On 19 March 2025, passed away peacefully at Leslie Groves Hospital Dunedin, in his 88th year.

Much loved husband of Cecilie.

Loved father of Emma, and grandfather of Kitty and Thomas.

A private service for Michael has been held.

Messages to 253 York Place Dunedin 9016 or cgeary777@gmail.com

Died  on Thursday, March20, 2025; aged 74.

Dearly loved by partner Colin, sister Linda, the Hayes family, Chanelle, Alan, Jack, and Ruby.

Thanks to Cheryl- family friend and supporter. 

Special thanks to the Otago Community Hospice, whose nursing staff provided exemplary and loving care for Shirley. 

A private cremation has been held.  

Passed away on Friday 21st March 2025 at Dunedin Public Hospital aged 70 years. 

Dearly loved son of the late Lewis and Betty 

Brother and Brother-in-law of Barry and Jane, and Sharon.

Uncle of Scott, Blair, Jess and Max

Great uncle of Millie, Macey, Lewis and Isla

The family wish to thank the staff at Redroofs Lifecare and ward 3C, Dunedin Public Hospital for their care shown to Dennis.

A service to celebrate the life of Dennis will be held at Gillions Chapel, 2 p.m. on Thursday 27th March 2025

Messages to the Mollison Family c/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin 9012 

Unexpectedly, in Dunedin, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025; aged 69.

Beloved Soulmate of Carolyn

Dearly loved by his children Sara, Aimee and Scott, Simon and Kyla, and Daniel and Natelle, and also by their children Frankie, Ruby, Vinnie, Bradley, Oakley, Charlie, and George.

Loved by his nephew, Richard. 

Cherished by his stepchildren Chris, Scott, Nick, Shannon, and Ana, and also by their children.

A service for Tim will be held at 11am, on Wednesday, March 26, in Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin, followed by a private cremation. 

Messages to the Aspinall Family, C/- Gillions Funeral Services. 

Passed away peacefully at Otago Community Hospice, on Wednesday, 19 March, 2025. 

Dearly beloved daughter of Arthur and Cicely; 

Loved sister of Heather, Terry, Neville, Lisa, and Rhonda; Loving mum of Jessica and Brad, Kim, and Rebecca

Adored Nanny of Paige, Liam, Marlee, Isaac, and Dallas. 

Loved Aunty of Patrick and Samantha. 

Special thanks to Dr. Chris Jackson of the Oncology Department at Dunedin Hospital, and to Caitlin and the team at Otago Community Hospice for their attentive care of Pauline. 

Donations to the Otago Community Hospice are greatly appreciated. 

A service for Pauline will be held at 2pm, Tuesday 25 March, in Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin. 

Messages to the family of Pauline Brown, C/- Gillions Funeral Services, or can be left here

 Suddenly at home in Dunedin on Friday the 14th of March 2025 in his 89th year.

Devoted husband of Shirley for 68 years.

Father of Ronald, John, Shane, Mark and the late Errol.

Dearly loved grandfather of Nikki, Michelle, Jaime, Lisa, Ronald and Regan.

Adored great grandfather of Rose, Oliver, Zac, Lumi, Alexa, Ariana and April 

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ken and Sophie, Jack and Christine, Clive and Sandra, Elaine and the late Essy, Ivan and Valerie

A loved uncle to his nieces and nephews.

A private family service has been held

Sine Timore - Rest in Peace 

Messages to 148 Main South Road Green Island Dunedin 9018 

Died peacefully in Dunedin on Wednesday, 19 March 2025; in his 92nd year.

Dearly loved husband of Margaret.

Loved father and father-in-law of Jo and Colin, Claire, Sue and Graeme and Cher and Jim. 

Treasured granddad of five granddaughters and 3.5 great grandchildren (one even a boy!).

Special thanks to the staff of 7A of DPH, Hospice staff and the lovely staff at St Andrews for their very special care of us all.

Ken will have a private service, however a wake for friends will be held at 2pm, on Tuesday, 25 March 2025 at the St Clair Bowling Club, 13 Ings Avenue and a car park in Bay View Road.

“Everyone is entitled to my opinion”

Peacefully at home in Dunedin on the 10th March aged 75.

Dearly loved and sorely missed wife of Peter. 

Cherished mother and mother in law of Mark (Cambridge), Robert (Wellington), and Abigail & Simon Currie. 

Adored Oma of Ani, Lia & Penelope; George, James & William Currie. 

Beloved sister and sister in law of Gertruda (England), Franzine & Wiebe (Netherlands), Carla & Bob (Netherlands). 

We are very grateful to the Otago Community Hospice for their support which enabled us to care for Agnes at home. 

Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Cathedral, Rattray St, Dunedin on Saturday the 15th March at 10.30am. 

Rosary will be held at St Joseph’s Cathedral on Friday 14th March at 7pm.  

Agnes' service can be viewed here.

