It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our sweetheart Denise. Aged 54, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday 13th May 2026, at Ashburton Hospital. Methven being her home. Dearly loved wife of Grant. Dearly loved and cherished mother of Jonty, Toby, Jamie and Annalise. Dearly loved daughter of the late Graham and May Strachan. Dearly loved sister and sister-i n-law of Cynthia and Willie Christie, Linda and Richard McClea, Janene and Marty Pearsons. Dearly loved by all and many of her large extended family. Messages to the King family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Denise loved flowers so feel free to bring your flower or flowers. A celebration and service for Denise will be held on Friday 22nd May at the Mount Hutt Memorial Hall, Methven, commencing at 1:00 pm. Denise will be laid to rest on Saturday 23rd May at Oamaru Lawn Cemetery, at 12.00pm, should you feel you would like to help her rest in peace. ‘Forever in our hearts’. For anyone wishing to view the service online go to www.patersonsfuneralservices.co.nz ‘Funeral Notices’ and click on Denise’s notice for the link.
KING, Denise Elizabeth Strachan; – Passed away peacefully on 13 May 2026. Dearly loved sister, sister in-law and aunt of Cynthia and Willie Christie, Linda and Richard McClea, Cameron, Abby and Archer, Kieran and Glen; Janene and Martin Parsons, Caitlin, Tom and Hugh, Matt, Eden and Lucy. “Forever in our hearts”.
