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Ashton YORKE Obituary

YORKE, Ashton Donald (Joe). Passed away suddenly at Whanganui Hospital on Sunday 29 June 2025, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen. Loved father of Brigitte and Rachel, father in law of Dusty and Jeff and beloved Poppa to Nico and Stella. Joe may not have always used the Queen's English, but his words, both good and colourful, will forever echo in our hearts. He was a one-of-a-kind. All messages to the Yorke family, c/- 191 North Street, Feilding 4702. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Bulls Fire Brigade at www. firefighters.org.nz/donate/ or St Johns at www.lighttheway. stjohn.org.nz/donate. A service for Joe will be held at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, on Thursday 10 July 2025 at 11am. Followed by interment at Clifton Cemetery.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 5, 2025.

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Jane Scrymgeour

July 9, 2025

Shocked and saddened to learn of Joe's passing.
I remember Joe and his Dad coming into my parents shop at Lake Alice collecting their groceries, later Joe coming into the shop with his two little girls.
My condolences to Karen and family.

Bourke O'Connor

July 9, 2025

Saddened to hear of Joe's death. Fond memories of beginning boarding school in 1960 and having Joe as a friend. My condolences to Joe's family.

Paul Geurtjens

July 8, 2025

To Karen and family
Me and Marie would like to extend our sincerest condolences at this most difficult time. I´ll always remember be grateful when Joe supported me when we were having difficult times over 25yrs ago now
Unfortunately we are unable to attend the farewell as we have a family funeral in Wellington at the same time
Regards Paul & Marie
Geurtjens

Adrian Broad

July 6, 2025

Yes, recall some colorful chats with Joe after Manawatu Racing Club committee meetings.
My sincere condolences to Karen and family.

June Field

July 6, 2025

Thinking of you at this sad time Karen, a privilege having you and Joe for my neighbour's during the time I lived in Bulls. I will never forget Jo's kindness during this time and the banter between him and John was hilarious. Joe was a true rough diamond.

Fred and Lindsay Cornege

July 5, 2025

Very sorry to hear of Joe´s passing, our thoughts are with you all at this time. Our sincerest condolences

Robert and Christine Buchanan

July 5, 2025

Really saddened to read about Joe and sending Karen and family our condolences and thoughts.
There was never any doubt about what Joe thought of any situation. Always straight forward and straight up! A really good, loyal bugger. Fond memories of the hard deals done

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