On October 9, 2025, peacefully with her family present after a short illness in Dunedin Hospital in her 90th year. 

Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn, beloved mother and friend of Stuart and Leone (Newman), Janet and Paul Bernard, and Natalie and Stephen Cropper (Perth), cherished and adored Grandma of Victoria (London), Lydia and Daniel Pushenko, Juliette and Judah Watkinson (Christchurch), Kristen and Devin, Quinten (Perth), and special Great Grandmother of baby Eleanor. 

A celebration of Eleanor's life will be held in the South Dunedin Baptist Church at 11am on Thursday, October 16, followed by a private cremation.

The service will be livestreamed at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel

Thanks and sincere appreciation for the loving care shown to Eleanor by Doctor Janice Jensen, the Aurora Medical Centre, her carers at home, and staff at Dunedin Hospital ED, Medical Department and Ward 8C. Messages to 4 Porterfield Street, Macandrew Bay, Dunedin 9014.

11.1.1939 - 6.10.2025

Dearly loved and loving partner of Yvonne Coughlan, caring and engaging friend to Yvonne’s family; Grant (deceased) and Brenda McLean, Holly, Jess and Alexandra, Warren and Karyn McLean, Ben and Libby, Joanne McLean, Rebekah, and Ethan Browne, a loved father, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many.

Treasured father and father-in-law of Juliet Small and Colin Tunnicliffe, Kate and Tim Jones, Roz and Murray Urbahn, much loved ‘Grandad Tom’ of Sara, Sophia and Tori Jones, Blake and Brody Urbahn, cherished older brother of Martin and Elizabeth, Julie and the late Maurice McDonald, Marion and Richard Osborn-McGregor and loved by their families.

A huge thank you to all the doctors and Nurses in Dunedin Hospital ICU and also the staff at Chatsford.

R.I.P

A Mass to celebrate Tom’s life will be held in St Mary’s Parish Church, 91 Church Street, Mosgiel, at 1.30pm, on Friday, October 10. 

The service will be available to view via Livestream at www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel

BARKER, Maurice Richard RNZAF N81639

Our brave, funny, generous and ever-helpful Maurice has signed out for the last time. 

Treasured husband of Rosemarie Smith (Dunedin), and much loved by his southern whanau especially Jane and John Reynolds, Daniel, Carrie, and Eva, and by the Barker family (Auckland), especially sisters Sandra Weakley and Vicky Plummer and his children Simon and Jane Barker.

Many thanks to the wonderful  staff at Yvette Williams for their  amazing care of  Maurice

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

Messages to Barker family C/O Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012

Wong, Wai Lin of North Dunedin.

Peacefully on Sunday 28th September 2025 at Dunedin Hospital with family at her side, in her 87th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Lee. Much loved mother and mother in law of Gordon and Gillian, and Kevin and Christine. Loved Ma Ma of Matthew, Katie, and Sean.

A service to celebrate the life of Wai Lin will be held at Gillions, 407 Hillside Road on Friday 3rd October at 1:00pm followed by interment in the Dunedin Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated. Messages to 66 Aberdeen Road St Clair Dunedin 9012.

Passed away unexpectedly, on Friday September 19, 2025, after a 17 year journey with Parkinson’s; aged 82 years.

Jean was the dearly loved wife and soulmate of Alan, much loved mum and mother-in-law of Tony and Johanna, Rachael, Geoff and Emma, and treasured Grandma Jean of Sam, Ben, Josh and Zac.

We will be celebrating Jean’s life at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin at 10.30am on Thursday, September 25 2025.

The service will be livestreamed at www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

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

On 19 September, 2025 died at home; aged 83 years, surrounded by family. Loved wife of Richard*, mother of Clare, Steven*, Tim, and Alistair, mother-in-law of Janelle, and Ruth, grandmother of Marlow, Nico, Dylan, and Miriam, sister of Katy, sister-in-law of Don, co-grandmother with Charlotte, and Fayebe* sister-in-law of James, aunt of Ben, Andrew, Mike, Angela, and Simon*. (*denotes deceased). Loved and loving friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated.

Mass for Moyra will celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, 89 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin on Tuesday 23 September at 11am followed by private cremation. Livestream will be available www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel.

Messages to 16 McGregor Street, Opoho, Dunedin 9010.

