MORRIS, Jennifer Margaret (Jenny, nee Coupe) – Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of Win for 63 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Catherine*, David and Gail, Richard and Carmen, and Rachael, loved Gran of Scott, Catherine, Erica, Leon, Rosie, and Andrew. A service to celebrate Jenny’s life will be held in St Aidans Anglican Church, Shannon Street, Alexandra, on Saturday, 20 June, at 11:00am, followed by private crema

STANTON Lorraine Ruth (nee Graeve) - Peacefully, at Hospice Southland, on Monday June 15, 2026, aged 76 years. Loved and devoted wife of Mike for 55 years, dearly loved and cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Rochelle and Wayne, Nathan and Fran, and Julianne. Devoted Gran to all of her Grandchildren. Loved daughter of the late Fred and Norma Graeve, loved sister and sister-in-law of *Margaret and *Raymond, Janice and *Morris, and *Alister. Admired by all her nieces and nephews

GUISE, Stephen John (Edendale), Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Dunedin Hospital, on Thursday, 11th June 2026, aged 61 years. Loved and cherished son of the *John and *Pauline, loved brother and brother-in-law of *David, Raewyn and Neville Knight, and loved Uncle Steve of Hannah, Hadlee, Brooklyn, and Ella. A celebration of Steve's life will be held in the Edendale Christian Activity Centre, George Street, Edendale on Friday, June 19th at 1.00pm, followed by refreshme

FAIRBAIRN, David – Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Windsor Park Care Home, on Friday, June 12, 2026, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of Jan and Ian Wylie, Craig and Tania Fairbairn, loved Pop of Thomas and Nicola Wylie, Kate and Matt Bayliss; Melissa, Mathew, and Erin, Great-Pop of Georgia, Hunter, Alex, Ben, Sullivan, Ruby, Maggie, and Beauden. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in Southern Funeral

FALCONER, Shirley Margaret (nee Weatherall) - Unexpectedly, but peacefully at her home at Gore, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Alan, loved mother and mother-in-law of Breck and Helen, Fraser and Sarah, and Lachlan, cherished grandmother of Elliot and Bonnie. A service to celebrate Shirley's life will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Thursday, June 18, at 11.00 am, followed by light refreshments, private

HAWKINS, Stewart Fredrick (Stew) – Peacefully at home with his family by his side, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, aged 63 years. Most cherished husband of Judy, adored father and father-in-law of Marissa and Justin, Rachel, Tamara and Henry, much loved Papa of Tuari, Macy-Leigh, Maia; Rawiri Atua, and Taumaru. “Gone to be with Jesus” Stew will be lying in state at home, En Hakkore, until Thursday evening. Tangi to celebrate Stew’s life will be held at home 207 Orangapai Road, Ranf

WATSON, John – Sadly, passed away, aged 89 years, on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. Dearly loved husband of Beverley. Loved father of Sally, Wendy, Susie and Andrew, cherished grandfather of Cameron, Anna, Alex*, Millie, Jasper, Storm, Jack, Max, Matilda, Fletcher, Amber and Wilbur. A memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held in St John’s Presbyterian Church, Berkshire Street, Arrowtown on Friday, 12 June at 12.00 pm, followed by a get together with family and friends a

BONNEY, Morag. — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Morag Bonney, who died peacefully, after a long illness, on June 2, 2026; aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Brian, reunited at last. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Coral and Don, Kevin and Karen, Marlene and Harold, Teresa and Richard, treasured Gran and Great-gran of all the grand babies. — A celebration of Morag’s life will be held on Monday, June 8, at 10 a.m., at St John the Babtist Church,

HERRON, Pauline Catherine (nee Walsh) – Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Gore Hospital, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Paul*, cherished and loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tania and Mark Shallard (Riversdale), Bob*, Jo Lawton (Gore), adored Nana of Hayley and Ollie, Tom; Kate, Josh, and Morgan. Loved daughter of Justin* and Margaret Walsh (Gore), loved sister and sister-in-law of Margaret and Neil McDiarmid (Mataura), John and

HARDY, Rachel May (nee Plaisted), Peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, after a short and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family, dearest friends, and her two cherished dogs, aged 48 years. Beloved and devoted wife of Campbell, Mum of Brayden, Kane, and Olivia, and Nan of Micha, cherished daughter of Edwin and Wendy, treasured sister of Amy, and much-loved Aunty. Rachel will be remembered for her grace, kindness, warmth, strength, and the love she shar

MCLAREN, Joan (nee Thompson) 24th January 1934 - 7th May 2026 Peacefully, at home, surrounded by family. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Gordon McLaren. Loving mother to Sandi, David and Vickie, and mother-in-law to Tony Hill. Cherished Nana to Jana, Hamish, Olivia and the late Fergus, Logan, Kristina and her 8 great-grandchildren. Loved sister of John Thompson and sister-in-law to Pam Thompson. Dear Aunty to Rebecca and Amber and Great-Aunty to Harriet and Eli. L

Cumming, Erica Marie, taken too soon on 20 May 2026, aged 62 years. Beloved daughter of Mary and Ernie. Dearly loved partner of Gregor. Adored sister of Heather, Ewen, Sonia, Tony, Robbie and Ange. Loved step-mum of Alyce and Ollie. Cherished aunty of Adam, Dylan, Riley, James, Cooper, Maycee and Marnie. Treasured member of the Ransfield whānau. Best friend of Māia, Rusty and Mel. Erica will be deeply missed by her wider family, friends and colleagues. The family want to esp

DAVENPORT, David Roland – Family are sad to announce the passing of David, peacefully at home in Queenstown, on Sunday, 24 May, 2026, in his 91st year. Very dear, and loved husband of Jocelyn, married 64 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Kathy, Julia and Peter and the late Johnathon. Dear Grandad of Jessica, Sarah, Matthew and Jenn and great Grandad of Elisha. A service to celebrate David’s life, will be held in St Peters Anglican Church, 2 Church Stre

BROWN, Tim William - on Sunday May 17 2026, doing what he loved and was passionate about, aged 36 years. Adored number one son of Ian and Lynette, much loved soul mate and best friend of Chrissy, cherished and adored dad of Ivy, deeply loved brother and brother-in-law of Kate and Stu, Nicola and Simon, and Emma, goofy and fun uncle of Charlotte and Hamish; Hudson and Arlo; treasured cousin and best friend of Ben and Tiahna. A great mate and idol to many. Fly high Tim. A ce

BLACKFORD, Jan (nee Hook) – Peacefully at Arvida Care Home, Queenstown, on Friday, 15 May 2026, aged 70 years. Dearly loved and adored wife of Cliff (Leigh), loved mother and mother-in-law of Alex and Rochelle and Kelly and Rhys. Cherished grandma of Karli, Jaxon, Winter and Aspen. “A golden heart, now at rest” A service to celebrate Jan’s life, will be held in St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, Cnr Ross and McBride Street, Queenstown, on Friday, 22 May at 2 pm, those unabl

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

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

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

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,

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,