Funeral Notices

AVIS Nick (Klaas). on Monday July 15, 2024,

Peacefully at Tuarangi Home aged 95 years.  Much loved husband of Ina. Loved father and father in law of Ross and Rache, Nicola and Matt Elliott and step father of Jan and Brian High. Adored grandfather of Hannah, and Charlotte Elliott and Sam, and Olivia High. Messages to the Avis family,P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service to celebrate Nick’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday July 27, commencing at 1.00pm.

FLEMING John Anderson – On July 16, 2024

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Val. Much loved father and father-in-law of Martin and Ali, Robin and Lesley, Nigel and Sara, and Wendy and Steve. Adored Poppy of his 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Messages to the Fleming family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of John’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street, Ashburton. On Saturday July 20, commencing at 2:00pm followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

FAHEY John David (Johnny) – on July 16, 2024

Passed away peacefully at Princes Court, aged 81 years.  Much loved husband of June.  Dearly loved Dad of Donna and Dave, and David. Loved Pop of Ben and Leah, Toni, and Shay, and loved great-Pop of Charlotte, and Mitchell; Luca, Brodie, and Ellie.  Messages to the Fahey family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In keeping with Johnny’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

WISE Patricia Anne –  on July 14, 2024.

Passed away peacefully, aged 92 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn. Treasured mother and mother in law of Julie and Rodger, Stephen and Ann, Catherine, James and Fiona, Mary, Andrea and David, Patricia and David, and Margaret and Scott.  Loved Nana of her 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Wise family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Patricia will be held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald on Saturday  July 20, commencing at 11.00am, followed by a private family interment.

WOOD Alex – on July 14, 2024,

Aged 72 years.  Lost his courageous battle to myeloma, at Ashburton Hospital with family by his side.  Loved husband of Marg. Supportive Dad and best friend of Allanah, and Hayden and their partners. The greatest Poppy on the planet to Gypsy, Tegan, and Brodie.  Messages to the Wood family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In Alex’s memory dress attire jeans and flannel shirt.  A service to celebrate Alex’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road on Friday July 19, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SHEPHERD Irene McAdam – On July 9, 2024,

passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 95 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Kaye Shepherd, Karen and Phil White, Adrienne Garlick and Brian Graham. Loved grandmother of Danielle, Hayley, Christopher, Matthew, Daniel, and Patrick. Adored great grandmother (old Granny) of Emma, Leyton and two more on the way. Messages to the Shepherd family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family celebration of Irene’s life was held in Ashburton on Thursday July 11.

HUGGINS Ian Richard (Huggy) On Monday July 8, 2024

. Passed peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, in his 86th year. Devoted husband of Phylis. Loved Dad and father in law of Leslie and Rhonda, Stuart and Joy, and Donald. Loved Guggy of his 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Many thanks to the staff at Coldstream Lifecare and Ashburton Hospital. Messages to the Huggins family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Huggy will be held at Mt Somers Hall, 75 Hoods Road, Mt Somers on Monday July 15, 2024 commencing at 1:30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SISSON, Valerie Elaine (nee Hope). On 9th July 2024

Passed at Ashburton Hospital aged 68 years, after a long battle with Myeloma. Dearly loved wife of Kevin and mother of Jeremy and stepmother of Janine and Karl and a loved grandmother and great grandmother. Loved sister of Doug. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Ashburton Cancer Society may be left at the service. Messages to the Sisson family C/o PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held at the Rakaia Golf Club, Acton Road Rakaia on Monday 15th July, commencing at 11:00am. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

ROONEY Bryan Patrick (Paddy), on July 8, 2024

With great sadness we are letting you know that our precious Paddy passed away on July 8, 2024. He fought to be with us and continued throughout, battling each setback. Deeply loved husband of Gayle. Adored father of Kate, Emma and Mitchell. Greatly loved stepfather to Isaac and Emma. Grandfather of the century to Max, Ayla, Logan and Benji. Best friend to all. Messages to Paddy’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Paddy will be held in Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton. On Friday July 12, commencing at 2pm. Followed by private cremation.

HOUSTON Maurice James, on July 5, 2024,

Peacefully at Radius Millstream, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved and cherished husband of the late Marilyn.  Much loved father and father in law of Julianne and Charles Arnott, Greg and Debra, Paul and Sue, John and Jo, and a loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  A special thank you to Radius Millstream and Dr Diane Young for their amazing care and empathy shown to Maurice and the family.  Messages to the Houston family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Maurice’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday July 11,  commencing at 11.00am followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.