It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Bruce Howat, much loved father of Debra and Jacqui, grandfather to Hailey, Michael, Ben, Steph, Emily and Sam.

Bruce passed away unexpectedly after a sudden illness, leaving a huge hole in the hearts of his family and all who knew him.

A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at Knox Church, 449 George St, North Dunedin at 11am on Friday February 27, 2026. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and pay their respects.

The service for Bruce will be streamed live at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel.

Messages to Howat family c/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Rd, Dunedin 9012

Peacefully, on Wednesday February 11, 2026, at her home in Dunedin; aged 72 years.

Dearly loved wife of Ken, much loved mother and mother in law of Scott and Marthah, and Ryan loved grandma of Brianna, Caitlyn and Gemma. Many thanks to Stacey, Lara, Jo and Sara from Habit Health for the care and compassion shown to Joan over the years.

A memorial service for Joan will be held at Gillions Funeral services, at 2pm, on Wednesday, February 18.

Messages to Hellyer family C/o Gillions Funeral Service 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012

Kelly Elizabeth Kinghorn (née South)

Unexpectedly, aged 39 years, on Monday February 2.

Loved wife of Brandon and much-loved mum of Elias and Lennox. Cherished daughter of Mike and Christine South, sister of Marcus and Andrew. Daughter in law of Janet and Gordon Lang, sister-in-law of Kelly and Nick van Raalte, adored aunty to her many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Kelly’s life will be held in the Otago Boys’ High School Auditorium, 2 Arthur Street, Dunedin, at 1.00 pm Monday February 9. All are welcome to attend.

The service for Kelly will be streamed live at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel.

Messages to Brandon, 268 Kenmure Road, Dunedin 9011.

1932 – 2025

Aged 93 years

Our dearly beloved mum, Elaine, passed away peacefully in Sydney, Australia on 1st December 2025 surrounded by her 3 children - Julie, Lloyd and Sharon (children with former spouse Norman Wishart), much loved mother-in-law of George and Mike, much loved nana of Olivia and Andrew, much loved partner of the late Ron Swaney (and his daughters Vicky, Debbie, Kay, Brenda and son, Ivan & families).

Elaine was an accomplished seamstress, she loved her garden and her dogs, and also playing the piano; playing for church, entertaining at nursing homes, the Scottish Society, and for South Dunedin Dance etc.  Known as “The Melody Makers” she and friends often travelled also to Oamaru and Timaru to entertain.

The family would like to thank all the dedicated staff of the Terrey Hills Nursing Home in Sydney where Elaine spent the last two years of her life.  The care was exceptional and we could not have wished for a better place.

Elaine’s family will be returning her ashes to Dunedin, where a memorial service will be held at Gillions Funeral Services , 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin  at 10.30am on Tuesday 10 February 2025 

Messages to the Wishart Family c/- Gillions Funeral Services.

Formerly Lewis, nee Jacobs.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday January 10 in her 90th year.

Dearly loved wee mum of Raewyn, Dean, Ricky and Kelvin. Loved mother-in-law of Errol, Marie, and Janene. Loved grandmother of Sam, Mitchell, Alex, Jaime, Mathew, Dylan, Kendal, Steph and their partners. Cherished Great grandma of Blake, Brodie, and Izzy.

Forever loved and always in our hearts

Goodbye my family, my life has passed,

I love you all, to the very last;

Grieve not for me, but courage take,

And love each other, for my name’s sake.

For those we love don’t go away,

They walk beside us every day

xxxx

A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, at 10:30am on Wednesday January 14

Messages to the Wahrlich family c/- Gillions Funeral Services

11/12/1970 – 07/01/2026

Tracy died peacefully on Wednesday, 7 January  2026, at her second home, Dunedin Hospital, where she had worked for over 35 years. 

Tracy was a loved daughter of the late Bob and Sandy Parker of Ranfurly, and sister of the late Toni. Tracy had endured many illnesses but faced them all with acceptanceand a sense of humour. She had a large family of Aunts, Uncles and cousins from Ranfurly and Dunedin, and was the one to go to if anyone needed to know what was going on. She also had a group of very good, close friends and work colleagues, who were an immense support to her and to whom the family are very grateful.  

Special thanks to Nicky and Cath, who held her hand and were a great support to her as she went through her journey. Special thanks also to Professor Chris Jackson, for his unwavering support and friendship to Tracy, and also to the Oncology team for their care and attention. Our thanks to St John Ambulance, her homecarers and to the surgical and nursing staff at Dunedin Hospital, who looked after Tracy so well during her many admissions. Your kind attention to Tracy did not go unnoticed. 

As per Tracy’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.  She will later be interred with her parents and sister in Ranfurly. Love and kindness are never wasted.

Messages can be sent to Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin

Peacefully at Oxford Court Rest Home Dunedin on Wednesday 7th January 2026, aged 86.

Loved and loving wife of Ron for 65 years. Wonderful and loved mother and mother in law of Murray and Julie, Phil and Sela, and Jeff and Carrie.

A loved Grandma of Bethan and Tim, Hannah, Grace; Melody and Paul;, Zoe and Steve; Connie and Paul, and Frankie (August). A loved Great Grandma of all her great grandchildren. With thanks to the staff of Oxford Court for the care and friendship they showed Lorraine.

A Service to Celebrate the life of Lorraine will be held at Caversham Baptist Church, 239 South Road at 1.00pm on Tuesday 13th January followed by interment in Dunedin Cemetery.

Messages c/- Oxford Court 164 Dunedin 9010