BREEN, Elizabeth Mary (Liz, nee Fagg) On July 28, 2026, peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by love, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 81 years. Most dearly loved and loving wife of Alan*, deeply treasured and most amazing Mum of Matthew and Emma, and Jason and Lisa, much loved and cherished Nana of Adam, Meg; and Bryse. (* denotes deceased). A very special, kind and generous lady who will be deeply missed. Liz’s family express heartfelt thanks to Dr Dave Clarke and the amazing team of Dr’s,nurse’s, and Health Care Assistants of Ward 8 Med for their respectful and personal care shown to our Mum. At Liz’s request a private farewell will be held. Messages to the Breen Family, c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.

FAVELL, Dr Margaret Elizabeth - Mother to Ynys, Thomas, and Cameron*, grandmother to Carwyn, Jonathon*, and Rebecca, great-grandmother to Charlotte, Reginald, Zoe, and Merideth, sister to Allison, Freda, Donald, and Wendy. A private family service is to be held. Please join us on Saturday, July 18 from 12pm onward for refreshments and a chance to relate memories at 30 Walton Park Avenue, Fairfield. Messages to : [email protected]

Miller, Alexander (Doug) On Monday, April 27, 2026, peacefully, at Birchleigh Residential Care Centre, with Evelyn by his side; aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Evelyn, much loved Dad of Sharyn and Gaylene, loved and respected father-in-law of Neil and Bevin, loved Poppa of Tylar, Kyran and Brooklyn, loved brother of the late Joy and Berys, loved brother-in-law of Mervyn and Margaret Miller, and his brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws who have already passed, a loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Birchleigh Hospital for their excellent care of Doug. ‘A life well lived’ A private farewell has been held.

SOUNESS, William Keith (Keith). On June 26, 2026, peacefully at Mossbrae Lifecare; aged 91 years. Cherished husband of Patricia for 66 years, loved father and father-in-law of Donna and Andrew Roxburgh, Joanne and Chris Robinson (Oamaru), loved Grandad of Amy and Tim, Ryan and Emily (Wellington), Abbey and Isaac (Oamaru), and great grandchildren Stella, Theo, and Matilda. At Keith's request, a family farewell will take place at a later date. Messages to the Souness Family, PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.

CALLENDER, Peter Raymond (PC) - Peacefully on July 17, 2026, after a long journey, with Rose by his side, at Birchleigh Residential Care Center, Mosgiel. Dearly loved husband of Rose, much loved father and father-in-law of Mark, Geoff and De-arna, beloved granddad of Cooper, whom he loved to the moon and back. Thank you to the entire team at Birchleigh, you showed Pete so much compassion and dignity, and for that Pete's family thank you. A private Memorial service for Peter will be held. Messages to the Callender Family c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.

DRYDEN, Mervyn Douglas (Merv) Peacefully at Oxford Court Lifecare, Dunedin, on Friday, 7 August, 2026. Most dearly loved husband of Rosemary Ann, much loved father of Lindsay, and Brent*, loved Grandad of Cameron; and Jackson, loved brother and brother-in-law of Jan and Les*, Bill* and Bev, Jeannie, John* and Andrea, Ron* and Dorothy*, and uncle to his nieces and nephews (*denotes deceased). A service for Merv will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, Mosgiel at 2.00p.m., on Thursday August 13. Messages to Rosemary Dryden, Oxford Court, 164 Oxford Street, South Dunedin 9012

GREANEY, Neville Thomas - On August 2, 2026, at Mossbrae Lifecare, Mosgiel; aged 78 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Colleen and Blair Symon, Michele and Grant Barraclough, and Richard and Marina Greaney. Loved Grandad of Samantha, Abby, and Amillia Barraclough, Daniel, and Leon Greaney, and loved Great-Granddad of Beau Te Kooro. Special thanks to the staff at Mossbrae for their care. A service for Neville will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 1:30pm on Saturday August 8, followed by afternoon tea. Livestream at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/. Messages c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.

BREMNER, Joan Catherine Carol - On July 31, 2026, peacefully at Highview Rest Home and Hospital, with family by her side; aged 84 years. Loved wife of the late Roy for 60 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Grant and Joanne, Chris and Rebecca, and Wayne (Striver), a loved Nans of Hannah and Sophie. Special thanks to the staff at Highview for their care of Joan. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2pm on Friday August 7. Messages to 9A Bellona Lane, Fairfield, Dunedin 9018.

MACGREGOR, Caleb Francis On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Caleb left us way too early; aged 19 years. We are devastated beyond words. Loving son and best wee man of Pauline, adored and loving brother of Michaela and Gussy, a doted on grandson of Alan and Ngaire, adored nephew of Tracy and Andy, and Karen, loved cousin of Bradley, and Jamie, son of John. A celebration of Caleb’s life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 10.30am on Tuesday August 4. Livestream at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages to 102 Richardson Street, St Kilda, Dunedin 9012.