Messages to: The Kitchin Family, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012

Requiescat in pace 

Jeremy passed away surrounded in the love of his family, on 8th March 2025 after a courageous 15 month battle with acute myeloid leukemia; aged 40 years. 

Dearly loved and cherished husband and best friend of Sharmain.

Adored and devoted daddy of Bennett and Lillianna.

Treasured and dearly loved second son of Kevin and Heather.

Much loved brother, brother-in-law and friend of Ricky and Sandra, Matthew and Suzie, Robert and Kerri, fun-loving uncle of Kyle, Lachlan, Hope and Laura and precious grandson of the late Laurel Corbishley. 

Also a very much loved son-in-law and brother-in-law to Karlee, Cody and Haylee, and much loved member of Sharmain’s extended family. 

Sharmain, Kevin, Heather, and Karlee would like to thank all of their extended family and friends who generously donated, either privately or through the give-a-little page, to help fund Jeremy’s cancer treatment. 

Sadly, he never got into remission but your financial support helped his family have a few more months of quality time with him. 

He was so loved and his family are shattered to have lost such an important part of our lives. 

He will always be in our hearts and will live on in the lives of his children.

Jeremy’s service will be held on Wednesday, March 12 at 11am in Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin, followed by a burial at Dunedin Cemetery. 

Jeremy's service can be viewed here

Of Ranfurly,

Anne passed away peacefully at Dunedin Hospital on Monday 3rd March 2025 in her 85th year.

Loved wife of the late John.

Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Judy Anderson, Peter and Karla, Duncan and Helen, Russell and Janine.

Beloved Nannie of Kate, Annabel and Nikki Anderson, Jessica and Charlotte, Angus, William and Jack.

Friend of Angela Harris, Chris, Teresa, Jessica and Imogen Smeele.

Thank you to the medical staff in Ranfurly and Ward 3C at Dunedin Hospital for their care of Anne. 

At Anne’s request a private cremation has taken place. 

A memorial service will be held on Friday 14th March 1.30pm at the Ranfurly Bowling Club.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Maniototo Hospital at the memorial service. 

Passed away peacefully 4 March 2025 at Queen Rose Rest Home, Dunedin; aged 95.

Dearly loved wife of Rob Rogers*.

Loved mother of Sue Partel and Barb Rogers. 

Respected mother-in-law of Bill Partel* and Joe Macky.

Dearly loved and respected by her grandchildren Tony and Des Keogh, Steve & Jolene Keogh, Ollie & Vanessa Macky, Eddie Macky 

And her Great-Grandchildren Aimee, Josh, Sean, Stella & Mitchell, Austin, Jasmine & Frank, Rafi and Great-Great Grandson Charlie.

Greatly missed by the Duffy & Rogers family in Liverpool, England.

 *denotes deceased

A Mass for Eileen will be celebrated at 11am on Monday, 10 March, at St Patricks Basilica, 40 Macandrew Road, Dunedin, followed by a cremation at Andersons Bay Crematorium. 

Messages to Sue Partel – 7a Carlyle Road, Mosgiel, 9024.

Loved wife of Jürgen; 

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Andreas and Michelle, Matthias and Lisa; loved Oma of Sebastian, Marius, Cameron, Emily and Gianni; 

Loved Oma Oma of Ezrin passed away peacefully on 3 March 2025, at the age of 81 with members of the family close by her side.  

Gerda, a lifelong admirer of nature and its balance found joy in the rhythm of the seasons, the flight of migrating birds and the quiet wisdom of the forests.  

Her love for the natural world now lives on in every glooming flower and whispering breeze, as well as in all the beautiful pottery sold and gifted to the community while living in Dunedin. 

Our family is deeply grateful for the compassionate care provided by the incredible teams at RDNS, the Cancer Society, Otago Community Hospice, and all the dedicated medical staff.  

Their unwavering support, kindness and expertise brought comfort and dignity to Gerda in her final journey. 

A simple memorial service will be held amongst close members of the family at a time yet to be determined.  

Messages c/- Gillions 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012.

Passed at Ross Home in Dunedin on Tuesday 25th February 2025.

Loved daughter of the late Kenneth and Evelyn.

Cherished Mother of late Dianne,  and Andrew.

Special Grandmother and Great Grandmother to her grandchildren in both New Zealand and Australia.

Treasured sister and beloved aunty and great aunty.

Special thanks to Ross Home for their care of Patricia.

At Patricias request a private cremation has been held with memorial service details to follow at a later date.

Messages to: Leonard-Tough Family c/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin 9012 

Passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Dunedin Hospital after a short illness. 

Loved father and father-in-law of Rebeca and Adrian Gillions.

Granddad of Josie and Riley.

Our thanks to the doctors and nurses of Ward 7a and 7b, Dunedin Hospital, for their amazing care of dad. 

In accordance with Trevor’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. 

Messages to 26 Durham Street, Tapanui, 9522. 

Peacefully, on Monday February 24, 2025 in Dunedin; in her 86th year.

Dearly loved mother of Gary and Heather, Sharee, and the late Brent.

