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Joanna Gibson
Funeral service details for Joanna Mary GIBSON (nee Brown).
5 days ago


Evelyn "Nellie" Marsh
For livestream service click here MARSH, Evelyn "Nellie" - 7.8.1928 – 7.12.2025 The family of Nellie wish to advise that, after 97 years of determined, spirited living, Nellie blew her final whistle on Sunday evening, with family nearby, and peacefully ran out of puff, off into the unknown "for her to know and us to find out". Ever-faithful wife of Don Marsh* (d. 1979), loved mother and mother-in-law of Norman and Leeann; Lendon Marsh and Debra Thompson; and Trevor Mars
Mar 26


Noeline Ethel Garden
Funeral details for Noelene Ethel Garden
Mar 26


Colin Clark Johnson
For livestream service click here Johnson, Colin Clark - 4.12.1938 - 19.3.2026
Mar 24


Joyce "Lena" Ritchie
For livestream service click here RITCHIE, Joyce "Lena" - Passed away unexpectedly at her home, on Wednesday, 18th March, 2026, aged 94 years. Loved daughter of William* and Aggie* of Maitland. Loved sister of Betty*, Jean*, Bert*, John*, Arthur*, Nellie*, Anne*, and Jimmy*. Much loved and cherished Aunty, great Aunty, and great great Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Lena's life will be held at Southern Funeral Home, Hokonui Drive, Gore, on
Mar 24


Beverley Joan Kennedy
No Livestream Available KENNEDY, Beverley Joan (Bev, nee McItosh) – Peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, aged 92 years. Reunited with her late beloved husband Noel, loved mother and mother-in-law of Robyn and Pete McLeod (Omakau), Judy Kennedy (Brisbane), Wendy and Mike Hamlin (Lincon), cherished Nana of Travis and the late Mary, and the late Logan McLeod, Janna and Dan, Kate and Brent, Scott, Connor, Taylor and Macaulay, friend of Kim and loved great-Nan Nan of Brid
Mar 20


Susan Diane Richardson
For livestream service click here RICHARDSON, Susan Diane (nee Quinn) – Peacefully on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 at Ranui Court Retirement Village, aged 74 years. Treasured wife and soul mate of Paul loved mother and mother-in-law of Dayrel and Drew Williams, and the late Joel, adored Nan of Fairven, Nathaniel and Cooper. A service to celebrate Susan’s life will be held on Tuesday March 24, in the Central Otago Funerals Chapel, 5 McNulty Road, Cromwell at 11.30am. In li
Mar 20


Janet Halliday Blair
For livestream service click here BLAIR, Janet Halliday – Peacefully, at Lakes District Hospital, on Sunday, 1 March, 2026, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of devoted husband John. Wonderful, much loved mother of Alexandra, *Janey and Charlotte. Treasured grandmother of Olivia and James. A service to celebrate Janet’s life will be held at St Johns Presbyterian Church, 26 Berkshire Street, Arrowtown on Saturday, 14 March at 2.00 pm, followed by privat
Mar 6


Valarie Alisa Clark
No Livestream Available CLARK, Valerie Ailsa (nee McKenzie) - (Formerly of Brydone) Peacefully at Gore Hospital, on Friday, February 27, 2026, aged 89 years. Loved and adored wife of the late Russell, cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Lionel and Anne (Hamilton), Gaynor Rodgers and John (Wanaka), Bryce and Nicki (Brydone), Angela Olive (Wanaka), Lois and Kevin Heads (Edendale), Doug and Trudy (Gore), Janice and Tony Crosbie (Fortrose); loved and special Gran of all her
Mar 3


Edward Lawrence "Ted" Cooney
No Livestream Available COONEY, Edward Lawrence “Ted” – Passed away peacefully at Gore Hospital, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, aged 90 years. Much loved husband of Anne. Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Carmel and Ian. Adored Grandad of Jess, and Lachlan, and loved great Grandad of Octavia, and Maeve. Loved son of Francis* and Peggy*. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Monica*, Geordie*, Bas*, Ray* and Margaret, Mary* and Eddie*, Joan* and Martin*, Lois* and
Mar 3


Kelvin Leslie Reed
For livestream service click here REED, Kelvin Leslie - After a long illness, at home, on Sunday, February 22, 2026, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Gloria, loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Maelee, Trevor, Greg and *Annie, Gareth and Emma, Melissa and Neils Smithson, Gregory and Ireen; hardcase and cherished Popa of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved son of *Charlie and *Vera, brother and brother-in-law of Dulcie, *Tom, Ian and Lynn
Mar 2


Grenville Maurice Caughey
For livestream service click here CAUGHEY, Grenville Maurice – Peacefully, surrounded by family at Dunstan Hospital, on Saturday, 21 February 2026. Loved husband of Barbara, proud father and father-in-law of Sydney and Mia, Samantha, and Simone, cherished son of Mansel and the late Maurice, beloved brother of Gileen, and Dorothy. A service will be held in Cromwell and Districts Presbyterian Church, on Thursday, 26 February, at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations for Ota
Feb 26


William 'George' Simpson
For livestream service click here SIMPSON, William (George), (Formerly of Waikaka) - Peacefully at Resthaven Village, Gore on Sunday, February 15, 2026, aged 94 years. Loved son of *Bill and *Rachel, loved brother and brother-in-law of *Jim (twin) and Joan (Gore), *Raymond and Gale (Tapanui), respected and loved Uncle of Allan, Russell, *Judith, Alison, Liz; Andrew, Maree, Leisa, and Delwyn. "Has now gone home to be with his Lord". A service to celebrate the life of
Feb 20


Judith Anne Flynn
For livestream service click here FLYNN, Judith Anne (nee Scott) - At home, peacefully, surrounded by love on Sunday, February 15 2026, aged 85 years. Much loved and adored wife of John for 64 years, cherished mother and mother-in-law of her fur baby Duncan, John and Lorena, Stephen and Rachel, Scott and Brenda, Angela and Clark McNaughton and Catriona Flynn, gentle, funny, caring and beloved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special thanks from
Feb 18


Sarah Elizabeth James
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
Feb 11


Anthony John (Tony) Davis
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
Feb 11


Nicholas George Wedderburn
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
Feb 5


Sarah Ruth Marshall
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
Feb 3


Angela Faith Thompson-Morrell
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
Jan 31


Ivy Elizabeth Newton
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
Jan 30
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