Peacefully on April 7th 2026, in Dunedin Hospital.

Dearly loved soul mate of Jenni for 49 Years, dearly loved father of Stevo, and Renee, loved granddad of Lily, Ash, Emily and Evie, loved son of Pauline and Jim. A loved Brother and Uncle.

At Mikes request a private family gathering has been held.

Messages to 17a Law StreetDunedin 9012

Peacefully with family by his side in his 91st year.

Treasured and dearly loved by Naomi, Martin, Mel, Jessica, Olivia, Derek, Nicky, Evie and Graciana.

Our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Oxford Court for their exceptional love, care and support over the past year.

At John's request a private family gathering has been held

Messages to the Lester family C/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin 9012

Unexpectedly on Thursday April 2 at home, aged 85 years.

Loved wife of the late John, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Liz and Cam, Chris and Jude, Simon and Geraldine. 

Adorednany of Ben, Alys, Ella and Grace. A service to celebrate Mary Ann’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside road, South Dunedin at 10:30am Wednesday April 8 followed by a private burial. 

Mary Ann's service will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel 

Messages to the Mathews family C/- 9 Smugglers Cove, Sumner, Christchurch 8081

Suddenly, on Sunday, March 29, 2026; aged 88 years.

Dearly loved wife and best friend of Brian*, loved mother of Ross and Sheryl, Julie and Geoff Crosswell, Rowan and Georgina (Australia), loved Grandma of Rhys and Billie, Tess and Pedro, Jed and Becs, Chas and Brooke, Michael and Jacinta and Richard, great-grandmother to Frankie and Mila, sister of Graeme and Val*, and Bill* and Jean*, sister-in-law of Ann and Doug*, Alison and Des*. (* denotes deceased)

A private (family) cremation to be held on Wednesday, April 8, with a memorial service to celebrate Margaret’s life held at Gillions, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, at 2pm, on Saturday, April 11.

The Family would very much like to thank staff at Green Island Fresh Choice, St John Ambulance and doctors and nurses at Dunedin Hospital ED. You were all so kind, caring and helpful. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hato Hone St. John would be appreciated.

Messages to 10 Luss Rd, Company Bay, Dunedin 9014.

Peacefully, on March 23, 2026, in Dunedin; aged 95 years.

Dearly loved husband of Lois*, much loved father of Marilyn, Ross, and Stephen, loved Granddad of Daniel, Michael; Katherine, and Sam, loved Great Granddad of Eli, loved brother and brother-in-law of Rewa and Michael, Harry*, Shirley*, Gilbert*; and Patricia*, also a loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased)

A service for Laurie will be held at Gillions, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, at 2pm, on Friday, March 27

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It is with much sadness that we advise the peaceful passing of Valmai Maureen Cleland on March 17, 2026; aged 93 years. 

Much loved wife of the late Norman, father and father-in-law of Maurice and Debbie, Heather and Noel, Jill and Grant, and John and Shelley. Adored Nana of her 11 grandchildren and their partners, also great-nana of her 18 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Summerset Bishopscourt for their loving and compassionate care of Valmai.

A service to celebrate Valmai’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin at 1pm on Wednesday, March 25 followed by a burial at Port Chalmers Cemetery. 

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

Messages to the Cleland family c/- Gillions Funeral Services.

Auç, uamaliliutoa, uamaumau ai `aupega o letaua.

Laufiso Mikaele Filipo Laufiso passed away peacefully at Dunedin Hospital on 11 March 2026, aged 88 years. Eldest son of Epati Laufiso and Apikeila Fa’amoe of Samoa. Born in Fogapoa, Savai’i, on 16 August 1937. 

Dearly loved husband of the late Agnes EtiIvala-Laufiso. Loved father of Marie; Philippa & Hiliako; Tillie; the late Michael & Reitu; Mafutaga & Tauleva; and Filomena. 

Loved and dearly respected Uncle to Rosalie & Lemalu, and Naomi. Godfather to Lisa and John. 

Cherished Grandad of: Evotia and Phillippa; Epati and Reipae; Kellee, Jordan and Rachel-Marie; Joachim; lolana, Salaevalu, Tagiilima and Paige; 

Ioane; Kahurangi and Hineterangi. 

Adored Great-Grandad of Malachi; Temaiohamaitawhiti Thu Reign; Hinano and Ayane; and Valkyrie. 

The family sincerely thanks everyone for their love, patience and support at this time. Funeral arrangements are as follows: 

Filipo will be at Dunedin Samoan Catholic Community Hall at 172 Corstorphine Road from 4.00pm on Monday March 16 for any groups to visit and farewell him. A family service will be held there at 5.30 pm on Wednesday March 18. Contact 022 166 9137 to arrange visits.

The funeral service will be held in  St Patrick’s Basilica, 40 Macandrew Road, South Dunedin at 10.00 am on Friday March 20 to be followed by interment at Green Park Cemetery 440 Bright on Road, Waldronville.

Messages to: 4 Hall Street, South Dunedin or 027 425 9357 Ma lefa’aaloalo lava, 

Fa’afetai.

Known to many as Flo, passed away on March 6, 2026; aged 67 years. 

Loved son of Arnold* and Pamela* Moylan, brother to Alan, proud father of seven children, grandfather to nine grandchildren, and great grandfather to three granddaughters, much loved uncle, cousin, and long-time friend to many. (*denotes deceased). 

Flo’s last show run ended unexpectedly while doing what he loved with Sturgeon’s Amusements. 

A service to celebrate Flo’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin at 2pm on Tuesday, March 17. The service for Flo will be streamed live at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel. 

Messages to Flo’s family c/- Gillions Funeral Services.

On March 9, 2026, after a long journey, surrounded by his loving family; aged 72 years. 

Loved husband of Sue, cherished father and father-in-law of Mel and Conrad, Greg and Jamie, Katie and Aaron, and Charlotte, adored Pop of Arna and Lola, Lucy and Ink, Olive and Oscar, and Archie, brother of John*, Brian*, Merle and Winston.(*denotes deceased). 

The family would like to thank the carers at McGlynn House who treated Peter like part of the family. Your care will always be remembered. 

A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin, at 2pm, on Friday, March 13. 

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

Passed away following a short illness in Auckland Hospital on March 1, 2026; aged 63 years.

Loved husband and best friend of Suzanne, loved father of Alex.

Beloved son of Dennis* and Jenette , brother and brother in law of Craig* and Catherine, loved brother-in-law of John Ross, loved nephew of his Aunty Janet and Uncle Ian and their families. 

In keeping with Brynley's wishes a private cremation has been held. A memorial service for Brynley will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Rd, at 10.30am on Saturday March 14, 2026.

Messages to Brynley’s family c/- Gillions Funeral Services.

Peacefully on Saturday February 28 at the Otago Community Hospice, Dunedin in her 92nd year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Basil. Loved mum of Darryl (Invercargill) and Glenn (Timaru). Adored nana of Gemma and Luke Fraser (Dunedin), Kate Kensington (London), Shaun Kensington (Wellington), Steve and Stacey Murray (Timaru) Adored great-nana to Finn and Noah Fraser. Loved mother-in-law of Gail Curran (Matamata) and Helen Kensington (Cromwell)

The family would like to thank the staff at Yvette Williams for their kindness and care of Maureen. A special thanks to the amazing staff at the Otago Community Hospice who cared for Maureen in her last days.

Messages to 39A Harper Street, Parkside, Timaru 7910 or Glennkensington@gmail.com

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