MITCHELL, Norma Patricia (nee Milne), Peacefully at Hospice Southland, on Friday, May 8, 2026, aged 74 years. Adored wife of Bryan, loved and cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Patricia and Ritchie Christie (Invercargill), Belinda and Clayton Knapp (Edendale), and treasured Grandma of Bea, Mitchell; Gabby, Keegan, and Arden. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Elaine and Brian Kelly, Ewen and *Diane Milne, *Pam and Ewan Weir, Alex and Karen Milne, Michael and Michelle Milne,

REINKE, Thelma Christina – Unexpectedly, at Southland Hospital, on Thursday, 7 May, 2026, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Basil, most treasured and so loved Mum and mother-in-law of Judith (Judy) Christie, Phillip and Louise, adored Nana and Great Nana of Glen, Sam, Emerson, and Alfie; Andrea, Shannon, Indi, and the late baby Beau; Ayden, Matthew, Hannah and Giuseppe. Dearly loved daughter of Thomas* and Irene* Woodward. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Les*

RIEPMA, Henni (nee Huizingh) – Peacefully, on Friday, April 17, 2026, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Freerk, loved mother and mother-in-law of Allan and Susan, Marlene and Bert, Willie and Erica, John and Mandy, loved Grandma of Emma and Materua, Rebecca and Alistair, Simon and Tayla, Jenny, Laura, Jake, Adam, Daniel, and great-Grandma of Ava, Billie, and Gigi. As per Henni’s wishes, a private service will be held. Messages to P O Box 36 Mataura 9712.

McMILLAN, Roderick John (Rod) - Passed away peacefully at Dunedin Hospital on Friday, May 1st, 2026. Aged 92 years. Formally of Parawa and Cromwell. Dearly loved husband of Margaret , much loved father and father-in-law of Lynda and Kevin Allison (Cromwell), Robyn and Keith Mockett (Wellington), loved grandfather of Kirsty and Blair, Mark and Rachel, Jessica, Lauren and Nick, and Blair, cherished great-grandfather of Baillie and Mitch, Seth, Ruby, Leo and Henry, special gre

O’MEARA, Richard James (Richie) – Peacefully, at Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown, on Thursday, 16 April, 2026, aged 48 years. Beloved husband of Becky and adored father of Jordyn, Harper and Tobin. Loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Michelle, Melanie and Kerry and David. Cherished uncle of Finn & Rory O’Meara and Luke, Claire, Heidi and Emily Aicken. A memorial service to celebrate Richie’s life will be held in Lake Hayes Pavilion, 719 Lake Hayes-Arrow Juncti

For livestream service click here LEE, Adrienne Kay (nee Harrison) - Peacefully, on Friday, 24 April 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a short but courageous battle, aged 65 years. Dearly loved wife of Steve, loving mother and mother in-law of Josh and Lily, Richard and Asta, and Carrie, most proud and "happiest as" Nan to Ayla, Hayden; August, and Ruby. Daughter of Pat & *Owen Harrison, sister to *David Harrison, Steven Harrison, Carole Harrison and Ra

CULLINANE, Martin Timothy – Peacefully passed at home, on Sunday, 19 April 2026, aged 71 years, surrounded by his loving family. Adoring husband to his wife Margaret-Mary. Incredibly loving and devoted father to his four daughters; Alice, Sarah, Annabelle and Charlotte, doting grandfather of Isabella. A service to celebrate Martin’s life will be held in St. Patricks Catholic Church, 7 Hertford Street, Arrowtown, on Wednesday, 29 April at 11.30 am, followed by a gathering to

GEEVES, David Glynn (Dave) - Passed away peacefully on Sunday 19, April 2026, at Dunstan Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Dot*. Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Beverley and Craig Fraser (Cromwell), Alan and Linda Geeves (Rangiora), treasured Grandad and step-Grandad of Edward, Daniel, Emma, Jordan, and Tayte, and adored great-Grandad of Tyler, and Archer. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Duns

DOWLING, Michael William 28.9.1946 - 3.4.2026 (formerly of Tapanui), Peacefully in the loving care of Gore Idea Services, on Friday, April 3, 2026, in his 80th year. Loved son of *Jack and *Patricia, loved brother and brother-in-law of Tony and Colleen (Te Anau), *Paul and *Myrtle, Kathleen and *Bill Fozard (Christchurch), Eileen Cox (Auckland), *Olive Jolley, Ann and Trevor Rayner (Alexandra), and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate

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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 Marsh*,

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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

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

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

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

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

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