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ADAMS, Gordon Robert (Gordy):
Peacefully on Monday, October 12th, at Ashlea Grove; in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of Alison, loved father of Tracy and Brent (Brisbane), Chris and Julie (Dunedin), Lauren, Lyndon, Bruce and Darlene (all of Milton), and Malcolm (Cromwell), Grandad to Adam and Alexandra, Jordain and Wade, Khan, Josh and Vann and Mason, Great-Grandad of Miller and Gordy. A service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held on Friday October 16, at 2pm in St Johns Anglican Church, 165 Union Street Milton, followed by afternoon tea at Bruce Country Club Milton. For those unable to attend, a livestream link will be available on Leishman’s website. Messages to 17 Centennial Avenue, Milton, 9220.
BARNES, Peter:
30/06/1931 - 13/10/2026 Peacefully at Yvette Williams Retirement Village, on October 13, 2026; aged 95 years. Loved husband of Ngaire for 64 years, father of David and Anne-Marie, Chris, Stephen and Liz, and the late Gregory, Grandad of Nick and Rhiannon, Matt and Leigh, Siobhan and Jordon, Caitlin and Jack, Jeremy, Laura, and Amy, Great-Grandad of Ben, Finn, and Lyla. Thank you to the staff of Yvette Williams, Level 2 for their care. A Memorial Service for Peter will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 2pm, on Saturday October 17. Messages to The Barnes Family C/- PO Box 5013, Dunedin 9054, or below, along with the livestream.
FERREIRA, Napoleon Marthinus (Nap):
Peacefully at Maniototo Hospital, Ranfurly, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Poppie for a wonderful 55 years, much loved and respected father of Martin, and the late Jaco, loved Oupa of Nadia, and Marlize. Special thanks to Dr Adele Pheasant, and Dr Verne Smith along with all the staff at Maniototo Hospital for their care. Heartfelt thanks to our En Hakore family. “Forever in our hearts” A service to celebrate Nap’s life will be held in En Hakore, 207 Orangapi Road, Ranfurly, on Saturday, 17 October, at 10am, followed by interment at Ranfurly cemetery. Messages to email – [email protected] Central Otago Funerals, Alexandra FDANZ. Livestream available: https://vimeo.com/event/6267669/5a3364c4ac
GOODALL, Robin Joseph:
On October 14, 2026, peacefully at Everil Orr Care Home, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Pip. Loved father of Jacqui and Kerry. A memorial service will be held at the RSA Hall in Riverton, on Saturday, October 17, at 2.00pm. All family and friends welcome.
KREFT, Jake (Roger Martin):
Following a brief illness, on October 11, 2026; aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Donna, loved and adored father and father-in-law of Nigel and Marian (Atlanta, GA), Geraldine and Ryan Dowling (Ranfurly), darling Pop to Jake, Sophie, Abby, Annie, Fred, George, and Theo, loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. A service to celebrate Jake's life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2pm, on Monday, October 19. Livestream available at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream. Messages to 211 Wingatui Road, Mosgiel 9024.
LEMMENS, Johannas Jacobus (Hans):
8/03/1951 - 13/10/2026 - Peacefully in Dunedin Hospital with family by his side on October 13, 2026; aged 75 years. Loved son of the late Paul and Johanna, loved Dad of Darren and Laura, Michelle and Steve, granddad of Evana, Remus, Gabe, Jose, and Liam, and great granddad of Isabel, much loved brother of Marty and Janine, uncle of Jeremy, and Kain, great uncle of Maddox (Max), Kaiza, and Wilhelmina. A special thanks to all the carers and staff of Ross Home that looked after Hans. - A Service for Hans will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 10.30am on Friday October 16, followed by private cremation. Messages can be left below.
OGLE, William Douglas (Doug):
22/07/1938 - 11/10/2026 - On October 11, 2026 at Leslie Groves Home and Hospital; aged 88 years. Loved husband of the late Virginia, loved father of Kirsty, Megan, and Peter, loved father-in-law of Will, and Stuart, loved grandfather of Hamish, Tony, Nicole, Rochelle, Tayzha; Kaya, and Erin. - A Memorial Service for Doug will be held at The Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Blueskin Road, Waitati at 5pm on Saturday October 17. Donations to Orokonui would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages can be left below.
PEEL, Donald James (Don):
In the care of Teviot Valley Rest Home, Roxburgh, on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Janet, loved father and father-in-law of Stuart and Barb, adored "Grumpy" of Aaron, Matt, and Joshua. "The bowls come to rest today, you've rolled your final bowl away, your place upon the green may be bare but memories of you will always be there" A service to celebrate Don's life will be held in the Roxburgh Golf Club, Scotland Street, at 1.00 pm, private interment to follow. Don's family warmly invite you to join them thereafter at the Roxburgh Bowling Club, 3 Berwick Street, for light refreshments and a roll up. Donations can be made at the service for The Teviot Cancer Support Group. Family would like to acknowledge the caring staff at Teviot Rest Home, who treated Don with kindness. Messages to 6956 Ettrick, Raes Junction Roxburgh 9500 Central Otago Funerals FDANZ
SCANLAN, Patricia Margaret (Pat):
21/05/1936 - 10/10/2026. Pat passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and the caring staff at Birchleigh Residential Care; aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late John, cherished mother of Martin (Western Australia), Tony, Lisa, and the late Ann, a wonderfully vibrant, fun, and devoted Granny to Emma, Sarah, Analise, and Samuel, and Great Grandma to Carter - she brought energy, laughter and pure joy into their lives, loved sister of the late Tom Farquharson, sister-in-law of Marj, and the late Anne Doolin. Pat touched many with her vivacious personality, warmth, and passion for life. A true friend to many who will be deeply missed. A service to celebrate Pat's life will be held at Campbell & Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 11am on Saturday October 17. Livestream available at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream. Messages to the Scanlan family c/- PO Box183, Mosgiel, 9053
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
MATEROA-TRENT, Kinisha:
15 October 1998
Our beautiful granddaughter
Sadly taken 28 years ago today
Forever in our hearts
"Loved and remembered always"
Nanny Glenda and Grandad Jaffa xxxx