Death Notices

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Present Services

McGeorge, Pamela Joan

Date of service:

29 April 2024 - 2:00pm

McGeorge, Pamela (nee MacGregor) of Wanaka, died suddenly on April 22, 2024. Much loved wife of Russell and loving mother to Alastair, Rachael, Dougal and Fiona and their families, grandmother to her seven grandchildren and sister to Ian. Pamela’s funeral service will be held in Edgewater Resort, Sargood Drive, Wanaka, at 2.00pm, on Monday April 29 , all welcome. In lieu of flowers donations to the Upper Clutha Palliative Care Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to: The McGeorge Family, 7 Gawn Lane, Aspiring Village, Wanaka 9305.

Venue:

Edgewater Events Center

Stewart, Graeme Robertson

Date of service:

29 April 2024 - 10:00am

Stewart, Graeme Robertson of Bannockburn. Passed away at his home on Sunday, April 21, 2024 in his 73rd year. Soul mate and husband of Mary for 43 years and much loved Dad of James and Emily, (Bannockburn) and the late Esme Stewart, loved brother and brother-in-law of Alistair and Millais, (Goulburn) Gordon and Christine, (Bannockburn) Cathy and Ian MacPherson, (Christchurch), Linda Crooks and Paul Naylor, (Christchurch) Bill and Gill Crooks, (Arrowtown) and a very special cousin to Jennifer Sutherland, (Cromwell), much loved Uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service for Graeme will be held in the Bannockburn Hall, at 10.00am on Monday, April 29, followed by interment in the Nevis Cemetery. Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.nz. In lieu of flowers donations to St John’s Ambulance Service would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to: 444 Bannockburn Road, RD 2, Cromwell 9384.

Venue:

Bannockburn Hall
18 Hall Raod
Bannockburn

Past Services

Attwood, Neil

Date of service:

24 April 2024 - 2:00pm

ATTWOOD, Neil, Passed away peacefully at Ranui Court Retirement Village on April 19, 2024; aged 86 years. Loving husband of the late Noelene. Dearly loved Father and Father-in-law of Susan and John and Nadine and Darren. Adored Grandad of Chris, Hayden, Sarah, David, Danielle and Connor and Great Grandad of Lilly, Ava, Ellie, Izzy and Willow. A service for Neil will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2pm on Wednesday April 24 followed by private cremation. Neil’s service will be livestreamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Attwood Family, 24 Blyth Street, Clyde 9330.

Venue:

Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel

Waldron, Valentine Gerard

Waldron, Valentine Gerard

Date of service:

06 April 2024 - 10:00am

Waldron, Valentine Gerard (Val) 7 May 1937 – 1 April 2024 (86 years) Cherished husband of Mary and the late Vera. Adored father of John, Catherine, Matthew, Tom and Ruth and father in law of the late Marie, Dave, Julie, Julia and Nigel. Beloved Grandad to Cara and Grady, Bert and Justine, Monique, Annajhay, Jack, Maddi, Neve, Hannah, Lachie, Emily and Tanner, Charlotte, Patrick, Elizabeth, Angus, Liam, Conor, Breanna and Jonty and great grandad of Daniel. A Service for Val will be held in St John The Baptist Catholic Church, 3 Killarney Street, Alexandra, on Saturday April 6 2024, at 11 00am. Rosary for Val will be held in the Church at 5 00pm on Friday April 5. Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.nz A spirited member of the high country and farming community and will be sadly missed by all. A very special thank you to the wonderful team at the Maniototo Health Services (Ranfurly Chalets). In lieu of flowers donations to Maniototo Health Services would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Waldron Family, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320

Venue:

St John The Baptist Catholic Church
3 Killarney Street

King, Lawrence Sydney

King, Lawrence Sydney

Date of service:

03 April 2024 - 12:30pm

KING, Lawrence Sydney,Of Cromwell formerly of Dunedin passed peacefully at Ripponburn Resthome on March 27,2024. Dearly loved husband of the late Delcie, loved father of Karen (Dunedin), Brent (Australia) and the late Janice. Grandad to Frances and Sophie; Damien and Sarah. We as a family wish to personally thank Jenny and the nursing staff of Ripponburn Resthome for their exceptional care of our Dad over the years. A memorial service to celebrate Laurie’s life will be held in Mary Immaculate and the Irish Martyrs Catholic Church, 2 Sligo Street, Cromwell at 1.30pm on Wednesday March 3. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to: Karen Speer, 16 A Coughtrey Street, St. Clair Dunedin 9012.