COOMBES, Colin John Passed away peacefully, at home, on July 22, 2026, surrounded by his family, after a short illness. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Ngaere for 63 years, adored and much loved Dad and father-in-law of Michael and Lisa, Sandra and Barry, Judy and Andrew, and Fiona and Ian, a loved Grandad and Great Grandad, and friend to many. A service will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2pm, Tuesday, July 28. Messages to 28 Gebbie Street, Kinmont Park, Mosgiel 9024.

SIM, Allan David Best Dad and Grandad, passed away, suddenly but peacefully, on July 19, 2026. Adored Dad to Tracey and Lisa and their partners John and Donovan, beloved Grandad to Carys and Neala, and special friend to Dallas, son of the late Ron and Elsie Sim, and cherished brother to Russell and Linda, Peter and Margaret, John and Bev, Grant and Diane, Marie and Norrie, and Shona and Garry, treasured uncle to all his nieces and nephews and a valued and precious friend to many. ‘Gone cruisin’ A service for Allan will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 10.30am, on Tuesday, July 28. The service will be livestreamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream In lieu of flowers, donations to Hato Hone St John would be appreciated. Messages to 15 Howorth Road, Fairfield 9018, Dunedin.

Christie, Robert Alexander (Rob) Of Mosgiel, formerly of Burnside. Passed away, peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026; aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jan for 57 years, much loved father and father in law of Gina and Jason Taylor (Mosgiel), and Andrew and Sarah (Edinburgh), loved Grandad of Jesse and Sam, Dylan, and Hope; Kate and Harry, and Gabrielle, Great Grandad to Emma-Rose, Robert, Esme, and Nathaniel, Xavierr and Willow, Fred and Margaret. The family would like to thank the staff at Janefield unit, Birchleigh and St Andrews for their loving care of Rob. A service to celebrate the life of Rob will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road Mosgiel on Saturday 25th July at 11:00am. Messages C/O P.O Box 183 Mosgiel 9053.

BENNETT, William Richard (Bill) Peacefully, on July 16, with family at his side; aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Joy for 66 years, cherished father and father-in-law of Vivienne and Mark Hawke, adored Grandad of Melissa, and Ben, father of Deborah, and loved uncle. Special thanks to staff at Taieri Court and St Andrews Home and Hospital for their care and support of Bill. Always a proud Wingatui and Mosgiel local, a service to celebrate Bill's life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Rd, Mosgiel, at 2pm on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Livestream at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages to the Bennett family c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.

CHURCH, Alistair Henry Recently of Oamaru. On July 19, 2026, after a short illness; aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Wendy, much loved father and father-in-law of Carl and Elizabeth (Auckland), and Nicola (Oamaru), loved Pop and Koro of Ollie, and Charlie; Quinn, and Greer, and we acknowledge his role as the Kaitiaki of our whanau. Special thanks to the amazing staff at Dunedin Hospital ICU for their care and support. A service for Alistair will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 10.30am, on Thursday, July 23, followed by private interment.

STEWART-HAVERKORT, Maria Geertruida (Trudi) previously Morshuis - Suddenly but peacefully, on 13th July 2026; her 89th birthday. Dearly loved wife of David Stewart for 29 years, previously married to Jac Morshuis for 34 years, much loved and honoured mother and mother-in law of Richard and Jo, Daphne, Edwin and Stacey, Lloyd and Debs, Quentin (deceased), Odelle and James, Justin, and step-mother to Jansen and Sarah, Candice and Tony, much loved Oma to grandchildren Jamie and Brooke, Will, Ella and Harry, Olivia and Alex, Hannah and Ollie, Levi, Cleo and Paris, Indigo, Sienna and Hendrix, doting great grandma to Lars, Marco, Oskar, Quinn, Wyatt, Clyde and Myles, a loving sister and aunty to her large family in The Netherlands. A Service to celebrate a remarkable life filled with passion, generosity and love will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2pm on Monday, July 20, 2026.Livestream at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages to the family please go to [email protected] or 65 Glenbrook Drive, Mosgiel 9024.

MURRAY, Bevan James (aka Trout) - On July 1, 2026, at home, suddenly, but peacefully; aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lois, loved father and father-in-law of Darrin and Bea (Amsterdam), Brendan and Nicky, Lyndon and Kathy, precious Opa of Oliver, and Josephine, much loved Granddad of Jacob, Luke, and Dylan, loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Steph, the late Pat and Louie Tognola, and Tim and Judy McLoughlin. A Memorial Service to celebrate Bevan’s life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2pm on Friday, July 17. Livestream at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages to the Murray Family c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9024.

