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Loading...Alexander, Gail Ursula (nee Hickey):
Passed away peacefully, at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Saturday, June 20, 2026 aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of *Tom, much loved mother and mother-in-law of *Steve, Ross and Pauline (Dunedin), Sharon and Paul Waller (Lumsden), and treasured Gran of Kate; Michael and Steph, and Nicholas; Blair, and Laura. Loved Great-Gran of Ollie, Isla, Sophie, and Charlotte. The last of 11 children, a cherished sister, sister-in-law and aunt. A private service has been held as per Gail's wishes. Family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Windsor Park Care Home for their kindness and care shown to Gail. Messages to: 1314 Longridge Road RD 4, Lumsden 9794. (*denotes deceased) Southern Funeral Home. FDANZ
DUFFY, Paul Graeme:
Passed away after a battle with cancer on June 18, 2026; aged 76.
Oldest son of Lorraine and Arthur, Big brother of Jo, Megan, Gavin, and Bryan.
He left behind three children Sean, Clay, and Jolene, along with many friends.
At his request, no service will be held. Messages to 59 baker street , Stirling 9213.
EATON, Elizabeth Anne (Liz, nee Mutch):
Peacefully, at Golden View Care, Cromwell, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, aged 69 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neil, treasured mother of Katie Bathgate, and Stuart, loved sister of Kathryn, David, and Alistair, cherished Grandma of Eli, and Zoe. A service to celebrate Liz’s life, will be held in Central Otago Funerals Chapel, 16 Ennis Street, Alexandra, on Friday, 27 June, at 1.00 pm. Special thanks to Royal District Nursing Service NZ and Hospice Southland. The service can be watched via livestream vimeo.com/event/6010596
O’Brien William John Francis (OB):
Peacefully at home on Friday 19th June 2026.Dearly loved husband and best friend of Helen. Loved father and father-in-law of Daryl*, Clynton and Kirsten. Loved Pop of Emma, Tyler, and James. Friend of Jackie. A good friend to many. A celebration of John's life will be held at the Waiau Town and Country Club, 41 King Street, Tuatapere on the 25th of June at 1.30 pm. Messages may be left on John's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz, where a live stream link can be found.
THOMSON Lois Dorothy Grace (nee McGrouther):
Passed gently, at Windsor Park Care Home Gore, on Friday June 19, 2026, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother of Suzanne and Chris, David, Michael, and Krista Loach (Christchurch); Alex and Jane, Dean, Julie, *Vanessa, and Glen; Robert and Phillipa, Tim, Sarah, Georgia and John; Malcolm, *Jim and Jeanie; John and Kate, Millie, Guy, and Jonty. Great Grandma of Lance, Peyton, Harrison, Mahia, Nyxyn, Mackenzie, Sophie, Alexia, *Hudson, Henry, Kate, Dominic, Lucas, and Delilah. Loved daughter of *Percy and *Grace McGrouther, adored big sister and sister in-law of Shirley and *Doug Stott, *Cliff and Jean, Joy and *Peter Roulston, *Howard and Elizabeth, and *Jim and Sandra. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Lois's life will be held in the Tapanui Presbyterian Church, 1 Sussex Street, Tapanui, on Friday, 3 July at 1.00pm, followed by light refreshments. In lieu of flowers, donations for West Otago St John Ambulance would be welcomed. Thank you to Windsor Park Care Home for their attentive care of Lois. Messages to: 36 Bayswater Crescent, Christchurch 8062. (*denoted deceased) Southern Funeral Home FADNZ. Livestream available: vimeo.com/event/6010444