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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 (nee Mathieson):
02-08-1937 - 12-10-2026 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.Messages to 19 George Street, Otautau or may be left on Elaine's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
HARRADINE, Kevin Owen:
Suddenly on Tuesday 13th October 2026 at Waikawa. Loved son of the late Richard and the late Fay Harradine. Loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Judy and Colin Jefcoate, and Annette Barnes (Australia). Loved Uncle to Lance and Andrea, Scott and Jenny, Riki and Melissa, Angela and Andrew. Loved great uncle to Georgia, Cooper and Chloe. Special mate to many, around the Lakes District, Waikawa and Invercargill. Funeral details will be advised early next week. Messages for the Harradine Family can be sent to PO Box 632 Invercargill 9840 or leave a message on Kevin’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/kevin.
HEADS, Valerie “Val” Margaret Louise, (nee Forbes):
Of Kamahi, Edendale. Passed away peacefully at home on the farm, surrounded by family on the 11th October 2026. In her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Colin Mitchell Heads. Dearly loved mother of Judy, Colin, Nicola, and the late Rosemary. Cherished Grandmother to Oscar, Lockie, Bruno, Jesse, and Danielle.
“An anchor of the family, she will be sorely missed”
In accordance with Val’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages can be sent to Judy Heads, 110 Moore Road, RD 3, Wyndham, 9893 or to Val’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
McLEAN, Roland Peter Henry (Peter):
Passed away on October 13, surrounded by his dearly loved ones at Clutha Health First; aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband for nearly 60 years of Maureen, beloved Dad of his daughters Nicky, and Rachel, loved father-in-law of Allan, & Pete and an adored granddad of Josh, and Keely. Loved and missed by his extended family. ‘Gone Whitebaiting 2026’ As per Peter’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 42 Yarmouth Street, Balclutha, 9230.
MILLER, ‘Larry’ Lawrence Thomas John:
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Friday October 16 2026 aged 70. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, loved dad of Jared and Alanna, Regan and Conna, and Deonie, Loved Grandad of Nina and Meah; Cooper and Reva; Cherished brother of Pamela* and Ross*, Quertier, Olive and Stuart* Glover and David Allison, Ann* and Malcom Hin, Marion and Donny McDowell, Loved Uncle of all his Nieces and Nephews. A memorial service for Larry will be held on Thursday October 22 at 1:30pm in the Gore Town and Country stadium, Burry street Gore, Flowers respectfully declined. Donations to Hospice South may be left at Larry’s service. Larry’s family would like to thank Hospice South especially Amelia and Helen, RDNS careers and the District Nursers for all of their wonderful care which allowed Larry to stay at home. Messages to 206 Diamond Peak Road, Rd2 Gore, 9772 (*denotes deceased).
RHODES, Victor Arthur Donald (Don):
Peacefully, at Dunstan Hospital on Thursday, October 15, 2026, aged 85 years. Dearly loved by his partner Maree Leitch, and his children Jayson and Monique. A celebration of Don’s life will be held in the Omakau Golf Club, 23 Alton Street, on Tuesday, 20 October, at 1.30pm. Private cremation to follow. A true battler who lived life on his own terms. Messages to PO Box 124, Omakau, 9352, or email - [email protected]. Livestream available: https://vimeo.com/event/6274695
SCOULLAR, Georgina Anne:
On October 14, 2026; aged 84 years. Much loved wife of the late Andy for 63 years, loved Mum of Margaret and Robert Meikle, and Karen and Grant Hay, loved Nanny of Sam, Taylor and Ella; Hayley and Jayden Bignell, and Rebecca and Liam, loved Great-Nanny of Billy; and Sofia. A private cremation has been held. An ash interment will take place at a later date.
STREETER, Anthony Charles (Tony):
Peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Patsy, adored father of Margot and Jonathan, treasured brother of Tracy, cherished father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Respected teacher. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held in Mary Immaculate and the Irish Martyrs Catholic Church, 2 Sligo Street, Cromwell, on Wednesday, 21 October at 11.00 am, followed by interment at Cromwell Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Otago Community Hospice and Dunstan Hospital in recognition of the care Tony received. Messages to 4c Panners Cove Lane, RD 2, Cromwell 9384.
WILD, Anne Marie (née Howorth):
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful, yet sudden passing of Anne after a courageous battle with illness, on Wednesday 14 October 2026. Dearly loved wife of John, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Aaron, Shannon and Lisa and adored Nanna Anne of Eli, Louie, and Freddie. Much loved sister, sister-in-law, Aunty and dear friend of many. In keeping with Anne’s wishes, a memorial celebration of her life will be held at the Ascot Park Hotel, Cnr of Tay Street and Racecourse Road Invercargill, on Tuesday 20 October at 2.00pm, followed by a time to share memories, stories and laughter, and to celebrate a life well lived. If you wish to view Anne’s service via livestream please visit the Avenal Park obituaries page, and click on the link on Anne’s profile. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia New Zealand would be warmly appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 87 McIvor Road, Myross Bush, Invercargil 9872.
Forever loved, deeply missed and always in our hearts.