Venue:

Mary Immaculate and the Irish Martyrs Catholic Church
2 Sligo Street

Lundt, Hendrik Johannes

Lundt, Hendrik Johannes

Date of service:

28 March 2024 - 12:00pm

Lundt, Hendrik Johannes, passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2024, aged 58. Dearly loved husband of Cherie. Brother of Buks, Juan and Gerhard. A celebration of Hendrik’s life will be held in Affinity Funeral Home, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 1 00pm on Thursday March 28, 2024, followed by private cremation. Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.nz In lieu of flowers donations to Central Otago Hospice are welcome and may be left at the service. Messages to the Lundt family,143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320.

Venue:

Affinity Funeral Home
143A Centennial Avenue

Gray, Alan Douglas

Gray, Alan Douglas

Date of service:

26 March 2024 - 12:30pm

Gray, Alan Douglas (Shorty) -Peacefully on March17, 2024; Aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Lesley (nee Campbell), deeply loved Dad of Angela(Dunedin), Callum and Samantha (Auckland) and Grandy to Angus and Archer. - A service for Alan will be held at the Lake Dunstan Boat Club, McNulty Inlet, Cromwell, at 1.30pm on Tuesday March 26. Messages to 19 Leitrum Street, Cromwell 9310

Venue:

Lake Dunstan Boat Club
McNulty Inlet

Moore, Ivan Ronald

Moore, Ivan Ronald

Date of service:

20 March 2024 - 12:00pm

Moore, Ivan Ronald (Bones/Ron) – Cherished son of * Arthur and *Nell Moore (Roxburgh), beloved brother and brother-in-law of * Mary and * Ian Crossan (Roxburgh),*Lorna* and *Tommy, *John and Alice Moore (Roxburgh), *Iris and *Bill Anderton (Milton), Arthur and *Jenny Moore (Roxburgh), * Brian and Carol Moore (Mosgiel), Ross and Trish Moore (Temuka), Betty and * John Maxwell (Oamaru), Bobby and Kaye Moore (Clydevale), Raelene and John Altenburg (Milton), *Eleanor and Alistar Yeoman (Ashburton), Garry and Piki Moore (Roxburgh). ‘You’ll be sorely missed dear Brother but never forgotten’ *denotes deceased Bones will be lying in state at Garry’s home, at 12 Teviot Street Roxburgh.

Venue:

Roxburgh Town Hall
132 Scotland Street
Roxburgh

Clearwater, Audrey Mollie

Date of service:

15 March 2024 - 10:30am

CLEARWATER, Audrey Mollie – nee Martin of Alexandra formerly of Heddon Bush. - Passed peacefully at Ranui Home and Hospital on March 13, 2024; In her 89th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bryson, loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne and John (Palmerston North), Evan (Nelson), adored Nana of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. A friend to many. – A graveside service for Audrey will be held at the Winton Cemetery, Devereux Roade, Winton, at 11.30am on Friday March 15. Messages to 25 Jensen Street, Palmerston North 4410

Venue:



Elder, George Robertson

Elder, George Robertson

Date of service:

14 March 2024 - 12:30pm

ELDER, George Robertson, on Tuesday, 5th March 2024 at Ranui Home Alexandra; aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of Hazel, much loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Alison (USA), Susan and John Williams (Christchurch), Christine (Auckland), and Ruth (Glasgow), fond Grandad of Meghan and Cory, loved brother of Cecil Duff (Wellington). The family would like to thank sincerely all those who have helped with George’s care over the last 4 years. A service to celebrate George’s life will be held in St. Enoch’s Church, Centennial Avenue, Alexandra at 1.30pm on Thursday March 14, followed by a private cremation. Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.nz. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to: The Elder Family, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320.

