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SERVICES & TRIBUTES
UPCOMING SERVICES & TRIBUTES
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Ethel Bristow
BRISTOW, Ethel Patricia (nee Mosley) – Peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in her 99th year. Beloved wife of Harold*, loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter* and Chrys, and Tricia, loved Grandma of Jonathan and Sidonee, and Christopher*, loved great-Grandma of James. Loved sister of Olive, and Eion, cherished Aunty and good friend of many. Loved stepmother of Rowena and Trevor Taylor, Collin and Suzie Tukuitonga, “Forever young at heart” Special thank you to Alexandra St
May 20


Judith Gunnyon
GUNNYON, Judith (Jude) - Peacefully on Monday 18 May, 2026 at Goldenview Care, aged 80 years. Beloved partner of Pete for 30 years, inspiring and loving mother and mother-in-law of Hamish and Tracy, Jeremy and Vanessa, and Fiona and Simon, proud Granny of James and Phoebe; Chanelle and Oliver; and Anthony, Amy and Joshua; great-granny of Maisie and Harry, oldest sister of William* and Susan*. A big thank you to the staff at Goldenview, Cromwell Family Practice and Dunstan H
May 20


Murray Calvert
CALVERT, Murray David - Unexpectedly on Wednesday May 13, 2026, aged 70 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Corina for 45 years, cherished father and father-in-law of Reece and Aleisha, Daniel and Emma, loved and respected Poppa of Jacob, Mason; and Theo. Adored son of George* and Rena*, loved brother and brother-in-law of Paul and Frances, loved son-in-law of Coral and Alan* Mathieson, loved brother-in-law of Muir and Maxine, Kyla and Jason Gerken and all his nieces
May 19


Alexander King
KING Alexander Steven (Alex) Peacefully, with his family by his side at Southland Hospital, aged 94 years young. Alex has finally got to use his creation, delivered safely into the arms of his loving late wife, Lorna, on her 90th heavenly birthday, on Friday, 15 May 2026. Much loved father and father in-law of Stephanie and Richard McPhail, *Scott, Matthew and Melissa, treasured Grandad of Maggie and Hayden, Chelsea and Hamish, Molly and Ethan, Ben and Briana, Ella and Nick,
May 19


Norma Mitchell
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,
May 11


Thelma Reinke
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*
May 11


Henni Riepma
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.
May 7


Rod McMillan
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
May 7


Richie O'Meara
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
Apr 29


Adrienne Lee
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
Apr 28


Martin Cullinane
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
Apr 28


David Geeves
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
Apr 22


DOWLING, Michael William
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
Apr 13


Valma Fenton
Funeral service details for Valma Patricia FENTON
Apr 13


Joanna Gibson
Funeral service details for Joanna Mary GIBSON (nee Brown).
Mar 30


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 Marsh*,
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
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