OSMERS, Rhondda Olive Marie, of Makarora, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 surrounded by family, Aged 79 years Dearly loved wife of the late Dave, mother of Barry and Toni, stepmother of Karla and George, grandmother of Dean, Nathan, Sam, Thomas, Casey, Arnica, Jamie, Fynn, Josh and Benji. Great grandmother to Harper. A much loved Aunty, Great Aunty, friend and mentor to many. A celebration of Rhondda’s life will be held in the Makarora Community Centre 31 Rata Road, Makarora, at 2pm, on Saturday November 16. Garden flowers only please, or in lieu of flowers, donations to Otago Hospice would be appreciated, and may be left at the service. A recording of Rhonddas’ funeral service will be available to view at a later date at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz. Messages to Osmers family, C/O Wonderland Lodge, P.O. Box 4 Makarora, 9346

TURNBULL, Joyce Marilyn We are heartbroken to say that Joyce passed away after a brave battle on Friday, November 8, 2024. Much loved and adored wife of Lex, cherished mum of Julie-Ann and Melinda, loved mother-in-law of Paul and Maurice, loved and missed by her (much doted on) grandchildren Sean, Hamish and Emily. A celebration of Joyce's life will be held in the Upper Clutha Rugby Club Room, 15 McDougall Street, Wanaka at 1.30pm on Friday, November 15. In keeping with celebrating Joyce's life and her passion for gardening we would love you to wear a big pop of colour. "You taught us all a lot in life, but the one thing you didn't teach us was how to live without you. You are forever in our hearts". We would like to thank everyone who cared for Joyce throughout her journey, your empathy and support was much appreciated. Messages to 948 Aubrey Road, Albert Town, Wanaka 9305

KINNAIRD, Carolyn Dawn (of Alexandra) Passed away peacefully at Dunstan Hospital on Saturday November 9, 2024, aged 71. Dearly loved wife of Bob. Loved mother and mother in law of Jasmine, Garth and Emma, and Adele. Cherished Naana of Sullivan, Darcy and Harrison. A celebration of Carolyn's life will be held in The Cellar Door, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 1 30pm on Thursday November 14, followed by interment in the Alexandra Cemetery. Messages to The Kinnaird Family, P O Box 31, Alexandra, 9340

WITHINGTON, Wayne Lindsay of Millers Flat - Peacefully at Ranui Home on November 4, 2024 with family at his side. Aged 74 years. Loved husband of Barbara, great father and father-in-law of Lindsay, Rayelene and Martin, grandfather of Steven, Jess, Aimee and Michael, and new great grandad of Findlay Allan. Brother and brother-in-law of Darryl, Debra and John Murphy, Nicola and Robin Eustace and the late Craig, Roley and Margaret Menzies. A loved uncle and mentor to many. ‘The reserve fuel tanks reached empty’ A service for Wayne will be held in the Millers Flat Hall, 1665 Teviot Road, Millers Flat, at 1.30pm on Friday November 8. Garden flowers only please. Donations to Teviot Valley Rest Home would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.co.nz Messages to P O Box 40 Millers Flat 9544

RIVERS, Brian John (Barney) - Peacefully on November 4, 2024 at Dunstan Hospital. Aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Ruth, loved father of Miranda, Kirsty and Rod, proud grandfather of Xenia, Ollie, Eva and Theo, loved brother of Anne, Ashlea and the late Murray. At Barney’s request a private cremation has been held.

CLARKE, Kim Hong, of Alexandra. Peacefully on Friday, 25 October, 2024, after a long illness. Dearly loved wife and best Soulmate of Ian. Dearly loved by her Malaysian and New Zealand Families, and all her nieces and nephews. Kim made her home here, and was loved by all who knew her. A service for Kim will be held in the Alexandra Baptist Church, 6 Gregg Street, Alexandra, at 1 00pm on Friday November 1, followed by interment in the Alexandra Cemetary. The service will be livestreamed to affinityfunerals.co.nz Messages to 10 Glencarron Street, Alexandra 9320.

LEE, Richard Noel Passed away after a heroic battle at home in Wanaka surrounded by family, on October 27, 2024; aged 68. Cherished husband of Robyn, dearly loved son of the late Noel and Heather Lee; adored father and father-in-law of Sarah and Nathan, Braden and Ange, Ryan and Vicki, loved and adored Grandad of Sophia, Olivia, Zara, Madison, Brooklyn, Boston and Ava, treasured brother and brother-in-law of Wayne and Dot and the late Lesley, Sally and Graeme, Chris and Janet, Tracey and Marc, Dave and Sharon; fun loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews; loved friend to many. A private family cremation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 with a celebration of his life to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Otago Community Hospice NZ. We welcome your messages of love to 23 Alpha Loop, Wanaka 9305. “Romeo November Lima ...Out”