On September 18 2025 at Redroofs Lifecare, surrounded by her family, aged 83 years.

Loved mother and mother in law of Margot and Peter (deceased), Karen and Todd, treasured mum of Shelley. 

A loved sister and aunty of the Paterson and Lemm families. 

A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin at 2pm on Thursday, September 25 followed by private cremation. The service will be live streamed at www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

Messages to The Lemm Family c/- Gillions Funeral Services.

On September 15, 2025, passed away peacefully at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Clare. Much loved father and father-in-law of Paul, Stephen and Susan. Loved Granddad of Caitlin and Joshua, and Eloise and Alex. Loved uncle of Sandra, Michelle, and Debby. 

Rest in Peace 

Jim's family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village for their kindness and care. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jim Addison, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 242 Main South Road, Green Island, on Saturday, September 20, at 10.30am. 

4/9/1935 – 15/9/2025

Peacefully at Dunedin Hospital after a brief illness, aged 90

Beloved son of the late Harold & Marjory. Beloved husband of Mercia for 65 years.

Cherished father and father-in-law of Mark, Scott & Karen, the late Anne, Andrew & Angie. Much loved grandpa of Cameron, Callum, Brooke, Annabelle and Alex 

Loved brother-in-law to Roger & Sally. 

A service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held at Dunedin South Presbyterian Church 393 King Edward Street at 2pm on Friday 19th September.

Burton, Stephen Wayne 

8.8.60 – 4.9.25

On Thursday 4th September as a result of a tragic accident, Stephen lost his life doing something that he loved, Motorcycling. Stephen was the youngest son of Fred and Raylene Burton (*) and brother of Peter, brother-in-law to Margaret and uncle to Jack, his only nephew. (*denotes deceased)

Despite being part of a small immediate family, he was a cousin and friend to many in the large extended family both in NZ and overseas. Those who knew Stephen could see in him a truly compassionate soul, who gave many voluntary hours to Ross home and his other passion of singing in groups and choirs. His work driving the school busses for children needing special care and his devoted care to ageing parents Fred and Raylene using his (ex) nursing skills, testifies to his compassionate approach to all life. 

A service to celebrate Stephen’s life will be held at Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, at 11am on Saturday, September 13. Messages to the Burton family C/- Gillions Funeral Services   

Ride free my dear wee brother, Ride on forever, Open that throttle and go. Theres nothing in your way now. 

Peter, Margaret, Jack and Annabel

The service can be viewed via livestream at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

DEKKER, Margaretha Antonia (nee Groentjes)

Loved wife of the late Theo Dekker, loved sister of Toni MacLennan (Dunedin), loved mother and mother-in-law of Elly and Geoff Cropper (Dunedin), Yvonne and Frank Velenski (Kaikoura), Selina Dekker (Dunedin), loved Oma of her 6 grandchildren, Lynda and Nick Piercy (Invercargill), Gina Velenski (Australia), Jamie and Tony Cropper (Christchurch), Jessica and Lee Whittle (Dunedin), and loved great Oma of Ashtyn, Carlos, and Naia (Australia), best friend of Annie Zonneveld (Dunedin), and Lies Grob (Dunedin) and family in the Netherlands. Special thanks to St Andrew’s Home and Hospital for their caring support of Mum.

A service for Margaretha willl be held in Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Rd, Dunedin, at 2pm, on Friday, August 29. The service can be viewed via livestream at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel. Messages to The Dekker Family c/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Rd, Dunedin.

HODSON, Raymond Gordon ( Ray) F21832 NMNZS

Peacefully on Wednesday  20th August  2025, in Dunedin; in his 82nd Year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Rita, much loved Father and Father-in-law of Jarrod and Cindy, Darren and Alaina, Vicky and Luke, Shannon and Daniel, Bryan and Sami, Nadia and Marc. A loved Husband, Father, Brother, and Grandad and Great Granddad to all his many grandchildren. Loved, Uncle, friend, foster Father to many. A celebration of Ray’s life will be held in Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin, at 2pm, on Thursday, August 28. Messages to  Hodson Family, c/o Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012.

