Affinity Funerals

Affinity Funerals 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.

BELLETT, Colin Arthur On March 26, 2026 in his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of Mary and loved and respected father an...
01/04/2026

BELLETT, Colin Arthur
On March 26, 2026 in his 88th year.

Dearly loved husband of Mary and loved and respected father and father-in-law of Paul & Fiona, Angela & John, David and Fiona, Tracy and Fred, Donna and Dennis. Treasured grandad of Jordon, Georgia, Jarrad, Oscar, Amber, Darcy, Ramon, Bella and great grandad of Layton. Loved brother of Pat, Margaret, and Brian.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Patricks Catholic Church, 7 Hertford Street, Arrowtown, at 1.30pm, on Thursday April 2.

The service will be live-streamed at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz/live-stream/

Messages to: Rhodes on Cashmere, 5 Overdale Drive, Cashmere, Christchurch 8022

MIDDLEMASS, Ross09/03/1945 - 18/03/2026Ross hung up his golf clubs and fishing rods, late Wednesday evening, peacefully ...
24/03/2026

MIDDLEMASS, Ross
09/03/1945 - 18/03/2026

Ross hung up his golf clubs and fishing rods, late Wednesday evening, peacefully at Dunstan Hospital.

Much loved husband of Margaret, adored Dad and father-in-law of David and Nancy Middlemass and Michelle and Roundy Nicholl. Big thanks and appreciation to all the Dunstan Hospital staff.

A service for Ross will be held in the Alexandra District Club, 35 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 1pm, on Wednesdsay March 25.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Middlemass Family, 44 Brandon Street, Alexandra 9320

MILLER, Ewan CameronPeacefully on Monday March 9, 2026 at Dunedin Hospital; aged 85 years.Dearly loved husband of the la...
13/03/2026

MILLER, Ewan Cameron
Peacefully on Monday March 9, 2026 at Dunedin Hospital; aged 85 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Edna for 58 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Cameron and Jo, Nick and Emily, and Duncan, loved Poppa of Aleisha, Hayden; Jaimee, Jessica, Fletcher, and Eliza. and Lucinda, and fond companion of Janice.

A Memorial Service for Ewan will be held in the Wanaka Presbyterian Community Church, 94 Tenby Street, Wanaka at 1.30pm on Monday March 16.

The service can be live-streamed at https://www.affinityfunerals.co.nz/live-stream/

In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and can be left at the service.

Messages to 28 Greenbelt Place, Wanaka 9305 or nick.miller9305@gmail.com

HALL, KarlPassed peacefully, March 1, 2026; Aged 80 years.Loving husband of Liz, adored father and father-in-law of Andr...
05/03/2026

HALL, Karl
Passed peacefully, March 1, 2026; Aged 80 years.

Loving husband of Liz, adored father and father-in-law of Andrew and Hayley, Bridget and David, Sam, Christine, and Richard, loved grandad of Charlie, Ava, Scarlett, Louie, Billy, Rohnen, Rudy and Max, cherished brother and brother-in-law to Chris and Diane, and John and Robert.

“A battle well fought. A well loved man of the world.”

A service for Karl will be held in the Holy Family Catholic Church,154 Aubrey Road, Wanaka, at 11am, on Friday March 6.

WATSON, Ian Stuart (Stu / Stuee)On Friday February 27, 2026, peacefully with family by his side, at Ranui Home and Hospi...
02/03/2026

WATSON, Ian Stuart (Stu / Stuee)

On Friday February 27, 2026, peacefully with family by his side, at Ranui Home and Hospital, Alexandra; aged 73 years.

Loved husband of Paulette, loved Dad and father-in-law of Emma and Karl, Aaron and Jo, and Glenn and Lauren, loved Poppa of Ben; Ayson, Alia, and Hunter; Ava, Dani, Lyla, and Mitchell. Loved son of Melody* and Robert* Watson. Loved son-in-law of Margaret* and Charles* Chittock. Loved by all the Watson and Chittock families, loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

Family thank the staff of Ranui for their dedicated care and support. Stu was a friend of many and will be sorely missed.

“A trapped body released” A celebration of Stu’s life will be held in the Alexandra Bowling Club, 2 Poole Road, Molyneux Park at 2pm on Friday 6th March.

The service can be live-streamed at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz

In lieu of flowers donations to Ranui Home and Hospital would be appreciated, and may be left at the service. Messages to PO Box 43, Clyde 9342

MULLALLY, Helen Elizabeth (Finnegan) Peacefully, on Friday, February 20, 2026 surrounded by her family; aged 93 years.Lo...
23/02/2026

MULLALLY, Helen Elizabeth (Finnegan)
Peacefully, on Friday, February 20, 2026 surrounded by her family; aged 93 years.

Loved wife of the late Graham (Gaffa) and sister of the late Frank Finnegan. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Andrew, Dennis and Sally, Sean and Nicky, Katie and Clayton. Beloved Nana Hells of her grandchildren; Caleb, Jasmine, Sheamus, Liam, Ben, Tom, Bridget, Jake, Eva, Georgia, Kaitlyn, Jonty, Archie and Luchia and Great Nana of Payton.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff of Ranui Court Retirement Village in Alexandra for their dedicated care of Helen during her final weeks.

A memorial service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held in the Fiordland Community Events Centre, at 1.30pm, on Monday 9 March, followed by refreshments at the Te Anau Bowling Club. Messages to the Mullally Family, c/o Sarah Neilson, 24 Blackman Road, Alexandra 9391

WALKER, Glenys Margaret 20.10.1944 – 18.02.2026 Peacefully, at Maniototo Hospital, Ranfurly, following a courageous thre...
19/02/2026

WALKER, Glenys Margaret 20.10.1944 – 18.02.2026
Peacefully, at Maniototo Hospital, Ranfurly, following a courageous three-year battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Glenys faced her journey with strength, dignity, and grace.

