MORGAN, John Travis Passed away, on January 3, 2025 at Birchleigh Residential Care Centre, Mosgiel; aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Myfwany, loved father and father-in-law of Simon and Shaska, David and Gill, Stephen and Donna, Melody and John, loved grandad of Renee, Caeden, Sam, Ben, Lauren and Sifi. Special thanks to personal friend and John’s GP, Dr Ben Hayward, Brooklands, Janefield and Braeside staff for their care and kindness; also the many friends, young and old, from the local community of Jehovah’s Witnesses who visited John over the last five years while he was in care. A service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 141 Factory Road, Mosgiel, at 1pm, on Saturday, January 25. Zoom details on request via email: [email protected] 

RONALD-LOADER, Gary Paul Passed away early Thursday morning, January 9, 2025, in the arms of his wife and sisters, surrounded in love; aged 67 years. Loving husband to Jo-Anne,  father to David and Ben, loved son of Joseph* and Dorothy* Loader, loved son-in-law of  John* and Hazel Ronald, loved brother and brother-in-law of Beverley and Vic Elliott, Dorothy and Bill Sutherland, Michael* and Joanne Loader, Lorena* and Len Ross, Ray* and Anne Loader, Joanne Mackey, Pete and Marie Ronald,  Doug and Lucille Ronald, and Mike and Laraine Ronald, also a loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased).   A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Parish Church, 91 Church Street, Mosgiel, at 3pm on Friday, January 17, followed by private cremation. - Messages to 30 Bush Road, Mosgiel 9024.

MURPHY Maureen Margaret. On 5 January 2025, peacefully at St Andrews Home and Hospital surrounded by family, aged 82 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Craig and Sharlene, Cheryl, Blair, and the late Julie, loved grandma of Matthew, Keegan, Zane, Alex, Sean, Josie, Cindi, Dallas,Tyler, and Kaylee, loved great grandmother of Corey. A Memorial service for Maureen will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 11am on Saturday 11 January. Maureen’s service will be live streamed and can be viewed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/

OGDEN, Walter Joseph  At Mossbrae Rest Home on January 5, 2025; in his 100th year . Born in Caernarfon, Wales and emigrated to New Zealand  in 1959. Ex British Merchant Navy WW2.  Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth (Bessie)* for 74 years, loved father and father-in-law of Wendi* Ogden and Darrel* Robinson, and Sheila and Chris* Bishop. Much loved pop of Jeff Carvell (Dubai), Paul Carvell (England), Tim Stebbings (Tamworth, Beth Stebbings(Warwick) and Nick Stebbings (Brisbane). Loved great Grandpop of Sian and Thomas, Finn; Paige, Mackenzie and Emily; Byron, Kayden, Calais and Koby; Oliver and Lily, and Great great Grandpop of Brodie. Fond Uncle to his nieces and nephews. Thank you to the staff at Mossbrae for their care of Walter over several years. (*denotes deceased). A service for Walter will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, Mosgiel at 2.00pm on Friday, January 10 followed by private cremation. Messages to 7/5 Kent Street, Tapanui 9522.   Now at peace with his Lord. In our hearts always and forever.

GREENE Ilene On January 7, 2025, peacefully at Dunedin Hospital; aged 93 years (formerly of Chatsford, Mosgiel, Roxburgh and Queenstown). Dearly loved wife of Jim*, much loved darling wee Mum and mother-in-law of Barry*, Barbara, Jenny and Geoff, Lindsay*, and Andi, very much loved Gran and Granny Ilene of Erin, Shaye, Romneya, Dori, Mani, AJ, and Mia, a loved Great-Gran. Special thanks to the staff at Dunedin Hospital for their care of Ilene. (*denotes deceased). A service for Ilene will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 10.30am on Friday, January 10 followed by private cremation. Ilene’s service will be live streamed and can be viewed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages c/- PO Box 183 Mosgiel 9053.

