CONNELL, Henry Passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 4, 2026; Aged 74 years. Much loved husband of Philippa, dearly loved father of Sarah, Charles and Lucy, and adored Poppa of Arthur, Edward and George. He will be remembered for his quick wit, storytelling and a remarkable medical career that helped so many. A celebration of Henry's life will be held at the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street, Wānaka, at 3pm, on Saturday August 15. Guests are invited to a gathering at the family home afterwards. Messages to P O Box 31, Alexandra 9340

EASTON, Raeleen Joyce (Rae) (née Hutchison, formerly White) Passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026; aged 65 years. Cherished and much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Kristi and Chris Read (Greymouth), Jessica and Matt Mackinlay (Dunedin), and the late Erica Rae White, adored Raema and Nanny of Henry, Samson, Lottie, and Ava, dearly loved daughter of the late Bob and Gay Hutchison, loved sister and sister-in-law of Helen and Ken Dynes (Wanaka), Kevin and Carolyn Hutchison (Dunedin), and treasured Aunty of all her nieces and nephew, now reunited with her much-loved dogs, Rupert, and Paddy. A special acknowledgement and heartfelt thanks to the staff of Te Nikau Hospital,Greymouth, Christchurch Oncology and Cancer Society, Greymouth A memorial service to celebrate Rae's life will be held in the Alexandra Bowling Club, 2 Poole Road, Alexandra, at 1pm, on Saturday, August 8. Rae requested everyone to wear bright colours in her memory. Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz Messages may be sent to Kristi Read, 49 Marsden Road, Greymouth 7805, or Jessica Mackinlay, 44 Durham Street, Dunedin, 9011.

DIREEN, Kevin Richard (“Big K”) 09.03.1953 - 02.08.2026 Died at home in Hannah’s Clearing, Haast. Dearly loved husband of Elaine (Ellie), loved son of the late Monica and Dick, loved brother of Mike, Brian, Marie, and the late Catherine, loved Stepdad of Jodi, Andrew, and Lisa, loved Poppy to Taylah, and Scott, a loved brother-in-law, nephew, and cousin, and a good mate to many. — K has been privately cremated as per his wishes. In lieu of flowers a donation to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and can be made at www.lighttheway.org.nz Messages to Elaine Direen at P.O.Box 111, Haast 7886 or via Facebook Messenger.

JORY, Richard Samuel (Dick) -- It is with sadness that we share the passing of Dick on Thursday July 23, 2026. Loved husband of Dawn for almost 70 years, father and father-in-law of Steven, Phillip and Sally, and Richard and Jo, a proud grandfather of his six grandchildren and the late Rebecca, and his three great-grandchildren. Psalm 45:2 "You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever" Special thanks to Linda Buckley, David and Denise Galvin, Ranui Rest Home, Teviot Rest Home, Highland Pharmacy, and St John Ambulance. -- A service to celebrate Dick's life will be held in the Roxburgh Baptist Church, 26 Scotland Street, Roxburgh at 1.00pm on Tuesday August 4. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Jory Family c/- 4 Chapple Street, Alexandra, 9320

WALLER, Brian Arthur, of Cromwell Died at home August 4, 2026, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gwendoline. Loved father of Mark and his partner Michelle, and Lynne. Loved step-father of Paul and Jacquie Maydon, Nicholas Maydon (deceased), Kirsten Maydon (deceased). Much loved grandfather of Fleur Maydon.  Loved brother-in-law and uncle of Dorothy Page and Judith Page. As per Brian’s wishes a private memorial will be held at a later date. Messages to The Waller Family, P O Box 31, Alexandra, 9340. Rest in peace Dad/Granddad. We will miss you.