FRASER, Marjorie Ruth. Died peacefully on Saturday, October 19 2024, aged 79. Wife to Murray, Mum to Simon and Hamish, Grandmother to Isla and Serin, sister to Steven and Sylvia, cherished Aunty to Sally, Jane, Hunter, Jane, Sarah, Leanne, and Ross. Best friend to Barbara. Marjorie was a cheeky, fun-loving woman with a zest for life. A celebration of Marjorie’s life will be held at her home, 25 Aurora Lane, Wanaka at noon on Saturday October 26. Messages to Fraser family, 25 Aurora Lane, Wanaka 9305

HAINES, Josephine Frances - Jo With broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Jo, on Friday, September 20, 2024. Aged 61 years.Dearly loved partner of Alan Cutler. Loved daughter of Claire and the late Peter Haines. Darling sister and sister-in-law of Mary & Martin, Louise & Paul, Paula & Phil, Chris, Vince & Val, Sara & Ian; sister-in-law of Steve & Brigit, Margaret & Malcolm. Adored aunty of Jess & Bern; Vaughan & Fraser; Nick, Ben, Tim & Abby; Anthony & Loretta; Davyd, Joshua, Paul & Samara; Jackson & Summer; Eryn, Fiona, Raphael & Ace; Philip, George & Claire; their partners & children. A special friend and traveling companion to so so many, an inspiration to us all. Please join Jo’s family to celebrate her life in the Luggate Memorial Centre Whare Mahana, 51 Main Road, Luggate, at 11am, on Tuesday October 1. Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.nz In lieu of flowers donations to Forest & Bird Te Reo O Te Taiao would be appreciated and may be left at the service or www.forestandbird.org.nz/support-us/appeals/donate-forest-bird Messages to 48 Alison Avenue, Albert Town, Wanaka 9305, or [email protected]

JOLLY, Uttley , (Ned). Ned passed away peacefully in Dunedin Hospital on September 7,2024, aged 78 years. He will be greatly missed by his brother Morrison, his children Nathan, Seamus and Hannah, his grandchildren Elena, Finn, and Arabella, and many other friends and family. We will celebrate Ned’s life in the Wanaka Community Hub , 34 McDougall St, Wanaka at 2:30 pm on Monday September 16. Messages to [email protected]

Meyer, Quinten Charles, Contractor of Clyde. Passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 6, 2024, aged 75. Dearly loved husband of Sue, loved Father and Father in law of Kate and Craig; Carl and Caroline; Emma and Andrew; and Hannah and Rob. Adored Grandad of his eleven grandchildren. Loved Brother, Brother in law and Uncle. A celebration of Quinten’s life will be held in The Cellar Door, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 1 30pm on Thursday, September 12, followed by burial in the Clyde Cemetery. Messages to P O Box 41, Clyde, 9341

WILLIAMS, ELIZABETH ANN Peacefully at Aspiring Enliven Care Centre, Wanaka on August 26, 2024, aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan Williams, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Sara, and Margaret and Keith. Adored and supportive Grandma of Nicolas and Catherine, Renee and Miles, and Reuben and Sara. A loving GG to Victor, Francis and Valentine (Wellington), Eli and Marlon (London) and Celia and Elroy (Christchurch). Elizabeth led an active and fun filled life and leaves us with only cherished memories of her time with us. A service for Elizabeth will be held in the Wanaka Presbyterian Community Church Centre, 91 Tenby Street,Wanaka, at 1 30pm on Saturday August 31, followed by a private cremation.Messages to The Williams Family, P O Box 31, Alexandra 9340.

JELLEY William (Bill) James Charles. Peacefully on August 22, 2024 at Ripponburn Home. Loved husband of the late Raylene. Dad of Vivienne*, Shona and Kerry (Southbridge), Lyall and Toni (Luggate). Grandad to Heidi and Andrew, Jacqui, Roisin and Matt and Ciara. Great Grandad to be. Loved brother to Elise* and Victor*, Joyce *, Ken and Dianne*, Maris* and Lex*, and Charles and Nola. Friend of Maggie, brother-in-law of Ross and Judy, John*, Leslie*, and Keith*. * Denotes deceased. Thank you to Dunstan Hospital and Ripponburn staff for their care of Bill. A service to celebrate Bill's life will be held in the Upper Clutha Rugby Clubrooms, 15 McDougall St, Wanaka at 1pm on Friday August 30, followed by interment in the Wanaka Cemetery. Message to 647 Mount Barker Road, Wanaka 9305

Sell, Cecil William 24.5.1945 - 22.8.2024 Dearly loved husband of Margaret, loved stepfather of Ray and Tania, Donna and Chris ,Sandy and Shaun, and Leanne*, Steve and Racheal. Loved Grandad of all the grandchildren.Loved brother and brother-in-law of Beven*, Betty, Russell and Judy, Robert* and Alan* (denotes deceased.) A Memorial service for Cecil will be held in The Cellar Door, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 1 30pm on Thursday August 29. Messages to 171 Pukekowhai Drive, Queensberry Hills, RD3, Cromwell, 9383

