LUDEMANN Ernest, (Ernie) on March 2, 2017 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of Valmai for 73 years. Loved father and father in law of Jennifer Read, the late Raymond, and Helen, Francie and Charles Carr, Murray, and Ian and Jill. Loved Grandad and great Grandad of all is grandchildren and his 2 great great grandchildren . Messages to the Ludemann Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the 206 Club at the Senior Centre, the Park Street Day Care Centre and an extra special thank you to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their loving care of Ernie over the last year. A service to celebrate Ernie’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Tuesday March 7, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DARRELL Stanley Robert Clement, (Stan) set sail on March 1, 2017 from Fitzgerald Retirement Village, Christchurch. In his 95^th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Ruby. Loved Dad of Ken and Polly, Pauline and Peter, Pete and Jan, Bryan, the late Janet, and Mark (Australia). Loved grandfather and great grandfather. Messages to the Darrell family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Stan’s request a private service will be held in Christchurch.

LORGELLY Andrew Robert, 7.7.1943 – 27.2.2017  passed away peacefully at Coldstream House, Ashburton surrounded by the love of his family. Loving partner to the late  Lyndsey, and Andy to Rhonda McLeod and Snow Inglis, Georgina and Pete, Craig and Stacey; Phillipa and David Wilson, Linton, Sarah, Sam, and Chelsea; Nicola and Warwick Roberts, Mark and Sian, Gemma and Nic, Lauren and Michael; Jillian and Mark Woolfe, and Lisa and Bill. Grandad Andy to MacKenzie, and Frances; Beautrix; Layla, and Mila; and James, and Isabel. Messages to C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Andy will be held at Trotts Gardens, 371 Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Friday March 3, commencing at 2.00pm.

TROTTER Lynn Howe, on February 26, 2017 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 68 years. Cherished husband and soulmate of Bev. Dearly loved son of the late Syd and Joan. Cherished brother and brother in law of Richard, Terry and Sharon, Pete and Helen, and Nicolette. Loved brother in law of Dennis, Shirley and John, and Maurice and Angela. Devoted Uncle to all his nieces and nephews and ‘Dad’and friend to many. Messages C/-

P O  Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donation to the Guide Dog Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Lynn’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday March 1, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private Cremation.

STEWART, Margaret Lessie: On February 24, 2017.  Suddenly at home, surrounded by her loving family.  Dearly loved and cherished wife of James (Jim) for 51 years.  Loved Mum of Richard and Jo, Andrew, and Bevin and Julia.  Adored Gran of Connor, Ryan, Savannah, and Angus. Loved eldest daughter of the late Henry and Peggy Amberger, sister of Gloria Watson, Shirley and Stan Hydes, and Claire and Raymond Sutherland.  Loved sister in law of Janet and Bill Hood, Gloria and John Stubbs, and Hazel and Stephen Chambers.  Loved Aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Friend to Karen and Leo Ponsonby.  Messages to the Stewart family c/- RD 12, Rakaia 7782.  Donations to the Rakaia Fire Brigade and St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, this day TUESDAY February 28, commencing at the 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

EMERY Gwendoline Mary, (Gwen) passed away peacefully on February 21, 2017 at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife and companion of Frank for 68 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Colleen Priest, Trevor and Chleone, Joyce and Stuart Scammell, Helen and Wayne Laughton, Trish and Bruce Gibson, Kevin and Carmen and grandmother of Bec, and Tim; Kellie, Tessa, and Penny; Neil, and Mark; Anna and Kate; Jacqui, and Peter and their partners, and Conor, and Flynn. Loved great grandmother to her 15 great grandchildren. Messages to Emery Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the Staff at Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital. A Funeral Mass for Gwen will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday February 23, commencing at 11.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. A recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Wednesday commencing at 6.30pm.

RAE Ian Alonzo, on February 20, 2017 at Radius Millstream, Resthome  Ashburton. Aged 89 years. Dearly beloved husband of Mabel (Mabs). Much loved father and father in law of David and Jill, Roger and Cheryl, Gary and Jo and Andrew and Tammy. Dearest Grandad and Pop of Adam; Natasha, and Dan; Ben and Gabrielle, Charlotte, Bridget, and Matthew; Melissa and Jared, Timothy and Jodie, James, Nicola, and Sarah and dearly loved great grandpop of Thalia, Marshall, and Izak; Cleo; Laylah, Maia, and Piper; and Evelyn. Messages to 1/25 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 7700. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 24, commencing at 1.30pm. A private family interment will be held.

JOHNSTON Margaret Anne, on February 20, 2017. Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch in the arms of her loving daughters Alexia and Belinda. Aged 70 years. Loved wife of Ashley and also loved mother and mother in law of Deborah and Shawn Abraham, Julia and Rick Walker, and Philip and Nicola. A much loved Gran of Travis, and Hannah; Mia, and Holly; Jack, Alyssa, and Amilee. Messages to Johnston family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held on Thursday February 23, at Suzette Gardens, 282 Awaroa School Road, Dorie, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

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