Aldridge, Franklin Bruce (Frank) Passed away, peacefully, on January 2, 2025, at Montecillo Veteran’s Home and Hospital, Dunedin, surrounded by his family; aged 101 years. Loving husband of Margaret* (nee McDonald), dearly loved Dad of Graham and Katie, Yvonne, and Susan, loved Grandad of Joanne, Matthew and Shannon, Melanie and Phillip, Kim and Slade, Faith and Oliver; Katrina and Hilton, and Scott and Megan, and Great Grandad of Noah, Taylah, Addisyn, Elliot, Harrison, Timothy, and Leilani, also a loved brother of Marj*, Stan*, Geoff, and Morris*. (*denotes deceased) “In God’s Care” A service for Frank will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 10.30am, on Wednesday, January 8, followed by private cremation. The service will be Live-streamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream In lieu of lowers donations to the Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. - Messages to 7 Forfar Street, Mosgiel 9024.

O’Connor, Patricia Janice (Pat) - née Smith Passed away, on January 2, 2025 at Dunedin Hospital. Much loved wife of Morris* and the biggest cheerleader and champion of her five girls, Caryl, Maree, Stephanie, Jan, Valerie and proud grandmother of her 12 grandchildren. (* denotes deceased) A service for Pat will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2.30pm, on Tuesday, January 7, followed by private cremation. The service will be Live-streamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream - Messages to the O’Connor Family C/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053

Ryder, Stephen James (Steve) On January 1, 2025, unexpectedly, after a long battle, at Dunedin Hospital, surrounded by his loving family; aged 63 years. Treasured husband and soul mate of Brenda, much loved father and father-in-law of Morgan, Sharyn, Stuart, and Anthony and Nikki, loved Grandad of Else, Lilly, Phoebe, Aurora (Rosie), Eli, and Scarlette, loved brother of Allan, David, and Kay, loved brother-in-law of David and Janice Langley, also a loved uncle, cousin and friend to many. A service for Steve will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 10.30am, on Tuesday, January 7th, followed by an interment in Dunedin Cemetery. - Messages to the Ryder Family C/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel, 9053.

COLLINS, Ava Gaylene - On December 19, 2024,after a short illness, at Dunedin Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Tony, Mum and best friend of Samara, and adored Nonna of Marni. A gathering to honour Ava’s life will be held in Errick’s Venue, 218 Crawford St Dunedin at 2pm on Monday December 30, Ava’s service will be Livestreamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream Messages to the Collins Family c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.

Miller, Lindsay Gordon On December 23, 2024; aged 62 years. Dearly loved husband of Emily, much loved Dad of Daniel, and Courtney and Will, loved son of Mervyn and Margaret, loved brother of David, Gavin, Kathryn, and Jason and loved by all their extended family. A service for Lindsay will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 10.30am, on Friday December 27, followed by private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated. Messages to 36A Thames Street, Mosgiel, 9024

HEASLEY Aileen Celeste (Celeste) On December 14, 2024, at Mossbrae Lifecare Mosgiel; aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother and mother-in-law of James and Renee, and beloved Gran of Peyton. R.I.P. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Parish Church, 89 Church Street, Mosgiel, on Wednesday, December 18, at 11a.m., followed by interment at Allanton Cemetery. Messages to The Heasley Family, PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053

Caine, Rose. Passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family, on December 5, 2024; aged 91 years. Much loved daughter of Francis Joseph Caine* and Rose Farrell*, much loved mum to David, Christine, and Michael, dearest nana to Iain, Mark, Andrew, Liam, and Kane; and great nana to Paige, and Jack. (* denotes deceased) A Requiem Mass will be held for Rose, in St Mary's Parish Church, 89 Church Street, Mosgiel, at 11am, on Friday, December 13, followed by private cremation. Messages to the Caine family C/- Po Box 183, Mosgiel, 9053.

Cadogan, Matthew Sean (Matt) (Bugsy) Unexpectedly due to a medical event on Monday 2nd December 2024 at his home, aged 28. Dearly and much loved son and step son of Ian and Jos, Chris and Dan. Loved brother and brother in law of Isaac and Bek, and niece Maisie. Beloved cousin and nephew of his extended family. A service for Matt will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2pm on Monday, December 9, followed by private cremation. The service will be available to view via Livestream at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream. Messages to 63 Old Brighton Road, Fairfield, Dunedin 9018.