SLOAN - Andrew John Passed away peacefully on Saturday July 25, 2026 Surrounded by love. 47 years young, after an incredibly courageous and brave battle. Forever loved by Cherie, Oscar, Charlie and Harry - Andrew's three little (not so little) monkeys. A loved son, son-in law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a treasured friend and inspiration to so many. Our sincerest thanks to Aspiring Care for their love and care given to Andrew. Our deepest gratitude to the huge medical team that has cared and supported Andrew and our families. To Andrew's Neurosurgeon, Mr Taha, there's not enough words to express our deep appreciation for your care, skills, and compassion. Thank you for giving our family eight more years of memories. A celebration of Andrew's life will be held at Lake Hawea Station, 22 Timaru Creek Road, at 1pm, on Saturday August 1. As this will be outdoors, please wrap up warm and bring a blanket! Finally, the biggest thank you goes to Andrew - Thank you for never giving up. Rest with love x 'Be the best version of yourself, every day, always'

SMYTH, Carol Anne - On July 26, 2026 peacefully at Golden View Care, Cromwell. Loved wife of the late Colin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kaye and Arnold (Wanaka), Jo and Rob (Cromwell), Tony and Cathy (Christchurch), loved Nana of her grandchildren Jolanda & Jared, Jordan & Harley, Matt & Dylan. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Golden View Care. A private farewell has been held. Messages to Smyth Family, c/- P O Box 31, Alexandra 9340

SIM, Ivan Rae, -- Peacefully on Friday July 10, 2026, at Ranui Home and Hospital; in his 97th year. Loved and loving husband of the late Jo, loved Dad of Greg, Tony and Liz, Susanna and Tim, Deborah and Ivan, Angela and Ivan, Alex and Marissa, and fond father-in-law of the late Rosco, loved Grandad and Great-Grandad of all his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren, and a loved brother and brother-in-law of Evelyn and Les. RIP -- A service for Ivan will be held in St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 3 Killarney Street, Alexandra at 11.00am on Friday July 24, followed by burial at Alexandra Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to 571b Crawford Hills Road, Galloway 9387.

MAYEN, Wilhelmina (Min) — On July 15, 2026. Passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Aspiring Care, Wanaka; in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of Nick* for 70 years, much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Henri and Diane, Johnny and Trudy, and Sue*, dearest Oma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Barry and Maria*, and a favourite Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased). The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Dave & Estelle, and the staff at Aspiring Care for their overwhelming compassion and support throughout Min’s journey. A celebration of Min’s life will be held in The Holy Family Catholic Church, 145 Aubrey Road, Wanaka at 12:00 pm on Saturday July 18, followed by interment at Hawea Cemetery. Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.nz Messages to the Mayen Family at 18 Finch Street, Wanaka 9305.

DUNN, Frances Helen (Helen) of Clyde Passed away peacefully on Saturday July 11, 2026, after a short stay at Ranui Rest Home; aged 95.  Beloved wife of Lloyd*, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony* and Sue, Alastair and Lee, Graham, and Barbara and Scott. Dearly loved Grandmother of 9, and Great Grandmother of 16. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Meriel and Norman* Eadie, and Allan and Adrienne Marshall, cherished Aunt to her many nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased) A celebration of Helen's life will be held at St Enoch's Church, 12 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 11.00am, on Friday July 17, followed by private family burial. Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers donations to St Enochs Church would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 65 Govan Road, RD3, Alexandra 9393

REID, Lindsay Davies -- Passed in peace on July 9, 2026; aged 90.  Youngest son of the late James (Jim) and Gwendoline Reid (Arrowtown), and brother of the late Keith, and Ivan. Dearly loved husband of Gill and wonderful father to the late Christopher, and of his daughters Joanna, Melanie, Rebecca, and Amy. Father-in-law of Jamie Kirk, and Jemarl Paerata. Cherished grandad of Elliot, Ollie, and Luca.  May your generous and patient spirit live on. A great friend and teacher to many.  A service will be held in the St John's Presbyterian Church, Berkshire Street, Arrowtown, at 1.00pm, on Thursday July 16. Messages to 18 Cedar Drive, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300

GOYEN, John (Jack) Franklyn - Late of Alexandra - On Wednesday July 8, 2026, at Aspiring Care Wanaka. Son of the late Thomas Raymond and Ellen Sarah Goyen (nee McConnell) of East Taieri. Dearly loved husband of Jackie, loved dad of Karen and Michael Reading, Bridgette and Paul van den Broek, Rebecca and Hami Smiler, and grandfather to Joshua, David, Daniel, Claire, Melinda, Jessica, Simon, and Anna, and great/great grandfather to 20. - A service for Jack will be held in the Cellar Door, 143A Centennial Ave, Alexandra, at 2pm on Wednesday July 15. Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz. Messages to Jackie Goyen and family c/- Aspiring Care, 21 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka 9305