Venue:

St Enoch's Church Alexandra
12 Centennial Avenue

Ormandy, Mary Constance

Ormandy, Mary Constance

Date of service:

13 March 2024 - 12:30pm

ORMANDY, Mary Constance - Born January 9, 1932, passed peacefully on March 9, 2024, at Ranui Home. She leaves behind her son Tony, Annette and grandchildren Victoria, Elizabeth, and Kieran. The family thanks Ranui Home staff for their care. - A celebration of Mary's life will be held in the Affinity Funerals Chapel, 143A Centennial Ave, Alexandra, at 1:30pm, on Wednesday March 13 followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Johns would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Mary's strength and resilience will be deeply missed. Messages to Ormandy family, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320

Venue:

Affinity Funeral Home
143A Centennial Avenue

Macdonald, Robyn Jean

Date of service:

12 March 2024 - 12:00pm

Macdonald, Robyn Jean 3/12/1963 - 6/3/2024 Robyn passed away peacefully after a long illness in Christchurch. Loving mother and friend of Isaac Sister and sister in law of Iain and Caroline, Graham, Blair and Helena Fun loving auntie “Rotten” to Fiona, Moira and Emma,Rosanna and Ben, and caring aunt to Chantelle. A good friend to many. - A garden party celebration of Robyn’s life will be held at Hikuwai Cottage, 1 Hikuwai Dr ,Albert Town ,Wanaka, at 1 pm, on Tuesday March 12 followed by burial at the Wanaka Cemetery. Messages to Iain Macdonald, Lochiel RD1 , Winton 9781

Venue:

Hikuwai Cottage
1 Hikuwai Drive,
Albert Town

Hiscock, Ronald Richard

Hiscock, Ronald Richard

Date of service:

11 March 2024 - 12:00pm

Hiscock, Ronald Richard (Ron) - On March 4, 2024 peacefully at Dunstan Hospital; aged 84 years. Beloved eldest son of the late Ivan and Margaret (Madge), loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Judith and Ivan Roulston, the late John, and Lloyd and Desna (Dunedin), loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service for Ron will be held in the Affinity Chapel, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 1pm, on Monday March 11, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Coastguard, Clyde would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 2 Burkes Drive, St Leonards, Dunedin 9022

Venue:

Affinity Funeral Home
143A Centennial Avenue

Smith, Gloria Susan Florence Frances

Smith, Gloria Susan Florence Frances

Date of service:

11 March 2024 - 10:00am

Smith,(Gloria) Sue, - Passed in peace at Ranui Resthome, Alexandra on Sunday 3 March, 2024 after residing in Millers Flat, Dunedin and Orewa. Loved wife of Brian, Mother of Caroline Jessop and Tim Smith, Grandmother to Max, Zoe, Daniel, Rebecca, Jak, Georgie, Joel and Caitlin. Also Great Grandmother to Ivy, Margot and Sullivan, and Mother in law to Heather Smith and Mark Jessop. - A graveside funeral for Sue will be held in the Millers Flat Cemetery, 9/43 Craig Flat Road, Millers Flat, at 11 00am,on Monday March 11 , followed by afternoon tea at home. Family & friends welcome. Messages to [email protected]

Venue:

Millers Flat Cemetery

Morris, Sylvia

Morris, Sylvia

Date of service:

26 February 2024 - 1:00pm

Morris, Sylvia Drummond,(nee Bethune), Peacefully on February 22, 2024, in her 87th year, at Aspiring Enliven Care Centre, Wanaka. Loved wife of Sandy, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Tim, Scooter and Nicky. A big thank you to all the staff at Aspiring Enliven for their wonderful care. A service for Sylvia will be held in St Columba’s Anglican Church,167 Upton Street, Wanaka, at 1 00pm on Monday February 26,. Donations to Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust and St John Wanaka would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages C/O 247 Mt Barker Road, Wanaka, 9382

Venue:

St Columba's Anglican Church Wanaka
167 Upton Street

Rose, Barry Willcocks

Rose, Barry Willcocks

Date of service:

11 February 2024 - 1:00pm

ROSE, Barry Willcocks (Spock): On January 28, 2024, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village,Christchurch, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, amazing loving father to Roy and Leanne (Timaru), Tracey and Paul Snape (Christchurch), Charlie (Paul) and Sid, (Tauranga), adored grandad of Josh, and Olivia, Brodie, Jesse, and Kade; Henry, and Olly; Nic, Cameron, and Julia; and loved great-grandad to his eight great-grandchildren. Special thanks to all the staff at Lady Wigram and Aspiring Lifestyle Village (Wanaka) for the wonderful care and support given to Barry and family. In accordance with Barry’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service to celebrate Barry’s life will be held in the Pavilion at Edgewater Resort, 54 Sargood Drive, Lake Wanaka at 2pm on Sunday, February 11, 2024 Livestream at www.affinityfunerals.nz. Messages may be addressed to The family of the late Barry Rose, c/- P.O. Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

