Funeral Notices

CHURCH Donald George, on August 18, 2022

Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Ashburton, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved husband of Robyn.  Much loved father and father in law of Jan and James, Warwick and Serap, Chris and Kelsey.  Much loved Poppa of Zach, Jai, and Tilly; Sienna, and Scarlett; Ava, and Zoe.  No flowers by request, but please donate to your favourite charity in memory of Donald.   Messages to the Church family P O Box 23, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Donald’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Tuesday August 23, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HEAL David Walter, on August 15, 2022

at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully into heaven aged 84 years.  Dearly loved husband and soulmate of the late Jan.  Much loved Dad of Daryl and Toni, Melvin and Janine, and Sonia.  Much loved and adored Grandad of Sam, Isaac, Iris, Esther, Ryan, and Taylor.  Thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway for her care and support. Messages to the Heal family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday August 23, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

WHINHAM Jarred Anthony, on August 13, 2022

Suddenly, out walking his dog Leroy, at Cheviot, aged 49 years.  Cherished son of Lyn and the late Tony.  Dearly loved brother of Rachelle and Colin, and Sarah, and loved uncle of Rosie, Tane, and Niko.  ‘A life filled of wonderful adventures’.  Messages to the Whinham family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Jarred’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday August 19, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

PRENDERGAST Pauline Winifred, on August 11, 2022

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton,  surrounded by her family, in her 85th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Peter.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Maree and Graeme Crampton (Australia), Patrick and Sue, Kathryn and Hamish Reith (Murchison), Julie and Neil Sixtus (Takaka), Simon and Amanda (Auckland), and Paula and Richard Thomas (Rolleston).  Adored Nana ‘P’ of Chelsea, and Jaimee; Abbey, Casey, Sarah, and Ethan; Jade; Hannah, and Benjamin; Emily, James, and Maia, and great-Nana ‘P’ of Jaxon, Remi, Zoey, Ruby, McGregor, Toby, Jack, and Olivia, Addison, and Sophie. ‘Rest In Peace’. Messages to the Prendergast family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Pauline’s life will be held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald on Friday August 19, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

WILTSHIRE Pamela Ann (Pam)(Zuppicich), on August 11, 2022

suddenly but peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly love wife of Chris. Much loved mother and mother in law of Carly and Wayne McDowell, and Ben. Loving grandma of Zander, Madoc, and Quinn. Messages to the Wiltshire family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday August 16, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

TUHORO Elizabeth Ann (Liz), on August 7, 2022

Passed away peacefully at home, aged 67 years.  Dearly loved partner of Antony, and a  much loved sister, sister in law and aunty .Messages to Liz’s family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Liz will be at home for family and friends until Wednesday, 11.00am.  A service to celebrate Liz’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Wednesday August 10, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

LAWTON, James Raymond (Jim), on August 4, 2022

passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in his 84th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Alison. Loved father and father in law of Roger and Jody and dear Pop of Aidan (Perth).  Loved brother of the late Sonny (Wellington) and Gene (Launceston). Loved brother in law of all Alison’s brothers and sisters. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews .Thank you to Rosebank Rest Home for the great care of dear Jim. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Fred Hollows Foundation would be greatly appreciated and may be made online at  http://bit.ly/jrlawton0408 . Messages to the Lawton family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday August 11, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.

RANSON Eileen Frances, on August 4, 2022

passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Ashburton Hospital, aged 71 years.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Craig, and Kylie and Fanus, and Nanny of April, Toby, Liam,  Brosnan and Jan. Great-Nanny of Jaxon.  Much loved sister and sister in law of Daphne and Brian Early, the late Selwyn, and Jan Dalton, the late Rhonda, and Des Ferriman, and a loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Ranson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at AAU and St John for their care of Eileen.  A service to celebrate Eileen’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday August 12, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

PRATT Peter Ernest, on August 3, 2022

at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton.  Loved husband of Jo, and Dad and father in law of Rachel and Hamish McFarlane, and Sarah and David Forster.  Grandad of James, Anna, Nic, and Josh, and great-Grandad of Olivia.  The family wish to thank the Terrace View staff for their wonderful care and support. Messages to Jo, 37 Carters Terrace, Ashburton.  A private funeral will be held.

JONES Brenda, on August 4, 2022

on August 4, 2022, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 74 years.  Much loved partner and friend of Colin Sheehan. Loved mother to her daughters and son. Messages to 342 Havelock Street, Ashburton, 7700. A Memorial Service to celebrate Brenda’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday August 12, commencing at 2.00pm.