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Gillions Funeral Services is based in Dunedin, locally owned and operated, and provides a comprehensive funeral service to the Dunedin and wider Otago area.

Gillions Funeral Services is Dunedin's oldest family owned full service funeral home. We service the wider Otago area, from Palmerston in the north, Lawrence and Roxburgh in Central Otago, to Milton and Balclutha in the south.Our services cover every aspect of dealing with a death, from the initial transfer and funeral planning, through to the actual funeral and post-funeral decisions.Several organisations and individuals need to be contacted in order to arrange a funeral service. We will liaise with them and organise all the details, as well as take care of the legal requirements and registering the death.We can advise on choosing between burial or cremation, and on your loved one’s final resting place. We also offer relocation services, both nationally and internationally.Our service is always offered with the highest levels of personal attention and empathy; we understand the difficult and stressful time families go through at the time of death.Gillions Funeral Services is a member of The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand and a foundation member of New Zealand Independent Funeral Homes.

05/03/2026

KENSINGTON Maureen Janet
Peacefully on Saturday February 28 at the Otago Community Hospice, Dunedin in her 92nd year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Basil. Loved mum of Darryl (Invercargill) and Glenn (Timaru). Adored nana of Gemma and Luke Fraser (Dunedin), Kate Kensington (London), Shaun Kensington (Wellington), Steve and Stacey Murray (Timaru) Adored great-nana to Finn and Noah Fraser. Loved mother-in-law of Gail Curran (Matamata) and Helen Kensington (Cromwell).

The family would like to thank the staff at Yvette Williams for their kindness and care of Maureen. A special thanks to the amazing staff at the Otago Community Hospice who cared for Maureen in her last days.

Messages to 39A Harper Street, Parkside, Timaru 7910 or Glennkensington@gmail.com

25/02/2026

HOWAT, Bruce Campbell

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Bruce Howat, much loved father of Debra and Jacqui, grandfather to Hailey, Michael, Ben, Steph, Emily and Sam.

Bruce passed away unexpectedly after a sudden illness, leaving a huge hole in the hearts of his family and all who knew him.

A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at Knox Church, 449 George St, North Dunedin at 11am on Friday February 27, 2026. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and pay their respects.

The service for Bruce will be streamed live at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel

Messages to Howat family c/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Rd, Dunedin 9012

05/02/2026

Kelly Elizabeth Kinghorn (née South)
Unexpectedly, aged 39 years, on Monday February 2.

Loved wife of Brandon and much-loved mum of Elias and Lennox. Cherished daughter of Mike and Christine South, sister of Marcus and Andrew. Daughter in law of Janet and Gordon Lang, sister-in-law of Kelly and Nick van Raalte, adored aunty to her many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Kelly’s life will be held in the Otago Boys’ High School Auditorium, 2 Arthur Street, Dunedin, at 1.00 pm Monday February 9. All are welcome to attend.

The service for Kelly will be streamed live online at: https://www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel

Messages to Brandon, 268 Kenmure Road, Dunedin 9011.

13/01/2026

WAHRLICH Margaret Eve - formerly Lewis, nee Jacobs
Passed away peacefully on Saturday January 10, in her 90th year.

Dearly loved wee mum of Raewyn, Dean, Ricky and Kelvin. Loved mother-in-law of Errol, Marie, and Janene. Loved grandmother of Sam, Mitchell, Alex, Jaime, Mathew, Dylan, Kendal, Steph and their partners. Cherished great grandma of Blake, Brodie, and Izzy.
Forever loved and always in our hearts.

Goodbye my family, my life has passed,
I love you all, to the very last;
Grieve not for me, but courage take,
And love each other, for my name’s sake.
For those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day
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A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, at 10:30am on Wednesday January 14.
Messages to the Wahrlich family c/- Gillions Funeral Services.

08/01/2026

Brass, Lorraine Joy
Peacefully at Oxford Court Rest Home Dunedin on Wednesday 7th January 2026, aged 86.

Loved and loving wife of Ron for 65 years. Wonderful and loved mother and mother in law of Murray and Julie, Phil and Sela, and Jeff and Carrie. A loved Grandma of Bethan and Tim, Hannah, Grace; Melody and Paul;, Zoe and Steve; Connie and Paul, and Frankie (August). A loved Great Grandma of all her great grandchildren.

With thanks to the staff of Oxford Court for the care and friendship they showed Lorraine.

A Service to Celebrate the life of Lorraine will be held at Caversham Baptist Church, 239 South Road at 1.00pm on Tuesday 13th January followed by interment in Dunedin Cemetery.

Messages C/O Oxford Court 164 Dunedin 9010

17/12/2025

TAYLOR, John Arnold
On December 12, 2025, at the Otago Community Hospice; aged 73 years.

Loved husband of Nola*, much loved father and father-in-law of Sarah and Duane Marshall, and Craig Taylor, dearly loved Poppa of Jessica, Jaydan, Hayley, Harmony, and Destiny, loved son of Bert* and Alice* Taylor. (*denotes deceased).

A special thank you to Dr Chris and all staff involved with John’s care at the Otago Community Hospice.

‘Off to get a haircut with Nola’

A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Gillions, 407 Hillside Road at 2pm on Thursday December 18.

