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

For livestream service click here      GARR, Barbara Jan, (née Vou) - Unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, aged 58 years. Dearly loved and very supportive Mum of Isaiah*, Caleb and Grace, Ethan, and Zane, loved and cherished daughter of Talaifiti and Janette, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Jamie and Paula, Sharon and Simon Barnes, Jason and Barbara, loved Aunty and great-Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Treasured friend to many. “Forever in our hearts” A

For livestream service click here      ALEXANDER, John William - Peacefully after a courageous battle, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, aged 77 years. Devoted and loving husband of Susan, treasured and loved father and father-in-law of James and Violet Alexander, Anna and Richard Threlkeld, and Jenny and Chris Lowes.  Proud Poppa of Tasia, Nathan, Lou-al and Damien; Sam, Amy and Max; and Finn and Oliver.  Loved brother of his siblings.  A service to celebrate John's life, will b

For livestream service click here      MCFADZIEN, Dorothy Frances (nee Crump) – Passed away peacefully at Bupa Windsor Park, Gore, on Saturday, 15 November 2025, aged 85. Treasured wife of Jim for 64 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Paul, Grace and Callum, Anne, Ian and Lynley. Much loved Grandma of her 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held on Wednesday 19th November, at St Andrews Chu

For livestream service click here      WINDLE, John Kevin, (formerly of Waikaka) - at home in Gore, surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, aged 76 years. Cherished and loved husband of Marilyn for 51 years, loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Brendan and Rebecca (Melbourne), Sean (Wellington), and fun-loving Grandad of Xavier, Damon; and Belle. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mike and Ronnie, Denis and Heather, Mary-Ann, Peter and Jenni; *Allan and

For livestream service click here      BOURKE, Nicholas Campbell, (Nick) (of Brydone), - Suddenly at home on Saturday, November 1, 2025, aged 63 years. Cherished Dad of Courtney (Wellington), along with her Mum Nicole and Don Grant (Clyde); beloved son of Joe and Janice (Edendale); loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of Chris and daughters (Edendale); Darren, Tracey, Samantha, and Jodi (Gore); Warren, Sandra, and Lukas (Edendale). A memorial service to celebrate the life

For livestream service click here      Keys, John Gordon (Gordon) - Peacefully in the care of Ranui Care Home, Alexandra, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, aged 94 years. Christina, Geoff, Camille and John warmly invite you to join us for Gordon's service on Thursday November 6th, 2025, at 2.00pm via the livestream. You can view the service on a phone, tablet or laptop. Just click the link above and enter the password. Password for the livestream: GKeys Meeting ID (only if requi

For livestream service click here      STEWART, Ian Robert - 27 May 1957 - 23 October 2025 A service to celebrate Ian's life will be held at the Living Well Church, 16 Bridge Street, Mataura on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation.

CAVANAGH, Anthony Charles (Tony), (of Gore), - Suddenly on Monday, October 20, 2025, aged 54 years. The best Dad of Taylor and Tom, Jayson; loved Grandad of Bonnie, Cole, Jax; and cherished son of Peter. As per Tony's wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to: 38 Pasture Street, Lumsden 9730.

For livestream service click here      TOOGOOD, George Albert – Unexpectedly, doing what he loved on Saturday, October 18, 2025, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Janice; loved brother of John*, Eric* and Carol, Marge and Bob Condon, and Alan; loved by all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate George’s life will be held at the Gore Town and Country Club, Esplin Room, 2 Bury Street, on Friday, October 24, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Mataura Cemet