ABSOLON - CURIN Smiljana (Milly) Tereza Born on the Island of Hvar in Croatia on March 29,1929 and passed away peacefully at Dunstan Hospital Clyde, on Sunday July 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family, aged 95. Dearly beloved mother of Angela and mother-in-law to Roddy MacInnes, and eldest daughter Lorenza, much loved sister of Olga, Maria, the late Ante, Sonya, and Dusanka, loving Nana to Simun, Bernece, Emil, Jasna, Rudi and partners, pra Nana to Cruz, Sophia, Daniella, Kadence, Stan, Angelo, Kalani, and Niko, loving cousin of Mary Mihaljevich and Dusko Kosijer. A celebration of Milly’s life will be held in Affinity Funerals Chapel, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra at 1 30pm on Friday, August 2, followed by private cremation. Livestreaming is available at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz/live-stream Messages to the Absolon – Curin family, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320 Fly free with the Angels. Loved always and never forgotten. Pocivala u miru

LUNN, Fay Margaret (nen Annan) - On July 19, 2024 peacefully at Ranui Home, Alexandra; aged 97. Beloved mother of Stephen, Philippa (Pip) and David, and wife of the late William Albert (Bert). Mother-in-Law of Jen and Steve, Grandmother of Dan, Richie, Maddy, Steph, Nick and Olivia. Great grandmother to Ollie, Hannah, Marlee and Elija. A good friend to many nieces, nephews and friends. Sharon and Maurice, Wayne, Brett, Suzy, Geoff, Julie, Sally, Becs, Glen, Ken, Q and Kerry. Also John and Jackie, Margie and Marie, Ava and Tim, Mara, Sally and Family, Dick, Jane and Bruce. - A Service to celebrate Fay’s life will be held in the Affinity Funerals Chapel, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 3pm on Tuesday July 23 followed by private cremation. Messages to [email protected]

STEVENSON Emmie Mary Died peacefully at home on Tuesday July 9, 2024. Deeply loved wife of Bill, much loved mother of Jeremy, Peter and Hamish, treasured "Mez" to Sebastian and Meila. A service for Emmie will be celebrated in The Lake Hawea Community Centre, 28 Myra Street, Lake Hawea at 1.30pm on Saturday July 13. Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.nz. In Lieu of flowers donations to St Johns would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 4 Cascade Drive, Wanaka 9305.

GRIFFIN, Christopher John (Grocer Griff). Unexpectedly, on Wednesday July 10, 2024, in Queenstown: aged 69. Son of the late PC and Vesper Griffin, and brother of the late Wayne Griffin. Dearly loved brother of Micheal (Spike) Griffin, Barbara and Ross Millard. Loved Uncle Gro to Ashley and Ricky Rodgers, Jervase and Shaun Kincaid, Amy and Andrew Meikle, Tom and Ella van Bohemen, Lilly Griffin, Meg Griffin and Olly Dyet. Loved Great Uncle to Beau-harper, Maisie, Ardie, Charlotte, Marlow, Lexie, Willow, Ellie, Maverick and baby van Bohemen. A heartfelt thank you to Rex and Anne Duncan and the team at the Lakes District Hospital. A special thank you to the Foodstuffs South Island and the wider grocery industry for bringing such joy and passion to his work life. There will be a private cremation as per Grocers request, Messages to 20 Bell Ave, Cromwell, 9310 Giddy up, Gro!

THOMPSON, Bruce Stephen. With deep sadness Bruce's family shares that he died suddenly and peacefully at home in Bannockburn on July 9, 2024, aged 70 years. Carol’s loving and loved husband and best friend for 48 years. Anna and Holly’s much loved Dad. Tim and Chris’s father in law. Jarvis (deceased), Patrick and Eleanor's grandad. Jennifer Hudson's loved little brother and Grant's brother in law (Mosgiel). Bruce was loved and respected by his extended family and friends, and he valued being a part of their lives. Privately cremated, and according to his wishes, no funeral service. He did approve the idea of a tribute page and we invite friends and family to share memories or thoughts if they wish at this site https://www.tributes.co.nz/ViewMyTribute.aspx?id=20474. Private messages can be emailed to [email protected]