Venue:

The Pavillion Edgewater Resort
54 Sargood Drive
Wanaka

Walsh, Dorothy Margaret

Walsh, Dorothy Margaret

Date of service:

03 February 2024 - 12:30pm

WALSH, Dorothy Margaret (nee Hore) - Peacefully on 11 January 2024 in Cromwell (Previously Dunedin), aged 85. Much loved and treasured Mother and Mother-in-law of Susan Walsh (Cromwell), Lynda Walsh-Pasco and Gary Pasco (Wanaka) and Steven and Tania Walsh (Auckland). Much loved Grandma of David and Amy Kornyei, Alex and Amelia Pasco and James and Clara Walsh. Loved Sister and Sister-in-law of John and Margaret Hore (Dunedin) and Ross and Dorothy Hore (Auckland). A loved Aunt and Great-Aunt to her Nieces, Nephews and all extended family. "A very special friend to many". Thank you to all the Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists and Carers that have assisted Mum. A Memorial Service for Dorothy will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 1.30pm, on Saturday February 3. In lieu of flowers, donations to Central Otago Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Dorothy’s service will be livestreamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream Messages to 8 Lansdown Street, Wanaka 9305.

Venue:

Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel

Macintosh, Aveleen Margaret

Date of service:

30 January 2024 - 2:00pm

MACINTOSH, Aveleen Margaret,(nee Uren). Passed away peacefully on January 25 2024 at Ripponburn Hospital, in her 81st year. Dearly loved wife of Rex, loved mother of Les Macintosh and Shar King, loved Nana of her 6 grandchildren and great Nana of 3, beloved sister of  the late Trevor and Imelda Ure, the late Maureen Uren, Jeffrey and Carol Uren, and Carolyn and Jeff Frisby.  At Aveleens request, we are to have sing-song country and western music. Aveleeen will be at home at 179 Ruffell Road, RD3, Cromwell, Tarras on Saturday the 27th January from 11am, until Monday the 29th January 2024 11am. Family and friends welcome. A Private cremation will follow. 

Venue:

DIRECT CREMATION

Mackenzie, Rae Mary

Date of service:

30 January 2024 - 10:00am

MACKENZIE Rae Mary (nee Smaill) Passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024 at home in Lake Hawea with family, aged 89. Dearly beloved wife of the late Robert, and beloved mother and mother-in-law of Joanne (deceased) and Phillip, Stuart and Nicola, Darryl and Julie, April and Ian. Beloved by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A blessing will be held when her ashes are interred alongside Robert at the Moutere Hills Cemetery. Messages to P O Box 54, Lake Hawea, 9345.

Venue:

DIRECT CREMATION

Kahukura, Hohepa

Date of service:

27 January 2024 - 10:00am

KAHUKURA, Hohepa, (Joe) of Omakau, passed away peacefully at home on 22nd January 2024 aged 87. A much loved husband, brother, father, uncle, grand, great, great great and great, great, great, grandfather, and friend to many. Joe is lying in state with us at 9 Harvey Street, Omakau, The family would like to acknowledge Joes siblings and their spouses - Ka Ropiha (Flaxmere), Junior Solomon and Hilary Kahukura (Invercargill), Marlene Fox (Christchurch), Agnes and Gordon Chapman (Whakaki), Haami Strongman (Whangarei), John Waller (Clydevale). Also Hilary Strongman*, Sarah Kate and Fraser Chase*, Karepa Hura*, Heperi Solomon Kahukura*, Rona and Dave Haitana*, Puhimoana Ropina (Puck)*, Moana Nui A Kiwa Kahukura*, Luana Moe Roa Kahukura and Rex Strum*, James Cliff Kahukura*, Christopher Fox* Kahukura - The feathers that guide the flight A service to celebrate Joes life will be held in the Omakau Rugby Club Rooms, at 11am on Saturday 27th January 2024 followed by light refreshments. Joe will be laid to rest with his eternal love Henrietta Te Whe Kahukura in a burial at the Drybread cemetery Nau mai, Haere mai. Moe mai ra oku papa Messages to Kahukura Family, PO Box 79 Omakau, 9352 *Denotes deceased

Venue:

Dry bread Cemetery

White, Noel William

White, Noel William

Date of service:

