Loving husband of Nancy for 60 years.  Much loved father and father in law of Christine, Trish and Kevin, Barry and Raewyn, Brendon and Denise, and Jeffrey and Sue.  Loved Grandad and great Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the Henderson Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Kenneth’s life will be held at Our Lady of Victories, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn on Friday December 30, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by interment at Avonhead Park Cemetery.

MCLEOD Margaret Frances (nee McGirr) 17- June 1931 – 22 December 2016. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Alan (Stalky) McLeod. Special Mum and Mum in law of Peter, (and Simone), Murray and Margaret, Wayne and Jane, David and Julianne and much loved Gran of Chelsea, and Saracen; James and Lani, and  Julia,: Sarah; Cameron and Dallas and much loved Great Gran of Thea. Messages to McLeod family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral Mass for Margaret will be held at the Church of Our Lady of the Snow, Main Road, Methven on Saturday December 24, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

BERRY Arthur Ernest, died suddenly, but peacefully in Timaru Hospital on 19th December 19, 2016. Aged 89. Loving husband of Eileen (deceased), Father of Denis (deceased); Margaret and Phillip Dodds; Robyn and Bruce Parkin; Helen and Peter McPherson; Christine Berry and Rob Balderstone; Graeme and Denise Berry and much loved Poppa to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

“Wonderful memories, in our hearts forever.”

Messages to the Berry family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the NZ Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service.You are invited to a service to celebrate Arthur’s life at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday December 22, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

GREENSLADE Rhona, on December 15, 2016. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Much loved wife of Bill and stepmother of John and Betty, Alan and Gillian and Anne and Graham Macphail and their families. Loved sister of Miriam, and the late Jo. Messages to the Greenslade family, 108 Longbeach Road, Ashburton 7773. A private family service has been  held.

SMITH Mary LoLoma (Loma) on December 14, 2016. Peacefully at Waihi Lodge, Geraldine. Aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Vern. Loved mother of Judith, Alison, the late Peter and loved Gran and Great Gran of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. At Loma’s request a private family service has been held.

HARKNESS Audrey, on December 7, 2016 at The Croft, Timaru. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Loved mother and mother in law of Alison and Grant Norton, Ian and Adrienne (Australia) and Robyn. Loved Grandmother of Kayley, and Simon and Sam; Grant and Charlene, Michael and loved great grandmother of all her great grandchildren. Messages to Harkness Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Grateful thanks to the Wallington Rest Home, Temuka and The Croft Rest Home, Timaru for their loving care of Mum. A service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday December 12. Commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the RSA section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

SPARKS Graeme Samuel, on December 6, 2016 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 81 years. Loved husband of Una. Loved father of Warwick, Janette and John Kuyf, and Andrew. Loved Grandad of Ashleigh, and Jake; Hayden, Catherine, and the late “Angel” Matthew, and Aimee, and Hayley. Brother and brother in law of Adrienne and John Wyllie, (both deceased) Ruth and the late Peter Andrews, and brother in law of Joan and the late Bryce Bray.

“Now at peace”

Messages to Sparks family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday December 10, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private family interment.

ROUSE Lillian, on December 4, 2016 at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. In her 94^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Much loved Mother (Mum) of Graham and Rosina, Marlene Acton-Adams and Bernard, Trevor and Leonie, and Heather and Larry Dunn. Loved Nana and Grandma of Nic, and Heidi; Rose; Matthew, and James; Demelsa, and Shayne and their partners, and great Grandma to her 9 Great Grandchildren. Messages to Rouse family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton SPCA would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Lillian. A service to celebrate Lillian’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday December 9, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

CROAT Irene, (nee Mckendry) passed peacefully on 28 November 2016. Aged 90 yrs, at Rosebank Resthome Ashburton. Loved Wife of the late Mervyn Croat. Loved Mother of Mervyn. Nana of Katie, James and Ben and Great Nana of Jack. Loved sister of Daniel, Pauline and Rita and Aunty to many Nieces and Nephews. Messages to the Croat Family can be addressed to 1850 Main North Road, RD 7 Rangiora 7477. At Irenes request a private family funeral was held on Friday 2 December.