For livestream service click here      JAMES, Sarah Elizabeth (nee Copeland) — Peacefully, at home, after a courageous battle, on February 10, 2026; aged 60 years. Dearly loved wife of Pete, loved mother of Abbey, Harry, Tim and Bella, cherished daughter of Lorraine and Kevin* Copeland, beloved sister of Richard and Janet and their families and the extended Copeland and James Families. — A service to celebrate Sarah’s life will be held at The Lake Hayes Pavilion, 719 Lake Ha

For livestream service click here      DAVIS, Anthony John (Tony) – Suddenly, on Monday, 09 February 2026, doing what he loved – out on his bike, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Pam, much loved dad of Brian, (Perth), and Carole, and respected second dad of Blair Chettleburgh, deeply adored Grandad of Shevaun, loved Grandad of Shaun and Trent, and great-grandfather. ‘Tony and Pam, together again’ A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held in the Cromwell and Di

For livestream service click here      WEDDERBURN, Nicholas George – Taken so tragically on 1 February 2026, aged 27 years. Beloved son of Cedric and Charmaine, grandson to *Don and Gaye and *Sharon and Lynton Gielink. Brother and brother-in-law to Christopher, Emily and Summer-Grace and friend to all that knew and met him. Collected by ministering angels and now in the arms of the lord and saviour, which gives us great comfort. Roman 8:38-39 For I am persuaded that neither

For livestream service click here      MARSHALL, Sarah Ruth (nee Gray ) - Sadly on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at home, aged 53 years. Wonderful wife and best friend of Justin, treasured and loved mother and mother-in-law of Lani and Ewan; Callum and Coralie, adored daughter and friend of Helen Gray, Bob Gray and Sharron Chapman, beloved stepmother of Jordan and Georgia; Wayde and Gene, cherished Nanny of Daisy, and Holly; Grayson, and Ella. Beloved sister and sister-in-law o

For livestream service click here      THOMPSON-MORRELL, Angela Faith - Unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, aged 61 years. Much loved one of a kind Mum and mother-in-law of Penny and Joe, Rhys, Bobbi and Isaac, loved Nan of her all her Moko's and loved sister of all her siblings. A service to celebrate Angela's life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Monday, February 2 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 41 Ar

For livestream service click here      NEWTON, Ivy Elizabeth (nee Holdom) – Peacefully at Ranui Care Home, Alexandra, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in her 90 th  year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn, loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Trevor and Lyn, Russell and Kylie, Terry and Suzanne, Dianne and Barry, loved and treasured Nana of her 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the incredible staff at both Ranui Care Home, and Dunsta

For livestream service click here      GARDNER, Edith Airdrie, (Edie, nee McLauchlan) - 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 McLachl

For livestream service click here      BUNGARD Leslie Joseph (LJ) "The Waihola Hill Billy" - Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, aged 69 years young. Loved and devoted long-time partner of Jennie Buchanan, dearly loved father of *Shane, Joseph, * Karl, Stephen Hislop. Abigail Barker, Shaun Bungard-Buchanan, Selina Bungard-Buchanan, adored Grandfather of Priscilla Bungard, Aleiya Buchanan-Mckenzie, Isabelle Buchanan-McKenzie, Mary

For livestream service click here      ARNOTT, Denis Alexander (Den) – Unexpectedly at Kew Hospital, on Monday, 19 January 2026, aged 74 years. Loved partner of Dawn, son of the late *Betty and *Alex, brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Marg, Russell and Lynley, and *Islan, loved uncle and great uncle of Toby, Lani and Nova; James, Geraldine, Rocky and Spencer. A service to celebrate Den’s life will be held in Glenorchy Hall, 31 Mull Street, on Friday, 23 January, at 2.

For livestream service click here      CALDWELL, Jayne Anne (nee Longhurst) - Peacefully at home in Kingston on Thursday 15th January 2026, aged 67 years, beloved wife, and partner of Ian, and a friend to many. A service to celebrate Jayne's life will be held in Kingston Golf Club, 38 Gloucester Street on Wednesday 21st January at 1.00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to The Cancer Society kindly accepted.