Sommerville, Diane Elizabeth 

Peacefully at Dunedin hospital on Sunday 10th August 2025 surrounded by her family loved wife of George, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kerryn and Kenneth, Fiona* and Pierre, loved grandmother of Isabella, loved daughter of Dorothy and Peter* Inglis, loved sister and sister-in-law of Wendy and Neil, Muzz and Jude,  loving friend of the Hall family. (*denotes deceased). Special thanks to the staff at Dunedin hospital for their care of Diane.

A service to celebrate Diane’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin at 2pm on Saturday, August 23 – In memory of Diane please wear tartan if you can. 

Messages to the Sommerville Family C/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012.

Campbell, Helen Thompson

Peacefully on Saturday 16th August 2025, in Ross Home Dunedin; in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Iain and loved mother and mother-in-law of Donald and Millene and Iain and Robyn, loved grandmother of Lisa and Scott, loved great grandmother of Ezra.Helen’s family would like to thank the staff at Ross Home for their care and compassion. A service for Helen will be held in Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin at 10.30am on Thursday, August 21. 

HOLT, Terence William Anthony (Terry) - Peacefully in Christchurch surrounded by his family on Monday 11th August 2025; aged 88 years. 

Dearly loved husband of the late Rachel, loved father of Ryan and Jane, Evan and Eva.

Brother of Michael and Jess, Dennis and Bev, Leon. 

Grandfather of Elizabeth, Mary, Peter, Olivia, Ivy, Nikita and Jayden, beloved uncle and a friend to many, Terry was passionate about horse racing, cricket and golf, and treasurer at Caversham Sports Club. A service to celebrate Terry’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services on Friday 15th August at 10.30am followed by burial at Green Park Cemetery. To view the service via Livestream, go to www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel. Messages to the Holt family c/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012.

SMITH, Derek Anthony, peacefully on Friday 1st August 2025, at the Otago Community Hospice, Dunedin, aged 87 years.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. The ‘birdman’ has flown the coop to join up with other free-flying spirits. A celebration of Derek’s life will be held at the Portobello Bowling Club, 5 Sherwood St, Portobello, at 2pm on Tuesday 5th August 2025.

Donations to the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and can be left at the service.

MATHER, Eric Kenneth - Peacefully, on Sunday August 10, 2025, at Dunedin Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Dearly loved husband of Karen, cherished father and father-in-law of Jason and Ernie, Melissa, Nathan and Linda, and Daniel, dearly loved grandad and great-grandad, loved brother of Tony, Lee, Rob and their families.

Special thanks to the staff at Oxford Court Lifecare for their amazing care of Eric.

A service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin, at 10.30am on Thursday August 14, followed by burial in the Dunedin Cemetery.

Messages to the Mather Family c/- 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012.

 RAPSON, JUNE PATRICIA, formally of Waikouaiti 

Passed away peacefully in the care of Leslie Groves Rest Home on the 29th of July; in her 98th year. A cherished daughter of Ruth* and Jim Page*, beloved wife of Gordon*, an adored mother and mother-in-law of Yvonne and Kevin Graham (Brisbane),  Margaret and David Knapton (Brisbane), and the late Bruce Rapson*. Devoted grandmother of Mark and Marie, Claire, Anna, Ashleigh and Simeon, Catherine, Jenna, Rebecca and Callum, Andrew and Mary and Ben and Leah. Treasured great gran of Willow, Cohen, Evie, Lucian, Zoe and Riley. She was a wonderful auntie, sister-in-law and friend.  A special thank you to all the staff at Leslie Groves who took such great care of June in her final two years. She'll be forever loved and missed. (*Denotes deceased). A service to celebrate June’s life will be held at Gillion’s Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin at 2pm on Friday, August 8 . The service will be livestreamed at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel. Messages c/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Rd, Dunedin 9012.

BUCHANAN Judith Elizabeth (Judy)

On 27 July 2025 at St Andrews Home and Hospital, aged 79 years.

Loved wife of the late Peter. Loved mother and mother in law of Wayne and Salome, Paula and Kelvin. Loved nana of Ryan.

A loved sister and auntie.  Special thanks to the staff at St Andrews for their care of Judy.

A service to celebrate Judy’s life will be held at Gillions, 407 Hillside Road Dunedin at 2pm on Friday 1 August. 

To view the service via live stream go to www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

Messages to 44 Calder Street, St Kilda Dunedin 9012