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Isabella McKERCHAR

Isabella Jean "Ella" McKERCHAR

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Betts Funeral Services Limited

33 North Street

Timaru, Canterbury

Isabella McKERCHAR Obituary

Passed away at Strathallan Lifecare Timaru, on Saturday, 3 January, 2026. Dearly loved wife of the late Alister. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Eoin and Leeanne, Alison and Jim Hargest, Graeme and Heather, Neil and Bronwyn, and Helen and Allan Baird. A loved grandma to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with Ella's wishes, a private family service will be held.


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Published by Timaru Herald on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Cynthia and John Cleland.

February 6, 2026

Remembering a lovely, energetic lady who was always ready for a chat.
Sincere condolences to the family and your sad loss.

Janette Francis( Leslie )

January 16, 2026

I have very fond memories of Ella through hockey involvement with our families, Eion having played with my brothers and myself with and against Alison and Helen. I also saw Ella over the years involved in community events and she was always keen for a chat.
Similarly when both Mum (June) and Ella were at Strathallan I would encounter her.
My very sincere sympathy to you all on your loss.

Sharon Gutsell ( McDonald)

January 14, 2026

Dear Helen, and all the McKerchar family,
My sincere sympathy. Ella was such a lovely lady. She kept in touch through the years, popping in to the florist shop I had, always cheerful, always had time for a chat. I still use some of her gardening advice she gave me way back when I was friends with Helen at Albury primary school, and would come and stay for weekends.
Please know I am thinking of you all

Fay McGregor

January 12, 2026

Sorry to hear of Ella´s passing.
Thoughts with all the family.
Regards Fay & Alex McGregor (Darling)

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Sally Betts

January 9, 2026

Our condolences to all of the family, Ella was a beautiful lady and loved her family so much,
Betts family.

Trevor Stowell

January 7, 2026

Hi all Trevor Stowell, I wish to convey my sincere condolences to the Mckerchar family.
Trevor Stowell.

Judy Nally

January 6, 2026

So sorry to hear of your Mum's passing. I called you see her and said I was Judy Wright. She straight away said "Oh Vera". So she did pick up on things. Condolences to all family. Judy Nally

Marie and Richard Lyon

January 6, 2026

To The Mckerchar Family
Richard and I were sorry to read of Ella,s passing. A long life well lived by a great lady.
Marie & Richard Lyon

E Dau Hansen

January 5, 2026

Sincere condolences from the Master and Brethren of The Mackenzie Lodge and former Lodge St Martin, Pleasant Point who had a long and wonderful association with the McKerchars.
Dau Hansen, Almoner

Colleen Gibbs

January 5, 2026

Heartfelt condolences to McKerchar families
Mum & Dad ( Jennifer & Bill Geddes) were dear friends with Ella for a long time, she was a wonderful lady & always had a beautiful garden. She will be deeply missed by many
RIP Ella
Colleen Gibbs (daughter of Jennifer & Bill)

George and Dianne Anderson. Te Anau

January 5, 2026

Our deepest sympathies go to you all at this difficult time

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