For livestream service click here      SIMMERS, David - It is with sadness we announce the passing of David Simmers at his home, on Monday, January 5, 2026, aged 85. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of the late Jenny. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jeff and Kath Simmers (Waikoikoi), Kath and Dave Keown (Hāwea Flat) and Alistair and Joanie Simmers (New Plymouth). Much loved grandfather of Thomas and Hannah, Ben and Emma, Angus and Kate; Millie and Thomas, Harriet a

McMURRAY, Colin Cairns – Peacefully, at Dunstan Hospital, on Sunday, January 11, 2026, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Pam, and the late Ngaire, much loved and adored Dad of Vicki and Mike, Lisa and Pete Dundass, loved and respected step-Dad of Annie, Robbo and Trine, Wink and Celia, loved Grandad and great-Grandad of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Much loved family member of the extended families and friend of many. A memorial service to celebrate

For livestream service click here      DAVIS, Eileen Veronica (Nica, nee Scott) – Peacefully, surrounded by family at Maniototo Hospital, on Monday, 12 January 2026, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of *Ian Walter George Davis, Mum, Nana, Grandma and great-Nana of Don and Liz, Jason and Natasha, Cohen and Ayden; Megan and Simon Webb, Issac, Alyssa and Levi, Glen; Geoff, Lois, Rhonda and Darryl Pringle, Mason and Harvey, Vicky and Strahan McCallum, Harry, Max and Janelle;

For livestream service click here      SINCLAIR, David Arthur (Dave) – Peacefully at home, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of June for 60 years, much loved Dad of Murray, Gillian, Joanne, Ross and Katrina, loved Grandad of Matt, Ashleigh, Abby, Holly; Corran, Brodie; Kail; Tegan, and Robbie, and loved great-Grandad. A service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held in St Enoch’s Union Church, 12 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, on Monday, Jan

For livestream service click here      HOUGHTON, Elizabeth Mary (Liz, nee Alexander) – Peacefully at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, aged 61 years. Loved partner of Stephen Lawrie and loved wife of the late David, much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jen and Wayne Adamson. A service to celebrate Liz’s life will be held in the Alexandra District Club, Centennial Avenue, on Wednesday, January 7 at 1.30pm, followed by private crematio

For livestream service click here      CALVERT, Elizabeth Anne (nee Ingram) – With much love and sadness we share the unexpected passing of Elizabeth at home, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, aged 76 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife of Alf for 56 years, much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Tracey, Karen and Dean, precious Granma of Amanda, Samantha, Emily; Kaitlyn, Noah and great-Granma of Ellie, and Finley. Loved by all her extended family and frien

For livestream service click here      MARSTERS, Tuporomataa (Tuporo) - Peacefully on Tuesday, 30 December 2025. Aged 82 years. "Always Remembered"

For livestream service click here      MCFADZIEN, James Duncan (Jim) - (formerly of Glenham), Peacefully in Bupa Windsor Park Rest Home, on Monday, December 22, 2025, in his 90th year. Treasured husband of the late Dorothy for 64 years. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of the late Paul, Grace and Callum, Anne, Ian and Lynley; much loved Grandad of his 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Gone to be with Dorothy. A memorial service to celebrate Jim’s life will be

For livestream service click here      HERRON, Ronald Duncan (Ron) - (of Tapanui) at Southland Hospital on Friday, December 26, 2025, in his 73rd year. Loved husband of Winsome, loved Dad and father-in-law of Colin and Emeldah, Joy and Jason Cleland, Dianne and Georgie; treasured Grandad of his 9 grandchildren; and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Ron's life will be held, following a private family interment, in Southern Funeral Home Chapel,

For livestream service click here      ALLISON, Edgar John Wensley - 4.8.1931 - 13.12.2025. Peacefully at Gore Hospital surrounded by his family. Loved husband of Dorothy*. Loved father and father-in-law of Malcolm*, and Carolyn and Andy Hunter. Special Grandie of Adele (Rotorua), and Megan (Melbourne) and his grandson-in-law Robert McLennan. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Frances*, Wensley and Glenda Allison (Invercargill), George* and Wilma Hamilton (Alexandra), and A