Loved grandmother of Chelsea and Stefan.

The family wish to thank the staff at Marne Street Hospital for their care of Dot over the years.

At Dot's request a private burial has been held.

Messages to:  The Johnston Family, C/- Gillions, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012

14.09.1936 to 24.02.2025 - aged 88 years.

Passed away peacefully at Radius Fulton Care Centre in the fabulous care of the Radius team.

Loving and devoted wife of Brian* Kenny (married for 68 years). Loved only daughter of  William* and Beryl* Scott.

Loved sister of  Bill* Scott and sister-in-law of Joan Scott. 

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Irene Petrie, Debbie* & Kevin Donaldson, Lauren & Tony McCarthy, Pam & Russell Smart, David & Lorna Kenny, Sharon & Mike Savage.

A loving grandmother and great-grandmother of her 17 grandchildren & 19 great-grandchildren

A private family cremation will be held for Bev. 

We welcome you to join the family for a family & friend’s gathering, which will be held at the Village Green – Sunnyvale, Dunedin to “Celebrate” Bev’s life commencing at 3.00pm Friday 28th February 2025.

Bev’s family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Radius Fulton for the love and compassion shown to her during her stay. 

Special thanks to Dr Tang, Facility Manager Lisa Genge and Head Nurse Simone for their time given to ensure mum’s care was as she needed.

A special lady who enjoyed the simplistic side to life. Enjoying the family home and garden, her large extended family that surrounded her with love (and quiet time eating tomatoes whilst sitting in the glasshouse).

In-lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to the Otago Community Hospice and/or Cancer Society and can be left at the gathering.

Messages to: Kenny Family C/- Gillions, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012

*Donates deceased

In her 93rd year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Jim.

Treasured mother of *Lynlea, Jo-anne, Bevan, Sharon, Murray and Sandra.  

Mother-in-law and friend to Wayne, Sandra, Paul and Mama.

Loved grandmother of Ryan, Aaron, Ethan, Megan, David, Riley, Sarah, Hayley, Samuel, Cezelia and *Liam.

Great grandmother of Levi and Koah.

Rest in peace.

A service to celebrate June’s life will be held on Thursday 27th February at 1.30pm at St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, 208 Main South Road, Green Island, followed by burial at Green Park Cemetery

Messages to: J Burton, 42 Muir Avenue, Halswell, Christchurch, 8025

With family at her side, in Dunedin, on Thursday, February 20, 2025; aged 47 years.

Dearly loved mother to Thomas, daughter to Bruce and Jenny.

Sister and sister-in-law to Madeleine, Nathan, Gareth, Daniel, Tash, aunty to Merlin, Kingston, Sienna, River, all partners, and loved by her dog Finn. 

With thanks to Otago Community Hospice for their care and support. 

A service will be held on Wednesday , February 26 at 2pm in Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Rd, Dunedin

You can see Beth's service
here. 

Messages to 1 Hanson St, Portobello, Dunedin, 9014

Peacefully at her home, in Dunedin, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday 18th February 2025, aged 88 years.

Beloved wife of the late Ronald Charles.

Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Nyalle and Sophia, Fiona and Grant, and Matthew.

Loved gran of Rachel and Marty, Jo and Darren, Liz and Nigel, Olivia and Ben, and William, and to her 12 great grandchildren.

Thanks to the Otago Community Hospice for their expert support, and special thanks to the Royal District Nursing Service for their compassionate care of Myrna.

At Myrna’s request, a private service has been held.

Messages to the Paris Family, c/- 14 Maybank Street, Opoho, Dunedin 9010 

Died at age 87 after a short illness on Tuesday 11th February 2025 in Dunedin.

Judy was a loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

The family invites friends to a memorial service at the Presbyterian Church, Kildare Street, Waikouaiti on Sunday 2nd March at 2pm followed by refreshments.

A special thanks to the district nurse service and the staff at Dunedin Hospital.

Messages to 95 Tiverton Street, Palmerston 9430

No flowers please 

Peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday 13th February 2025 in Dunedin 

Beloved husband of *Elaine

An extremely cherished father and father in law of Ricki (USA), Deon and Adriana (Portugal) Kara and Chris (Dn) Glen and Paulette (Australia), most adored Pop of Anastasia and Penina, Kaleb and Nadia (USA)

Loved youngest son  *Isabel and *Charles.

Brother and brother-in-law of *Ron and *Tai, *Cecil, Pam and *Murray, Lorraine and*Lionel Still, and Fay Grass.

A loved and respected Uncle of his many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

 A private gathering for Des will be held at a later date.

Messages to Smith Family C/o Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road Dunedin 9012 

*Denotes Deceased 

16/8/1932 -5/12/2024

Loving husband of Barbara. 

A kind, devoted and caring father, grandfather and stepfather.

Bill was a good man " a real gentleman"

A private family service has been held

Messages to the Duncan family

c/o Gillion’s Funeral Services

407 Hillside Road

Dunedin 9012