ORCHARD, Earl McGarry 17204 ME1 RNZN At Dunstan Hospital on July 11, 2026; in his 81st year. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Diane for 57 years. Loved Dad of Kevin, Aaron and Melanie (Australia), Donna and Jimmy, loved Pop of Shaun and Kristy, Luke and Dana, Hayley, Jesse and Beth, Greer, Flynt, Neeve, Jayden, and Patrick, Great Pop to Brylee, Isobelle, Elliot and wee Silvie. - Thank you to Oncology Dunedin, Roxburgh Medical Centre and Dunstan Hospital for your care and support. As per Earl's wishes a private farewell has been held. A service of remembrance will be held at a later date. Messages to The Orchard Family, 89 Cheviot Road, Roxburgh, 9500

PERKINS, David Joseph (Perky), formerly of Dunedin. Peacefully at Aspiring Care, Wanaka on June 27, 2026; aged 82 years. Loved husband of the late Maureen Perkins, devoted father and father-in-law to Brent*, Kerrie and Eric (Karitane), Patrick and Tracey (Wanaka), super grandad to Nicol, Dylan, Brent and Taylor, Josh, Jake and Gabbie, Jorja, Lisa and Jacinta, loved great GG to Izzy, Madison, and Darcy, eldest child of Alan* and Vida* Perkins, loved brother and brother-in-law of Ellen and Ian (Western Australia), Gordon and Sandra (Alexandra), Stan & Adrienne (Christchurch), Pat & Dick (Wellington), and much loved by all his nieces and nephews. A huge thank you for the most amazing care Dave received by all the staff at Aspiring Care (Hawea wing), you always went over and above, and we are so very grateful beyond words. To all our family and friends that assisted with Dad during his dementia journey we are eternally grateful. -A memorial service to celebrate David's life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2.00pm, on Thursday 9th July. In lieu of flowers donation to Dementia NZ would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.co.nz Messages to the Perkins family, 121 Lachlan Ave, Hawea Flat 9382. (*denotes deceased)

BANKS, Jennifer Ann Elizabeth, on June 30, 2026; aged 42 years. Jenny passed peacefully surrounded by her family, after a long struggle with frontotemporal dementia. Beloved daughter of Tony and Judy, Mum of Ella, very much loved by Lukas, and also her siblings Carolyn, Alistair, Ashley and their families. We would like to thank the staff at Ranui in Alexandra, and Cameron Cottage in Dunedin, for their loving care of Jenny. Jenny's amazing life will be celebrated in St Aidan's Anglican Church, 42 Shannon Street, Alexandra at 2pm, on Thursday July 9. If any attendees would like to contribute a story or photo to share in a book commemorating Jenny's life, please bring them. In lieu of flowers, donations to Stepping Stones Trust will be appreciated and may be left at the service, or online at https://stepstone.org.nz/donate/. Messages to 211, RD1 Blackman Road, Alexandra 9391.

FRATER, Alan Nicolas (Butch) Passed at Ranui, Alexandra, on June 23, 2026; Aged 87 years. Alan has gone peacefully to the big shearing shed in the sky and will no longer be a menace on his mobility scooter on the tracks around Alexandra. He will be sadly missed by all his family and the wonderful carers at Castlewood and Ranui. Thank you team. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Messages to The Frater Family, PO Box 166, Leithfield Beach

EVANS, Ian David — of Newry, Northern Ireland. On June 18, 2026, passed suddenly at home, aged 57. Dearly loved husband of Lisa, loved Dad of Bradley and Callum, and cherished friend to many. A service and celebration for Ian will be held in The Cellar Door,143 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 11am on Monday, June 29. Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.nz In lieu of flowers, donations to No Man Left Behind would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to The Evans Family, P O Box 31, Alexandra 9340.