Beloved and cherished wife of Jim Walker (Ranfurly), much loved and respected mother of Suzanne, and James Walker (Ranfurly), treasured grandmother of Jason and Jessica Rosie (Dunedin), Steph and Travis Peters (Oamaru), Ellie Walker (Winton), and Jayden and Zac Walker (Christchurch), adored great-grandmother of Jackson, Joel and Jordan Rosie, and Toby and Neve Peters. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Joy Fraser* and Alma Kitto*; Ken Mason (Ranfurly) and Jeanette Mason*; Dawn Graham*; Bonnie and Colin Smith (Ranfurly); and Ewan Mason and Heather Kinley (Ranfurly). (*denotes deceased)

Special thanks to the caring nursing team, and Dr Verne Smith at Maniototo Hospital, Otago Community Hospice, Maniototo Pharmacy, St John’s Ambulance and MND NZ for their compassion and support.

In accordance with Glenys’ wishes, a private farewell has been held. Messages to: Walker Family, 18/17 Pery Street, Ranfurly 9332.

COUSENS, Emma Kathryn (nee Gardner)Emma passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after a brave fight, aged 45 ye...
17/02/2026

COUSENS, Emma Kathryn (nee Gardner)

Emma passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after a brave fight, aged 45 years.

Loving wife of Mark and devoted mother to Sophie, beloved daughter of John and Paddy Gardner, and sister of Andy and Dave Gardner, much loved sister-in-law to Steph, Jackie and Abbey, loving Auntie to Paige, Evie and Delilah, and loving daughter-in-law to Pauline.

‘We will miss you terribly, your kind heart and your cheeky smile’.

The family wish to acknowledge the tremendous support and compassion shown by the staff at Aspiring Care in Wanaka, during Emma’s final days.

Emma wished to hold a private family cremation followed by a celebration of life, at a date and location to be advised. Messages to 17A Long Acre Dr, Wanaka 9305.

SINNAMON, Lionel Vivian (LV) of Omakau Died peacefully at home; aged 88 years. Much loved husband of Penny, father and f...
02/02/2026

SINNAMON, Lionel Vivian (LV) of Omakau
Died peacefully at home; aged 88 years.

Much loved husband of Penny, father and father in-law of Graham and Dianne, Karen and Tony, Jan and Jerome and Grant. Grandfather of Becky, Dean and Emma, Ben and Georgia; Ashleigh and Michael, Matthew and Sara, Shaun and Isobel; Jacqui and Aaron, Samara and Kyle, Nathan and Lucy. Great-grandfather of Alfie and Ida.

A celebration of Lionel’s life will be held in the Poolburn Moa-Creek Memorial Hall at 1.00pm, on Monday February 9, 2026. Followed by Lionel taking up residence in his lifestyle block in the Drybread Cemetery. All welcome.

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

MACKENZIE, Elizabeth Ann (nee Wilson)On Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Dearly loved wife of Donald, much loved mother and ...
29/01/2026

MACKENZIE, Elizabeth Ann (nee Wilson)
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Dearly loved wife of Donald, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Donna and Peter McEwan (Alexandra), Alan and Lynley MacKenzie (Timaru), loving grandmother of Nathan McEwan (Whangarei), Aaron and Lyn McEwan-Too (Rangiora), Jony and Kimberley McEwan (Wyndham), Hamish McEwan (Christchurch); Ollie MacKenzie (Timaru), Maddy and David Ready (Ranfurly), and a loved great grandmother of her great grandchildren.

~Safe in the arms of Jesus~

A service for Elizabeth will be held in the Cromwell Community Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth Street, Cromwell, at 1.00pm, on Monday February 2, followed by a private family Interment.

Messages to 15 Kanuka Drive, Cromwell, 9310

MORGAN, James Edward Frank (of Omakau)Peacefully, on January 20, 2026 at Dunstan Hospital; aged 98 years.Dearly loved hu...
29/01/2026

MORGAN, James Edward Frank (of Omakau)
Peacefully, on January 20, 2026 at Dunstan Hospital; aged 98 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy, much loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Noeline; Judy and Ross; Nikki and Ralph, loved Jim of Elliot and Jardene, Amy and Laurent,and Hamish; Sam, Josh; Bridgit and Matt, Scott and Briar, loved Great Jim of James, Bede, and Leah; Angus, and Margot; Archie, Ollie, Albie, and Freddie; Daisy, Bindi, and Beau.

The family would like to express their grateful thanks to the staff at Dunstan Hospital for their wonderful care of Jim. Special mention, our heartfelt thanks to Lorraine.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held in the Matakanui Rugby Club, Leask Street, Omakau, at 2pm, on Friday January 30. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.affinityfunerals.co.nz/live-stream/

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Omakau First Response would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to morganfamily@farmside.co.nz

KAHUKURA, James CliffPassed unexpectedly, January 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family; aged 62 years. Loved son of...
23/01/2026

KAHUKURA, James Cliff
Passed unexpectedly, January 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family; aged 62 years.

Loved son of the late Hohepa and Henrieta Kahukura, loved and cherished brother, cousin, father, grandfather, uncle, great uncle and friend to many.

Until we meet again. RIP.

A service to celebrate James' life will be held at the Omakau Rugby Clubrooms, at 11.00am, on Monday, January 26, followed by burial at the Drybread Cemetery.

Donations to the Able Charitable Trust and the Brain Injury Association would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

Messages to the Kahukura family P.O.Box 79, Omakau

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