CROWTHER Hercules John. Passed away peacefully at Wakatipu Care Home on the 6th July 2024; aged 88 years. Loving husband of Gweneth*. Son of John James (Shorty) and Minnie. Brother to Mannie*, Pearl*, Nellie* and Winnie*. Brother-in-law to Alison and Mervyn*, Sandra* and Jack*, Carol and Frank. Father and father-in-law of Stephen and Donna, Mark and Meryl and Diane and Ken McKenzie. Grandy to Michael, Tanya and Eliot; Pop to Kennedy and Corban; and Grandad to Sheree and Thomas. Also great-grandad. Uncle to Robin Goss and Warren Scobie. Dear friend of Pat. A private cremation has been held. Details of memorial gathering to follow. Messages to: [email protected] * Denotes deceased

SCOTT - Frances Mary - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3 2024; aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Graeme Scott, much loved Mum, mother in law and Nana of Sarah, Jeff, James, Ruby and Lucy Sawers; Simon, Louise, Tom, Annabelle and Jack Scott; Margo, PK, Finn, Stella and Emerson Kennedy. A service to celebrate Frances’ life will be held in the Affinity Funeral Chapel, 143 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra at 1.00pm on Monday, July 8th followed by a private cremation. Messages to: 6 Craig Place, Alexandra 9320. Secondary Notice SCOTT - Frances Mary - 30.12.41 - 3.7.24 - Dearly loved daughter of the late Frank and Mary Clark. Loved sister and sister in law of Colin Clark (Hawea), Don and Marion Clark (Bannockburn), Tony and Sue Clark (Christchurch) and Richie and Margaret Clark (Cromwell). Loved aunt to all her nieces and nephews.

DOWLING, Gerald Francis. Died peacefully at the Maniototo Hospital on July 1, 2024, aged 88 years. Loved husband of Angela. Loved father and father in law of Rosemary and Mark Pettit, Phil and Jo, Andrew and Amanda, Maria and Chris O’Reilly, Brendan and Katherine, and Geraldine and Johnny Duncan.Grandfather of Henry and Isobel; Bailey and Maggie; Ellie, Thomas and Bella; Katherine, James, Mark,Tim and Liam; Bridget, Kate, Hannah and Hamish; Billy and Stella; Briar, Jock and Toby; and great grandfather of Leif. Son of William* and Mamie* (Naseby), brother and brother in law of Mary* and Harry*, Br Bill, Mike and Joan, Ray* and Bev*, Laurie* and Denise and Graeme:Tony and Heff, Rosemary and Matt, Pauline and Tim and Vince and Faye. Rosary will be held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2 Stuart Road, Ranfurly at 4.45pm, on Sunday July 7. Requiem Mass to celebrate Gerald’s life will be held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 1 00pm on Monday July 8, followed by interment in the Ranfurly Cemetery.Thanks to Dr Verne Smith and the staff of Maniototo Hospital for caring for Gerald. Livestream will be available at www.affinityfunerals.nz In lieu of flowers donations to the Maniototo Hospital would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to The Dowling Family , 306 Bypass Road, RD1 Ranfurly, 9397, or email [email protected] (* Denotes Deceased) RIP

NYHON, Kelvin Daniel - Kelvin defied all odds and fought on to live a longer than expected life. He passed away, at Mossbrae Care Home on June 27, 2024; aged 82 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, Margaret, his wife of 59 years, and by his children and their partners, Carl and Ariane, Greg and Mon, Angela and Mark and grandsons Cody and Brayden. ‘Together as a team, we lived to fulfil our wildest dreams’ Clyde, Australia, Haast. Thank you to the management and staff and Dr Mawhinney who cared for Kelvin with respect and love. - A memorial service to celebrate Kelvin’s life will be held in the Affinity Funerals Chapel, 143 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 1pm on Thursday July 4. Messages to 19 Wenlock Square, Brooklands Village, Mosgiel 9024

Flint, Valmai Joan (nee Shields) -On July 1, 2024; in her 94th year. Darling wife of Doug* for 50 years. Loved Val of Don* Campbell. Loved daughter Tom* and Dulcie* Shields. Absolutely loved and respected mum, ma, mother-in-law of Paul and Gail (Australia), Donna, Steven, Viki and Brian, Margo and Brody, and Jason. Much loved sister of the Raymond* Maureen* Veronica, Theresa* Bernadette, John and Pamela, sister-in-law and Aunty. Nana, grandma, great grandma, and great great grandma to her 50 plus grandies. Friend of Jeff, Lynley, and Kenneth*, Phillip* and Bruce*. A private service was held on Wednesday July 3, where she was laid to rest at the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill. Now in her forever home in heaven.

WARDILL Jessie Margaret (Maggie) nee Swinburn born Duke - Passed peacefully in her 83rd year at Ripponburn Hospital, Cromwell, on Friday morning June 21, 2024. She is survived by her 4 children, 7 grand children and 5 great grandchildren. A service for Maggie to celebrate her colourful life will be held in Affinity Funerals Chapel, 143 Centennial Ave, Alexandra at noon on Monday July 1, followed by light refreshments and a private burial. Messages to [email protected]