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BROOKLAND, Ronald Albert:
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday October 14, 2026. Aged 85. Dearly loved husband of Beverley, loved father and father- in-law of Peter and Rebecca; Dianne and Stuart Hamlin; Susan and James Parry. Loved grandfather of Darcy and Madison; Ethan and Amber; George and Bella; Henry and Riley, and Charlotte and Samantha. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Trevor*; Frances and Bryan Neilson; Andrew; David and Claire (*denotes deceased). A service will be held on Tuesday October 20 at 1.00pm, in the Gore RSA Function Room, Bowler Ave, followed by his interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Donations to Hokonui St John may be let at the service. Messages to 23 Irving Street, Gore 9710.
DAVIDSON, Elaine Margaret:
In her 90th year, our wonderful, fun-loving, supportive mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend left us. As per Elaine’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. We thank the staff at Peacehaven and her daughter Eileen for her unwavering patience and care.
OSBORNE, Anne Mary Patricia:
17.3.1951 – 13.10.2026Anne died peacefully at home after a brief illness. Much loved wife and friend of Barry*. Loved and cherished mum of Jo; Clare and Logan Darey; and Megan. Treasured Annema of Lucas. Dearly loved only daughter of Cyril* and Mary* Pettit. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty of Paul*, Patricia, Sandra, Karen, Stephen and David Pettit and their families. Loved granddaughter, niece and cousin of the Welnoski, Lynch and Pettit families. Loved daughter-in-law of Bert* and Joyce* Osborne. Loved sister-in-law and aunty of Wendy* and Arthur* Smith; Glenice, Laurie, Tony and Ben Mayo; Marilyn, Alan, Richard and Penny Trent; and Geoff, Dariel, Jason and and Sarah Osborne and their families. Friend to many. A special thank you to all the healthcare professionals who cared for Anne. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Anne will be held at St Mary's Basilica Catholic Church, 65 Tyne Street, Invercargill, on Monday, October 19, at 1.00pm. Interment to follow at Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice South would be appreciated and may be left at the service. To view on livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/6268064/3bad8a11cc Messages to 200 Ross Street, Invercargill 9810. Anne lived her life with faith, dignity and humour until the end. Rest in peace. (*denotes deceased)
PARIS, Coral Grace:
Unexpectedly, on October 14, 2026; aged 89 years. Much loved wife of the late Allan, treasured Mum of David and Lynda, Mark and Sara, Stephanie and Grant, Grant and Jen, and a loved Nana of her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "Reunited in Heaven with her beloved Allan" A service for Coral will be held in Saint Peter's Caversham Church, 500 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, at 11.00am, on Tuesday, October 20, followed by interment in Green Park Cemetery. Messages to the Paris family c/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin 9012
PYPER, Joy Margaret:
Passed away on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt. A very much-loved wife of the late Colin (Gus) Sydney Pyper, and a loved sister-in-law of the Pypers. Remembering all the shopping and lunch trips we had when you came to stay. Dear Joy, you were a special part of our family. Rest in peace, The Pypers.
RILEY, Amy Mary:
24 June 1987 - 9 October 2026. On Friday October 9, Amy passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family. She received the most sensitive and loving care from all of the staff and medical teams in the ICU - we thank them for everything they did for her and her whole family while we were there. Ever true to her loving, generous and serving spirit, her last selfless act was to bless three other families with very special gifts...through the organ donations of her heart, lungs and kidneys. Even in our sadness, we find joy and comfort in the fact that she is now at peace in Heaven with our Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ and has been re-united with her beloved Mummy, Daddy and Chris - whom she missed so very much. "She will always be treasured and loved dearly by all those who knew her and we thank everyone for their care, prayers and support.” A service for Amy will be held in the Cromwell and District’s Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth Street, Cromwell, at 11am, on Monday October 19. Livestreaming at Affinityfunerals.co.nz.
SMITH, Charles Glynne Maxwell (Glynne):
Passed peacefully, after a short illness at Ranfurly Hospital, on October 8, 2026; in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Lynley for 62 years, father and father-in-law of Charles and Stephanie (Wellington), Philip & Janet, Becks, Jonathan and Fiona (Perth), proud and cherished Grandad of Finn, Lily, and Grace; Harry; Max, Ginny, and Rosa, brother and brother in-law of Baxter and Maryanne (Weston) Grateful thanks to Doctors Vern, and Adele, and the loving care provided by the staff at Ranfurly Hospital. A service for Glynne, will be held in Saint Hilda’s Anglican Church, 16 Welles Street, Ranfurly at 2pm, on Saturday October 17. Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.nz Donations to the Ranfurly Hospital would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Smith Family, 18 Knowles Crescent Ranfurly or [email protected].
WARDEN, Kay Gladys:
Passed away October 13, 2026, 85 years young. Loving daughter of the late James and Ruby Riddell. Loving sister to Brian, the late Ron and the late Noeline. Loving 'forever' mum to Cheryl, Lindsay, Pamela, Freddy (Anthony), and Nathan. Cheeky mother-in-law to Paul. Simon, Maree, and Debbie. Dearest Nan to Sean and Evie, Georgia and Arese, Morgan, Jarod, Russell, Stella and Nita. Private family farewell in Twizel. Special thanks to the Twizel Medical Centre for their generous care, as well as the special ladies, Gloria, Elza and Steph that helped us care for mum in her home so nicely. We are truly grateful. God Bless to Mrs Goblies. You have left a huge hole in our hearts, never to be forgotten
ZWIES, Neville John (John):
Peacefully on Wednesday 14th October 2026 . Aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Helen. Much loved brother and brother-in- law of Gwenda Edgecombe (Palmerston North) and Noeline* and Graeme* Perkins, John* and Jennifer Black ( Timaru). Loved uncle of all his nephews and nieces.
"Absent from the body, present with the Lord" 2 Corinthians 5:8
A special thanks to the caring staff at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village. A funeral service for John will be held at J Fraser and Son's Chapel, Cnr of Esk and Doon Street, Invercargill, 10.30 am, Tuesday 20th October 2026. Followed by a private interment. Messages to 306 Great North Road, Winton 9720 or to Johns tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. *Denoted deceased
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
MAYNARD, Julia:
5.8.1955 - 16.10.2022
Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard but always near
So loved, so missed, so very dear
Until we meet again
Love from all the family.