CARRUTHERS, Elizabeth Leigh (Lizzie, Jim, Else). At Fork Farm, on Monday, June 22, 2026. Gorgeous wife and best friend of Phill and adored mother of Hillary and Fiona Hunt, youngest daughter of Meyrick* and Maire* (nee Sanders) Carruthers of Taumata, sister of Rosemary Carruthers of Timaru, Margaret Memory of Christchurch, and Michelle Carruthers of Balclutha (*denotes deceased). A celebration of Lizzie's life will be held in the Fork Farm garden, 100 Maungawera Valley Road at 2.00pm on Friday June 26. Livestream at www.affinityfunerals.nz

WILSON, Jocelyn Ethel Passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on June 18, 2026; aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of David for 70 years, much loved and cherished mother to Mark, Philip, Jeremy, Sarah, and Tim, treasured grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother to 11. ~A life lived with practical faith, generous love and resurrection hope~ A service to celebrate Jocelyn’s life will be held in the Wanaka Presbyterian Church, 94 Tenby street, Wanaka, at 11.00am on Thursday, June 25, followed by a burial in the Wanaka Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Upper Clutha Palliative Care Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Wilson family, c/- Affinity Funerals, 113 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9391

RYAN, Richard John (Heggison) -At Dunstan Hospital after a fierce battle with cancer, on June 14, 2026; aged 61. Beloved father of Brylee and Brodie, stepfather and Chloe and Courtney. Loved grandad of Albie and Novalee. Loved brother of Lisa and Tracy. Friend of Julie, Steve, Charlie and Aidan. Loved by the extended Holland family. - A service for Richard will be held in the Clyde Fire Station, 44 Sunderland Street, Clyde, at 1pm, on Thursday 18 June. Messages to 24 Boundary Road, Alexandra 9320

SINCLAIR, Gavin Stuart It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Gav who lost his battle after a very brief illness; Surrounded by his loving family and friends at Dunstan Hospital on June 8, 2026; Aged 65. Deeply loved husband and best friend of Karen, cherished Dad of Taine, Jade and Tayla. Adored grandad Gav of Kora-lee. Beloved son of Rona and Stuart*, loved son-in-law of Ann and Keith*. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Riki and Sally, Carol and Noel, and Barry*. Gavin will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. (*Denotes deceased) A service to celebrate Gav's life will be held in the Cellar Door, 143A Centennial Ave, Alexandra, at 11am, on Saturday June 13 followed by burial at the Alexandra Cemetery. Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz. Messages to 6 Clutha Street, Alexandra 9320

WATERS, Christine (Chris) On June 3, 2026, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 79 years, almost made it to her 80th birthday party. Much loved by her family and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Dunedin Hospital’s ICU for their excellent care of Chris. - A service to celebrate Chris’ life will be held in the Cromwell and Districts Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth Street, Cromwell, at 1.30pm, on Friday, June 12 (her birthday), followed by burial at Cromwell Cemetery. No flowers please. Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.nz Messages to Chris Waters Family, PO Box 31, Alexandra 9340

MIDDLETON, Beverley Judith (Jude) -- On May 29, 2026, peacefully, with family by her side, at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde; aged 77 years. Loved wife of Ian*, loved mother of Richard and Jenni, Anna and Hamish, loved Granbee of Bella, and Jack; Maggie, and Baxter, loved daughter of Romola* and Sandy* Ross, and a loved sister of Peter*, Pamela, Duncan*, Louise, and their families.Thank you to the staff of Dunstan Hospital for their exceptional compassion and energy in caring for Jude and her family. -- A service to celebrate Jude’s life will be held in St Columba’s Anglican Church, 167 Upton Street, Wanaka at 1.30pm on Thursday June 4. The service will be livestreamed at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz Messages to 52 Lagoon Avenue, Albert Town 9305.

Murray Roger Kirk – “Kirky” - On Thursday May 21,2026 peacefully at home, surrounded by his precious family, aged 52 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Lizzie. Proud and “funny” Dad of Annie, James, Charlotte and Meg. Loved eldest son of Peter and Sue Kirk, and brother and brother-in-law of Graeme and La, and Rodney and Nic. Respected son-in-law of the late Bill and Judy Mason. Cherished brother-in-law of Biddy and Andrew, and Greta. Adored uncle of Rebekah, Hamish, William, Harriet, Molly, Zoe, Forbes, Duncan, Elsie and Clara. A special heartfelt thank you to Nic Norman and the Hospice team for their amazing care and compassion. A service for Kirky will be held in WS Hickey Woolstore, Main Road, Omakau, at 2pm, on Friday May 29. Livestream of the service, please visit affinityfunerals.co.nz. In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Kirk family: 896 Glassford Road, RD 2, Omakau.