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Available 24/7, Affinity offers a complete service, with caring and nurturing at the heart of their approach.

From a music-filled service on top of a mountain, to a farewell on the family farm, we're here to help ensure that every service at Affinity Funerals honours the unique life of your loved one in the way you choose. Shared values of responding to the needs of their clients at a difficult time, giving back to their local community and creating unique memorable celebrations, has led to a ‘perfect match’ between Central Otago’s leading funeral directors Affinity and the region’s oldest family-run funeral business Campbell & Sons in Mosgiel. Affinity was started in 2009 by friends and Alexandra locals Janice Millis and Lynley Claridge after the death of seven close family members prompted Lynley to think about setting up the business. The merger began in 2020 with both businesses learning from each other and coming together with a goal to provide the best standard of funeral care across Otago. This has included upskilling staff, with additional training in best practices, hiring new people, streamlining administration, including centralising design and printing, and upgrading Affinity’s venue, The Cellar Door.

20/11/2025

Lynley Claridge, our dear friend and coworker.

We have lost a deeply valued member of our team. Lynley’s warm, infectious smile, her bubbly spirit, and her genuine empathy touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Throughout her years with Affinity Funerals, Lynley supported countless Central Otago families and built especially strong connections within the Maniototo community. Her dedication, professionalism, and heartfelt care have left a lasting legacy in both our business and the wider region. The impact she made—through her kindness, her commitment, and her enthusiasm—will continue to be felt for many years to come.

Rest easy, Lynley.

20/11/2025

KLOOSTERMAN, Anne (nee Hennessey)
Anne the matriarch of the Kloosterman family, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025 at her home in Alexandra; Aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late John, loved mother and mother-in-law of Helen and Eric, Peter, Stephen and Pam, and Paula, and grandmother of her 6 grandchildren. Oldest sister of Claire Muir and Joan Geoghegen.

Please join us in a celebration of Anne’s life at the Cellar Door, 143 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 1pm, on Friday November 21.

Livestreaming at https://www.affinityfunerals.co.nz/live-stream/

Messages to 16 Glencarron Street, Alexandra 9320

19/11/2025

CRAIG, Grenville James
Passed peacefully on November 17, 2025 at Aspiring Care in Wānaka; Aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Jan, father to Kristy, Layton and Camille and Grendad (Gig) to Henley, Lennox, Ida, Rocky and Kingston, brother of Gaye, Dessi and Lorri, son-in-law to Dorothy Ollerenshaw.

~ Grenville will live on in our hearts ~

A memorial service for Grenville will be held in The Woolshed, Glendhu Station, Glendhu Bay, Wānaka, at 2pm, on Monday, November 24. All are welcome. Messages to The Craig Family, janccraig55@gmail.com.

Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.nz

19/11/2025

CLARIDGE, Lynley Joy
On November 18, 2025, after a short illness, at Dunstan Hospital; aged 70 years. Loving wife of John, adored mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Justine, and James, much loved Grandma of Summer, Mackenzie, Jesse, Codi and Zane, also a loved and adored matriarch of all the extended family. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Dunstan Hospital.

“The kindest Soul, a Mum to all she knew, with a smile that we will never forget”

At Lynley’s request a private service will be held.
Messages to The Claridge Family: 3 View Road, Bridge Hill, Alexandra 9320

07/11/2025

TAIATINI Les Ihakara - Kia hora te marino , Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, Hei huarahi mâ tatou I te rangi nei, Aroha atu aroha mai, Tâtou I a tatou katoa. It is with sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Brother, Uncle and Friend Les, in Ripponburn Home and Hospital, Cromwell on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, in the presence of loved ones.

A memorial service for Les will be held in Ripponburn Home and Hospital Lounge, 94 Kawarau Gorge Road, Cromwell at 2.30pm on Tuesday, November 11. Any messages to Margaret Barbour 02102745882 or Alva Bennett 027339422

04/11/2025

LESLIE, John (of Alexandra)
Unexpectedly on October 31, 2025; aged 77 years.

Dearly loved husband of Glenda Tweed. John will be greatly missed by his respective in-laws, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews in Cambodia, United Kingdom and New Zealand. A great friend and mate to many in Australia and New Zealand.