MEARS, Margaret Elaine Teresa - Peacefully, on July 10, 2026, at Birchleigh Residential Care Centre, surrounded by family; aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Arnold for 69 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Kathy, Stephanie, Lynda and Chris, Robert and Jenny, Alison and Steve, Michelle and Grant, a cherished Nana and great-Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks for the support and care from Jo Houghton, and the amazing team at Birchleigh. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2pm on Thursday July 16. Messages to the Mears Family, c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053

BLASBY, Paul Alexander (Blaz) of Mosgiel - Unexpectedly on July 3, 2026; aged 52 years. Much loved partner of Katie, loving Dad of Lily, loving father figure to Rhys, and Cody, much loved son of Elizabeth and the late Alexander, and brother to Grant, and Glen. A Service to celebrate Blaz’s life will be held at the Taieri Rugby Club, Reid Ave Mosgiel, on Wednesday, July 15, at 2p.m. Messages to the Blasby Family PO Box 183, Mosgiel, 9053.

Shaw, JoAnne (nee Flannery) It is with heavy hearts but a lifetime of beautiful colourful memories that we announce the passing of our wonderful mum, Jo Flannery on Monday 29th June 2026. She brought sunshine, dancing & laughter wherever she went. Now reunited with the love of her life Kenneth, devoted mum to Jodi and Nakita, special JOJO to Ashton, and Maddison. She bounced her way through life and left beautiful footprints in our hearts. At Jo’s request, a private service will be held. We then invite anyone who would like to share a memory with us at Nellie’s from 4pm on Friday 3rd July.

FRANKLIN, Michael David (Mike) On June 29, 2026, peacefully, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 91 years. Loving and loved husband of Judith (Judy), loved and respected Dad of Sarah and Karl, Catherine, Peter and Katarina, David and Becs, and the late Timothy, proud Pop of Rassani and Loulou; Alex, Tim, Niamh; Holly, Daisy; Olivia, and Ethan, a loved brother and brother-in-law of Sylvia*, Lynda, Anne* and John, Neill and Therese, and a loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. (* denotes deceased) R.I.P A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the St Mary’s Parish Church, 87 Church Street, Mosgiel at 1pm on Thursday July 2. Messages to the Franklin Family c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.

SANSON, John Errol (Errol) On Friday, June 12, 2026, at Dunedin Hospital, with family by his side; in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Lorraine, loved Dad and father-in-law of Judith and Ross (Lawrence), Maurice (Mosgiel), Linda and Murray (Timaru), loved Grandad of Corey and Tash, Kirsty and Michael, Tony and Jess, Jamie and Holly, loved Old Grandad of Blaize, Regen, Olly; Sophie; Payton, Billie, Albie; Maeve and Esmae. At Errol's request, a private cremation will be held. A Memorial gathering to celebrate Errol’s life will be held at the Taieri Bowling Club,12 Wickliffe Street, Mosgiel at 2pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026.   Messages to the Sanson family, 46 Ross Street Mosgiel 9024.

BARROW, John Roy - On June 20, 2026, peacefully at Mossbrae Lifecare, surrounded by his family; aged 82 years. Very much loved husband and best friend of Margaret, and Annette*, loved Dad and John of Tania* and Ross, Leanne and Eric, Aaron and Rebecca, Steve and Rebecca, Craig and Justine, Jodi and Kim, loved Granddad and Poppy of Alissa, Mikayla, Brydee, Sophie, Emma, Blake, Georgia, Kaleb, Jade, Micah, Abbey, and Kaiah, and a loved great-Granddad to his 6 great-grandchildren. (*denotes deceased) As was John’s wish, a private cremation has been held. John’s family would like to invite you to join them to celebrate his life at The Taieri Bowling Club, 12 Wickliffe Street, Mosgiel, on Friday, June 26, at 1pm. Livestream at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages to 13C Wickliffe Street, Mosgiel 9024.

Burgess, Rosemary Celestine (nee Whelan) Peacefully, on June 15, 2026, at Annaliese Haven Rest Home, Kaiapoi, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Leonard, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Trevor and Christine, Carol and Chris Sanders-Scott, Graham and Glenda, Ian and Jane, Neville and Avalyn, a loved Grandma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, loved daughter of the late Brenda and Clifford, loved sister and sister-in-law, and a loved aunty. R.I.P A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Rosemary will be held in St Patrick's Basilica, 22 Macandrew Road, South Dunedin, at 11am, on Tuesday, June 23, followed by interment in Green Island Cemetery. Messages to 18 Anderton Crescent, Mosgiel 9024