ROCHE, Dawn Maria (nee Sinclair) - Peacefully, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of John, for a wonderful 60 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Maria Roche and Simon Waymouth, Tony and Patrina, loved Nan of Max and Andi, Madison, and Charlotte Roche; George, and Archie Waymouth. Loved daughter of Pearl* and Jim*, loved sister of James, Avis* Ballinger, Denis*, Sue* Henderson, Bruce and their families. John and family would like to th

MCDOWELL, Georgina Ann (Gina), Suddenly at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026, aged 69 years. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Natashia, Adam and Kelsi, Ashley and Sarah, Bronwyn, Lateshia; and cherished Nana and Nan of her 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunty of her extended family. A service to celebrate the life Gina will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Monday, September 14, at 1.00pm,

WAITERE, Tamahou a.k.a. Danny – Peacefully, surrounded by love, with whanau by his side and above, at Dunstan Hospital, on Thursday, 3 September 2026, aged 81 years. Loved son of the late Ned and Waina, much loved son-in-law of the late Mary and Sandy Smith, adored and cherished soulmate of Isobel, a special and treasured father and father-in-law of Sharlene and Russell, Malcolm and Yvette and Coral and Rohan, precious Grandad of Jess and Kyle; Rion, Josh and Renee, Poppa of

MORRISON, Phyllis (Marjorie) (nee Shaw), of Waikaka Valley. Peacefully, surrounded by family at Ribbonwood Country Rest Home on Saturday, September 5, 2026, aged 87 years. Loved and cherished wife of George, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Donald and Brigette; Andrew and Lisa; Phil and Jah; adored Nana of Lochie, Dirk; Bryn, Kelly; Tanee, Neunglatai; and loved great-Nana of her 4 great grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie of all her extended family. "With h

FINCHAM, Shona Margaret, Peacefully with her family nearby, at Parata Rest Home, Gore on Saturday, August 29 2026, aged 92 years. Loved daughter of *Bruce and *Laura, loved sister and sister-in-law of *Joan and *Bill Overhill (Tokoroa), Linda and Bruce Kempthorne (Te Anau), and much loved and admired by her wider family. "Devoted to her Nursing profession." As per Shona's wishes, a private cremation has taken place, with a graveside memorial service to be held at Glenmark Ce

TAYLOR, Adam James, (Kingston, formerly of Wales), Tragically by the Mataura River at Fairlight Station, on Sunday, August 23, 2026, aged 39 years. A cherished and loved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, special friend and mate to many. A memorial celebration of Adam's life will be held at the Kingston Golf Club, 32 Gloucester Street, Kingston, on Friday, September 11, at 1.30pm. Please wear blue or bright colours. Donations can be made to Mates in Construction

YOUNG, Sheila Elizabeth (nee Quin) – Peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Golden View Care, Cromwell, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of Allan*, loved and cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Sue and Bruce Collins, John* and Nicola, Robynne Prosser, Sandy and Geoff Soper. Devoted Granny of her nine grandchildren and her 11 great-grandchildren. Much loved family member of all the extended Quin and Young families, loved friend of many. “Live life to the full” A Celebrati

GOODFELLOW, ALAN GEORGE – 1930 – 2026 – at Lakes District Hospital on Friday, 28 August 2026, aged 95 years. Husband of the late Barbara, father and father-in-law of Gary and Sally, Moira and Jonathan and Karen and Geoff, Grandad of nine, great-Grandad of six. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Lakes District Hospital for the care of Alan. A memorial service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at Lake Hayes Pavillion, 719 Lake Hayes–Arrow Junction Highway, on Thursday 3

PRESTWICH, David John – Peacefully on Friday, 14 August, 2026. Beloved husband of Sue, loved father of Dan and Lindsay (USA), Tom and Abi (UK), grandfather of Oscar, Elliot and Dylan, stepfather of Fraser Peat (Wellington), brother of Ruth and Bob (UK). Dave lived bravely with cancer for 21 years A good, kind, loving man who will be greatly missed. A private cremation will be held, a celebration of his life to be announced at a later date – Central Otago Funerals, Alexandra,

CLARKE, Graham Richard, (of Mataura), Suddenly at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, aged 71 years. Loved husband of Judith, loved Dad and father-in-law of Melissa, Steve and Lu, Phillip and Britney, Chris and Denise; cherished Grandad of his 9 grandchildren; and loved brother, brother-in-law and Uncle of all his extended family. As per Graham's wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to: 36 Main Street, Mataura 9712. Southern Funeral Home. FDANZ.

