Aoraki Funeral Services (Timaru)
160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, Canterbury 7910, Timaru, Canterbury, 7910
Recent notices
Heather BERRY
2026 · Canterbury
Passed away at Margaret Wilson Rest Home Timaru, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026; aged 85. Dearly loved wife of the late Les. Much loved mum of Nigel (dec), Angela and Rob, Jo-Anne and Grant. Cherished grandmother of Andrew, and Nick. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Doreen and David Templeton (both dec), Wally, and Diane (dec) (Brisbane), Tui and Dinie Scannell, Bruce, and Edith (dec), Ian and Adelaide (Canada). Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Loved by the Goodhew family. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Margaret Wilson Home. In keeping with Heather's wishes a private family service has been held. Messages to: the Berry family, c/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.
Anne THOMPSON
2026 · Canterbury
Peacefully at Highfield Lifecare, Timaru, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026; aged 73. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard (Dick). Cherished mum and mother-in-law of Dan and Tracey, Joseph and Alice. Adored nana of Corban and Rebecca, Mikayla, and Aimee. Loved sister of Helen, Grant, and Bruce. Special thanks to the team at Highfield Lifecare. A service to celebrate Angass' life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru on Tuesday, August 4, at 1.00pm. Messages to: the Thompson and Hodges families, c/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.
Larry McCARTHY
2026 · Canterbury
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026; aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Chris, reunited after 39 years apart. Cherished and adored mother and mother-in-law of Reuben and Linda, Kirsti and Andy, Israel, Joeli and Bart, Ebby and Josh. Beloved and devoted grandma of Teigan, Harry, Kris, Mcky, Joey, Grace, Alex, Rubie, Parker, Scotti, Paityn, and Foxton. Proud great-grandma of Trinity, and Azalea and her new baby brother. Dearest friend of Joanne and Spongy. She always gave before she took. Her door was forever open, and she believed in building a bigger table, not a higher fence. A beautiful soul and a dear friend to many, she leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and selflessness. Our lives will forever be shaped by your unconditional love, strength and guidance. You can rest peacefully with dad now, mum. Forever loved, deeply missed, and always in our hearts. A celebration of Larry's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru on Monday, August 3 at 2.00pm. Messages to: the McCarthy family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.
Gary LYON
2026 · Canterbury
Peacefully at Timaru Hospital on Saturday, July 25, 2026; aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Lois for 53 years. Unconditionally loved dad and father-in-law of Derek and Corinna, Phillip and Monique, and Samuel. Devoted and dearly loved 'Grandbill" of Ethan, Heath, Kayla, Carys (dec), Kaelan and great-grandad of Alyssa. Loved Bill of Emily, and Alain. A loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Elsie, Denise, and Bob (dec), Joy and Arthur, Howard (dec) and Jeanette Shirley, and Gene (dec). Loved by all his nieces and nephews. A Service to celebrate Bill's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru on Monday, August 3 at 10.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be much appreciated and can be left at the service. A livestream of the service is available, please email office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call 03 6862148. Messages to: the Lyon family, c/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.
James RAE
2026 · Canterbury
Peacefully at home on July 24, 2026, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Noeline for 63 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Steve and Vicki, Albert and Dallas, Brian and Sarah, Wayne and Jodie. Adored grandad of Leah, Melissa, Lily, Macgregor, Fin, Harlan, Lydia, Maxine, and Adam. Treasured great-grandad of Gia. In keeping with Jim's wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to: the Rae family, c/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.
Alistair YOUNG
2026 · Canterbury
Peacefully at Hospice South Canterbury on July 23, 2026 aged 80 years. Treasured husband of Frances. Much loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Anna, Jono and Philippa, Carolyn and Michael, Tish and Richard. Adored grandad of Liam, Aiden, Samuel, Emma, Zac, and Annie. A Service to celebrate the life of Alistair will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 59 Shearman Street, Waimate, on Friday, July 31, at 11.00am, followed by a private interment at The Waimate Public Cemetery. Messages to: the Young family, c/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.