26 January 2024 - 12:00pm

White, Noel William, S/No 17211 Peacefully at home, with his loving family by his side, on Thursday 18, 2024. Dearly loved husband of the late Hilda, beloved dad of Glenn and Bec (Sydney) and Darrell and Em (Wellington). A service to celebrate Noel’s life will be held in Affinity Funeral Home, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 1 00pm on Friday January 26, 2024, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimers NZ are welcome and may be left at the service.We would like to thank the Mitre 10 Team, Hospice, District Nurses, HealthCentral and all of Noel’s friends for their incredible help, support and laughs. Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.nz. Messages to [email protected]

Venue:

Affinity Funeral Home
143A Centennial Avenue

Reichel, Wesley Stuart

Reichel, Wesley Stuart

Date of service:

25 January 2024 - 0:00am

Reichel, Wesley Stuart (Wes). Of Millers Flat, in his 76th year. Passed away peacefully on Saturday January 20, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Dearly loved husband of PJ, devoted father and father in law of Brooke and Daniel; Sarah and Simon, and much loved and proud Grandpop of Kurt; Maddie and Henry; Iylah and Arlo. Forever missed Furdad of Boofie. A service to celebrate Wes’s life will be held in the Millers Flat Hall,1665 Teviot Road, Millers Flat,at 1pm, on Thursday January 25, followed by private cremation. Donations to the Millers Flat Fire Brigade and St John, Roxburgh would be appreciated and may be left at the service . Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.co.nz Messages to the Reichel Family, 5434 Ettrick - Raes Junction Road, Roxburgh 9572.

Venue:

Millers Flat Hall
1665 Teviot Rd

Logie, William Raymond

Date of service:

22 January 2024 - 9:30am

LOGIE, William Raymond (Ray) It is with deep sorrow that we announce Ray’s death on Friday January 19, 2024. Forever loved by his partner Lyne, much loved father of Ian and Jan and their partners Anna and Kath, loved uncle and their partners of Jacqui and Martin Hannagan, Mark and Paula Smith, Sharon and Reece Mulligan, loved great uncle of Tom, Will, Elliott, Tait, Eilish, Hamish and Neave. A family farewell for Ray has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at a later date. Messages to 97 Hazlett Street, Clyde 9330. “Let us journey to a lonely land I know. There’s a whisper on the night-wind, There’s a star, a gleam to guide us, And the Wild is calling, calling...let us go” ~Mush on Ray~, love Lyne

Venue:

Affinity Funeral Home
143A Centennial Avenue

Bryant, June Margaret Kate

Date of service:

20 January 2024 - 12:00pm

BRYANT, June Margaret Kate, - of Wanaka. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 15 2024 at Dunstan Hospital after a short illness; aged 87. Much loved wife of the late Reg. Dearly loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Sue and Andrew Penniket, and Neale Bryant. Dearly loved Nana of Logan, Sophie and Rik, and Charlotte, and great grandmother (“G”) of Ted and Louie. A loved sister-in-law, aunty and cousin. Friend to many. Sincere thanks to the health and care agencies who have helped in the past weeks. Special thanks to the staff at Wanaka Medical Centre, particularly Dr Jo Millis; and to the amazing staff at Dunstan Hospital. Many thanks to Mandy and Pete of Wanaka St John and to Dunedin Hospital staff. In accordance with June’s wishes, a private family service will be held. Messages to PO.Box 300, Wanaka 9343.

Venue:

Wanaka Cemetery

Sawers, Gerald Quenton

Sawers, Gerald Quenton

Date of service:

20 January 2024 - 9:30am

Sawers, Gerald Quenton (Gerry). Died peacefully in Ranui Resthome and Hospital, Alexandra on January 16, 2024. Dearly loved husband of the late June. Much loved father and father-in-law of Simon and Jan, Paul, the late John, Chris and Kirstin, Jeffrey and Sarah, and Peter. Loving Grandad of Quintin, Jessie and Jacob, Max, Dane and Lilly, James, Ruby and Lucy. A service to celebrate Gerry’s life will be held in Affinity Funeral Home, 143 A Centennial Avenue , Alexandra, at 10 30 am, on January 20, followed by a family burial at the Alexandra Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations for The Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to: 55 The Half Mile, Alexandra 9392.

Venue:

Affinity Funeral Home
143A Centennial Avenue