PAY, John Arthur - Peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at home in Ettrick, after a battle with cancer, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the "Angel of John's Life" Averill, loved father of Dean, and Tania, and grandfather of all his mokopuna. Son of Phyliss* and Alf*, brother and brother-in-law of Alan and Kay (Clyde), Judith* and John Doyle (Invercargill). Many thanks to Vanessa, and Lauren at Dunedin Oncology; Carmen, Courtney, and Rachel at Dunstan Hospital fo

COWLES, Shirley Lorraine (nee Meers) (formerly of Invercargill), Peacefully at Gore Hospital on Friday, August 21, 2026, aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Ray, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tanya and Bruce Ogilvy (Gore), Craig and Kim Porter (Timaru), and cherished Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law and Aunty of all her extended family. As per Shirley's wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to: 60 S

ALLOTT, Desmond Stuart (Des), Peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, aged 73 years. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Lynette and *Rod Lovett (Ashburton), Geoff and Sheryl (Riverton); and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A respected and valued friend of many. At the families request a private cremation has taken place and details of a celebration of Des's life will follow at a later date. Messages to: 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.Southern Funeral

HUMPHRIES, Merle Alma (nee Beaton) - Peacefully, at Lakes District Hospital Frankton, on Friday, 21 August. 2026 aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Frank*, loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Lisa (Five Rivers), and Chris and Katrina, (Arrowtown). Cherished Nan of Rachel and Cody and Henry; Katelin; Bailey and Matthew. Loved daughter of Jock* and Alma* Beaton, cherished sister and sister-in-law of Rodger and Sue, Fay and Kevin. Adored by all her nieces and nephews. A

*DATE CHANGE - INTERMENT AT DUNEDIN CEMETERY 1 PM ON SATURDAY 22 AUGUST O’HAGAN, Stephen Paul (Paul) – Unexpectedly, on Thursday, 13 August 2026, aged 67 years. Loving husband of Lynda, proud father and father-in-law of Erin and the late Glenn; Peter and Teresa; the late Felicity, and Michael and Angel, adored Granddad Paul of Blake, Georgia and Monty; Connor; and Patsy. A beloved brother, cousin, son-in-law, uncle and friend to many. RIP. A rosary will be held on Wednesda

STEVENSON, Daphne Elizabeth (nee Murray), Peacefully at home on Saturday, August 15, 2026, aged 72 years. Cherished wife and best friend of the late Les, dearly loved mum, mother-in-law and Gran of Stu and Claire, Eban, Max, and Leo (Tauranga); Jenny and Ryan McKinnel, Fletcher, Archie, Jada, and Jonty (Dacre). Loving sister and sister-in-law of *Theodore Murray and Gwen Linder, Spencer and Catherine Murray, *Margaret and Bruce Muir, Rosemary and Bob Clarke, Linda and Norma

HAPE, Maia Justine Navua Papakura (nee Reihana) (formerly of Tuturau), In her sleep in Windsor Park Care Home on Monday, August 17, 2026, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late John, loved Mum and mother-in-law of the late Tony, Justine and Barry McClelland (Gorge Road), Kororia (Mataura), Roimata and Nigel (Mataura), and much loved Taua of her many mokopuna. Maia is at rest for visitors at Southern Funeral Home, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore until Wednesday 19th 9am, when she w

McLEOD, Pauline Mary (nee Griffiths), of Gore. Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Friday, August 14, 2026, aged 78 years. Wife of the late Iain, loved Mum and mother-in-law of *Sandra, Colin and Charlaine Black (Perth), Mark and Victoria (Te Anau), and cherished Nana of Darci. Loved sister and sister-in-law of *John and Karen Griffiths and Colin Pasco (Gore), Sue and Steve Monson (Christchurch), Anne and Muff Douglas (Christchurch), Helen and Russell Hardie (Dipton), and

PEIRCE, Roderick John (Rod), (of Millers Flat), Peacefully at Ribbonwood Country Home on Friday, August 14, 2026 aged 89 years. Loved and cherished husband of Judith (nee Favel) for 65 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Greg and Erin (Esperance, WA), Richard and Debbie (Waikaka Valley), Darryl and Lynley (Millers Flat), Melanie (Brisbane, QLD), cherished Grandad of Hayden, Tarryn, Janelle; Bridgette, Melissa, Alex, Simon; Steph, Georgie, Leon; Tylah, Jaimee, Sasha; and lo

LAVENDER, Owen Raymond - Peacefully, surrounded byhis loving family at Arvida Care Centre, Queenstown;aged 86 years, on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Dearly loved husband of Colleen,for 61 years, much loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Andrea andSimon Boyd (Christchurch), Michelle and Dave Bradley (Queenstown), Louise and Michael Hailes (Balfour),adored Granddad of Victoria and Sam; Isabelle, Emma and Dan; Molly, Abby and Isla, loved brother and brother-in-law of Brian