McGETTIGAN, Rev Fr Mervyn John Carey Died peacefully, in the excellent care of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Dunedin, on November, 28, 2024; in his 91st year. Respected and much-loved priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin, in his 67th year of Priesthood, beloved son of the late Patrick and Lucy (nee Carey) McGettigan, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Nola and Brian Meagher; the late Joan and Stuart Brown and the late Robert; loved Uncle of Kathryn, Nicola and Martin, and Great-Uncle, Great-Great-Uncle of their children, and friends.  A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for the happy repose of his soul, in St Joseph’s Cathedral, 288 Rattray Street, Dunedin, at 10.30am, on Saturday, December 7, followed by burial in Andersons Bay Cemetery. The service will be available to view via Livestream at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream. Rosary will be prayed in St Mary’s Parish Church, 89 Church Street, Mosgiel, at 7pm, on Friday, December 6. 'Requiescat in Pace’

CHRISTIE Margaret Rosemary (Rosey), Retired Obstetrics Nurse. On 22 November 2024, at Mossbrae Lifecare surrounded by her family. In her 81st year. Loved wife of Bruce, Loved mother and mother in law of Geoff and Charmain, Brent, Allison and Andrew. Loved nana of Bailey and Tyler, Samuel and Luke, Jacob and Lily. Special thanks to the staff of The Otago Community Hospice and Mossbrae for their love and care of Rosey. A service to celebrate Rosey’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road Mosgiel, at 2pm on Friday November 29, followed by private cremation. The service will be available to view via live stream at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream Messages to 2d Irvine Street, Mosgiel 9024

Dixon, Dorothy Joan (Joan) Passed away peacefully at Birchleigh Hospital Mosgiel on Tuesday 26th November 2024, aged 84 years. Loved wife of Graeme for 60 years. Much loved mother, mother in law, and Nan of Gary, Deanne, Anna, Jared, and Ella; Alison and Brent White, Darryl, Alana and Shaye Mckay and great Nan of Arlen Mckay. “Forever in our Hearts” A service to celebrate the life of Joan will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road Mosgiel at 10.30am on Friday 29th November followed by private cremation. Messages C/O P.O. Box 183 Mosgiel 9053

REID Kevin. Suddenly at bowls on 21 November 2024, aged 74 years. Treasured husband of the late Annette. Much loved Dad and father in law of Tony and Nadia, Paula and Malcolm Dore. Adored grandad of Jake, Zayne, Sarah and Kris. A service to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road Mosgiel at 2pm (TOMORROW) THURSDAY November 28, followed by private cremation. The service will be available to view via live stream at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages to 5 White Hart Lane Mosgiel 9024 Forever in our hearts and deeply missed

Oudemans, Gillis (93) On Thursday 7th November 2024 after a brief illness in the care of Dunedin Hospital, aged 93. Loving husband of Valerie*, loving father of Rodger, loving brother-in-law of Daphne* and Alan* Judson, Pat and Roger*, and William Sew Hoy*, loving uncle of Jon and Iko, Peter and Annie, Karen, Tracey, Tony, and Brian*. (*denotes deceased). A service for Gill will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road Mosgiel at 2.00pm on Friday 15th November followed by private cremation. Messages C/O P.O. Box 183 Mosgiel 9053

AERAKIS, June of Green Island. Peacefully, on Monday, November 11, 2024, after a short illness at Yvette Williams Retirement Village, Dunedin; aged 79 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Manoli and Nicki, and Alex, loved Yia Yia of George, Costa, Ollie; and Angelo. A service for June will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 11am, on Thursday November 14, followed by a private interment. In lieu of flowers donations to Otago Community Hospice and SPCA would be appreciated and may be left at the service. June’s service will be livestreamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream Messages to The Aerakis Family, Po Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.