Donations to the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

John’s service will be livestreamed at
www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

Messages to 19 Magdala Street, Tainui, Dunedin 9013.

14/12/2025

Peacefully and unexpectedly on Sunday December 7, 2025, at Paramount Healthcare in Palmerston; in her 81st year.

A very much loved partner of Bob Tyley, loved stepmother of Shane*, and Melanie and Nana to Stella, Zara, and Ryder; a loved sister and sister in law of Maureen* and Jack* Fraser, Carol and Bert*, Allan and Neta, Wayne and Sue, Blair and Anne*, a much loved aunt to all of her nieces and nephews; and a friend to many in the community (*denotes deceased).

The family would like to thank the staff at Paramount Healthcare, East Otago Health Centre, St John Palmerston, Access and special needs carers for all their loving care of Joy.

At Joy's request a private cremation has taken place, and a memorial service to celebrate Joy's life will be held at the Golden Fleece Hotel, Main Road, Waikouaiti, at 2pm on Thursday December 18.

Joy's celebration can be viewed via Livestream at the below link:
https://www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel

Messages to the Schulthess Family c/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin 9012

19/11/2025

RAVENWOOD, David - 2.1.1962 - 14.11.2025
Passed peacefully, at the Otago Community Hospice, with family by his side. Beloved father of Renée, Cody, and Kaycee, a loved son, husband, brother, grandad, uncle and friend to so many.
David’s family would like to thank everyone who was involved in his journey.

A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin at 2pm on Thursday November 20. In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

David’s service will be livestreamed at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

Messages to the Ravenwood Family c/- 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin.

10/11/2025

WEST, Tyler J Stuart
12 Sept 1995 – 30 Oct 2025

Our golden haired, lion hearted son has gone suddenly. We are left broken hearted in his wake. Tyler’s life will be celebrated at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin, at 2pm on Tuesday, November 11. Please wear your favourite band tees for our music mad boy.

The service will be live-streamed at www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

Messages to 16 Norfolk St, Saint Clair, Dunedin 9012.

19/09/2025

ADDISON, James Albert 'Jim'
On September 15, 2025, passed away peacefully at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 91 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Clare. Much loved father and father-in-law of Paul, Stephen and Susan. Loved Granddad of Caitlin and Joshua, and Eloise and Alex. Loved uncle of Sandra, Michelle, and Debby.

Rest in Peace

Jim's family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village for their kindness and care. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jim Addison, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 242 Main South Road, Green Island, on Saturday, September 20, at 10.30am.

17/09/2025

Hunter, Robert George - 4/9/1935 – 15/9/2025

Peacefully at Dunedin Hospital after a brief illness, aged 90. Beloved son of the late Harold & Marjory. Beloved husband of Mercia for 65 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Mark, Scott & Karen, the late Anne, Andrew & Angie. Much loved grandpa of Cameron, Callum, Brooke, Annabelle and Alex. Loved brother-in-law to Roger & Sally.

A service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held at Dunedin South Presbyterian Church, 393 King Edward Street at 2pm on Friday 19th September.

09/09/2025

Burton, Stephen Wayne
8.8.60 – 4.9.25
On Thursday 4th September as a result of a tragic accident, Stephen lost his life doing something that he loved, Motorcycling.
Stephen was the youngest son of Fred and Raylene Burton (*) and brother of Peter, brother-in-law to Margaret and uncle to Jack, his only nephew. (*denotes deceased)

Despite being part of a small immediate family, he was a cousin and friend to many in the large extended family both in NZ and overseas. Those who knew Stephen could see in him a truly compassionate soul, who gave many voluntary hours to Ross home and his other passion of singing in groups and choirs. His work driving the school busses for children needing special care and his devoted care to ageing parents Fred and Raylene using his (ex) nursing skills, testifies to his compassionate approach to all life.

A service to celebrate Stephen’s life will be held at Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, at 11am on Saturday, September 13. Messages to the Burton family C/- Gillions Funeral Services

Ride free my dear wee brother, Ride on forever, Open that throttle and go. There's nothing in your way now.

Peter, Margaret, Jack and Annabel

Stephen's service will be available to live stream from:
https://www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

Address

407 Hillside Road, South
Dunedin
9012

Telephone

+6434552128

Website

http://www.gillions.co.nz/

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Gillions Funeral Services is based in Dunedin. We service the wider Otago area and cover every aspect of dealing with a death of a loved one, from the initial transfer and funeral planning, through to the actual funeral and post-funeral decisions.

We have a full range of facilities here at 407 Hillside Road providing a wrap-around service for families. We have the resources and experience to organise anything from the simplest farewell through to large and complex funerals. Our chapel is equipped with hearing loop technology, seating for 200 with overflow spaces, and excellent recording and live streaming capability. We also have a reception lounge, offices, and viewing rooms. Our comprehensive mortuary care facilities means that we can offer the full range of care options including eco care. We also offer relocation services, both nationally and internationally.

We work with all budgets and can tailor a farewell that meets your needs. Our staff are trained and qualified and our firm is a member of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand (FDANZ), and the New Zealand Independent Funeral Homes (NZIFH).

Our service is always offered with the highest levels of personal attention and empathy; we understand the difficult and stressful time families go through at the time of death.