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RICHARDSON, Robert (Bert):
Passed away on 4 January 2026 his Internment service is on 30 January 2026 at Riverton Rugby Clubrooms 1pm with Internment at 4pm at Riverton Cemetery. Please join us to celebrate his life.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
FAHEY, Brian:
Passed away peacefully 5 years ago today, January 27, 2021. Loved and missed by Joy, Brian's family John, and Suzanne, their families and Joy's family.
Those we love don't fade away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, still very dear.
GARDNER, Edith:
Peacefully at Ripponburn Care Home, Cromwell, on Sunday, January 25, 2026, aged 83 years. Treasured and dearly loved wife of the late Spencer, much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Karlene, Janice and Chris Birch, loved 'Garg' of Emma; Ryan and Sarah, and Craig, loved sister of Lee McLachlan, loved Aunty of Ruth and Fenner, loved member of the Gardner and McLachlan families and friend to many. Special thanks to all the amazing staff at Ribbonburn for their wonderful care. A memorial service to celebrate Edith's life will be held in Cromwell and Districts Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth Street, on Thursday, January 29 at 1.30pm. Livestream available – centralotagofunerals.co.nz. Messages to 331 Luggate Cromwell Road, Lowburn, RD2, Cromwell 9384.
TAHERE, Margaret:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Annette (nee Devon), our cherished and much loved Mum and Nana on Sunday, January 25, 2026, aged 78 years. Wife of the late Kaho (Gus) Tahere. Mum to Karen and Huriana, and Nana to Zoe Angus (dec) and Conan Hayes. Margaret will be resting at her home from Tuesday 27. Loved sister and Aunty. Messages may be sent to 'The Tahere Family', C/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. A funeral to remember Margaret will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Thursday, January 29 at 1.00pm. Private Cremation thereafter.
REID, Christopher:
With love, we remember
30.12.1952 - 27.01.2001
48 years young
Twenty-five years on, you are still so missed. Though you never met your grandchildren, we know you would have adored them. A loved wife, mum and friend. Forever in our hearts.
LALOLF Jim, Hamish and Sarah Reid, Lauren and James Becker and families.