HAGGERTY, Kevin John (Haggs) On November 8, 2024, Kevin passed away peacefully at home after a long illness; aged 65 years. Loved best friend and husband of Donna, loved Father of Kierren, Jayden, Kylie, and Carl and Jade, loved Grandfather of Rylan, Jaxon, Tyler, Mason, Charlotte, Connor, Kolton, Timia, Isabella, and baby George*, loved best friend of Audrey. Thank you to all the carers who helped Kevin in his final months. (*denotes deceased). A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2.30pm on Wednesday, November 13. Messages to 7B Kent Place, Mosgiel 9024.

STABLES, Joan Dennison On November 7, 2024, peacefully in the loving care of Birchleigh Residential Care Centre; aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob, cherished Mum and Joan of Paula and Garry, Judy and John Toomer, Roger and Karen, much loved Nana of Nathan; Sophie and Reuben, Logan and Kim, Alice and Mo; Courtney and Ollie, and Jenna and Matt, loved great Nana of Theo; Hamish, Hazel; Sam, Harrison, and Charlotte, a loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 10.30am on Wednesday, November 13 followed by private cremation. Joan’s service will be livestreamed at www.campbellandson.co.nz/live-stream Messages to 32 Gebbie Street, Kinmont Park, Mosgiel 9024.

KERR, Alison - On Saturday October 19, 2024, at Mossbrae Lifecare, surrounded by her family; aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel, loved Mum of Stewart and Christine, Alistair and Michelle, Jenny, and Warwick and Sarah, Grandma of Rachel, Samuel and Joella, Joel, Oliver and Juliana, Phoebe; Melissa and Brendon, Matthew and Chloe, Rebecca and Tom, and a great-grandmother. Alison’s family wish to thank the staff at Mossbrae for their care and compassion especially during her end of life care. Finally at rest, reunited with Noel and her Lord. A Memorial Service to honour and celebrate Alison’s long and full life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 11am on Wednesday October 30. The service will be live-streamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream. In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to 146A Gladstone Road North, Mosgiel 9024.

TROUP, Veda Marion - On October 24, 2024, Veda peacefully slipped away at her home, Tuapeka Community Health, Lawrence; aged 96 1/2 years. Dearly loved wife of George*, much loved, admired and amazing Mum of Joan*, Joy Flett (Outram), Lynn and Moppy MacLean (Mataura), loved Veda of Nigel and Jo, (Middlemarch), Justin and Kelly (Outram), and their children Cooper, and Ashton, mother-in-law of Brian Flett. (*denotes deceased). “A life well lived” A celebration of Veda’s life will be held in the Clubhouse, Roxburgh Golf Club, 280 Scotland Street, Roxburgh, at 1.30pm on Tuesday October 29, followed by private cremation. A recording of the service will be available to watch on Thursday October 31 on the recorded services channel at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream Messages to 27 Orme Street, Outram 9019.

Deuchrass, Margaret Lenore (nee Preston) 1931 - 2024 Softly from the shadows, There came a gentle call, And taking the hand God offered, You gently left us all. Margaret passed away, on October 20, 2024, at Birchleigh Residential Care Centre, Mosgiel. Loved wife of Gordon* Deuchrass, cherished Mum, mother-in-law and friend of her children Robyn and Ross* Cordy, Fay and Bryan Young, Gary and Maureen Deuchrass, dearly loved grandmother of Michaela, Sonya, and Lauren; Kylie, Daniel, Hannah, and Isaac; Tim, Sam, Henri and their partners, loved by all her great grandchildren Grayson; Eden*, Eva, Cohen, Archie, and Felix; Grace; Hadley, Zachariah; Kara, Laura; Alby; Alba, and Florence. (* denotes deceased) We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Dr Ben Hayward, along with Lili Anne and all the wonderful staff at Birchleigh who have cared for Mum for the last four years, you’re amazing. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 10.30am, on Friday, October 25, followed by private cremation. The service will be available to view at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream Farewell to our thoughtful, supportive, selfless treasure; always an example of gentle strength and compassion. We will love you forever. - Messages can be sent to Fay Young, 31 Severn Street, Mosgiel 9024