A private cremation for John has been held. A celebration of John’s life will be held in the Alexandra Bowling Club, 2 Poole Road, Alexandra at 2.30pm on Thursday November 6. Messages to The Leslie Family, 18 Pines Road, Alexandra 9320.

John's service can be viewed via live stream: https://www.affinityfunerals.co.nz/live-stream/

03/11/2025

LUDEMANN, Judith (Judy Ludy) of Cromwell.
Passed peacefully Saturday November 1, 2025, with family by her side. Beloved wife of Ken Ludy, best Mum of Sarah (Sal), Matt (Maf), and Ange, devoted Nana to Molly, Sophie and Baxter, and the fur babies Romeo and Kelly.

The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Dunstan Hospital, Dunedin Hospital, St John Ambulance Service, and Otago Rescue Helicopter.

A service to celebrate Judy's life will be held in the Cromwell Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth Street, at 1pm, on Wednesday November 5.

Livestreaming at https://www.affinityfunerals.co.nz/live-stream/

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dunstan Charitable Trust or St Johns Ambulance, would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to The Ludemann Family, 12 Down Street, Cromwell 9310

07/10/2025

FORD-SANDERS, Mary-Elizabeth (Mary-Liz)
John and family would like to advise that a service for Mary-Liz will be held in The Cellar Door, 143a Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 1.30pm on Thursday October 9, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations to Otago Air Rescue, Alexandra St John, and Alexandra Fire Brigade would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

Live streaming at https://www.affinityfunerals.co.nz/live-stream/

Messages to John Sanders, 1109 Little Valley Road, Alexandra, 9392

02/10/2025

EGGELING - Kieran John, (The Big Egg, KJ, Scissor Jaws)
Kerry passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in Wanaka Aspiring Care on September 28, 2025.

Dearly loved and treasured husband of Faye (The Dragon), dearly loved father of Dale, Brendan and Wendy, Raymond (deceased) Paul and Dani, beloved Granddad of Tylia, Mac, Ryley and Baylee, Frankie and Keegan, Tasman and Cascade, loved son of the late Charlie and Betty Eggeling.

The family would like to thank the incredible caring staff at Mercy Hospital Oncology Department, with special thanks to professor Chris Jackson, Also Ward 8C Dunedin Hospital. A very special thank you to the staff of Aspiring Care Wanaka, The Otago Rescue Helicopter service who transferred Kerry to Wanaka that was his final wish.

A service to celebrate Kerry's incredible life will be held in the Okuru Hall, Okuru River Road, at 2pm on Tuesday 7, October, followed by interment at Okuru Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Society will be appreciated and left at the service. Please wear something bright to celebrate Kerry's life.

20/08/2025

SUTHERLAND, Stuart Allan
At his home, in Wanaka on August 18, 2025, supported and loved by his three girls.

Much loved husband and best mate of Shona, treasured father, father-in-law and Grandpa Stu of Sonia and Trent Isaac, Hilary and Paul, Zoe, and Alex Jamieson.

A farewell for Stu will be held in the Luggate Memorial Centre, at 2pm, on Saturday August 23. In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Community Hospice, who were amazing in their care of Stu, would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

Messages to Sutherland Family, P O Box 31, Alexandra 9340

15/08/2025

In Memory of Connor Coster.

A service for Connor will be held tomorrow, Saturday the 16th of August, 2025 at 1:00pm, at Wanaka Primary School. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be streamed live and can be accessed by clicking the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/live/j_iwZM-_ppk

31/07/2025

MCKAY, Alan Stanley John, of Wānaka.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Thursday, July 31, 2025; aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Sue, father of Sally, Nikki, Ross, and Greg; and father-in-law of Fleur. Much loved Grandad to his grandchildren; Hannah, Toni, Hunter, McKay, and Chase. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Colleen.

Alan gave so much of his time to his community including SPCA, Search and Rescue and other community organisations. A great long life of adventures lived, and wonderful memories for the family to cherish forever. Many thanks to the caring teams at both Wānaka Medical and Dunstan Hospital for their wonderful care.

A celebration of Alan's life will be held in the Holy Family Catholic Church, 154 Aubrey Road, Wānaka, at 11am, on Monday August 4, followed by a private farewell. In lieu of flowers, donations to Coastguard Wānaka Lakes would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to nikwanaka@gmail.com.

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