Affinity Funerals

RYAN, Richard John (Heggison)

At Dunstan Hospital after a fierce battle with cancer, on June 14, 2026; aged 61.

Beloved father of Brylee and Brodie, stepfather and Chloe and Courtney. Loved grandad of Albie and Novalee. Loved brother of Lisa and Tracy. Friend of Julie, Steve, Charlie and Aidan. Loved by the extended Holland family.

A service for Richard will be held in the Clyde Fire Station, 44 Sunderland Street, Clyde, at 1pm, on Thursday 18 June.

Messages to 24 Boundary Road, Alexandra 9320

SINCLAIR, Gavin Stuart
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Gav who lost his battle after a very brief illness; surrounded by his loving family and friends at Dunstan Hospital on June 8, 2026; Aged 65.

Deeply loved husband and best friend of Karen, cherished Dad of Taine, Jade and Tayla. Adored grandad Gav of Kora-lee. Beloved son of Rona and Stuart*, loved son-in-law of Ann and Keith*. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Riki and Sally, Carol and Noel, and Barry*. Gavin will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. (*Denotes deceased)

A service to celebrate Gav's life will be held in the Cellar Door, 143A Centennial Ave, Alexandra, at 11am, on Saturday June 13 followed by burial at the Alexandra Cemetery.

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

Messages to 6 Clutha Street, Alexandra 9320

WATERS, Christine (Chris)

On June 3, 2026, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 79 years, almost made it to her 80th birthday party.

Much loved by her family and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Dunedin Hospital’s ICU for their excellent care of Chris.

A service to celebrate Chris’ life will be held in the Cromwell and Districts Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth Street, Cromwell, at 1.30pm, on Friday, June 12 (her birthday), followed by burial at Cromwell Cemetery. No flowers please.

Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.nz
Messages to Chris Waters Family, PO Box 31, Alexandra 9340

MIDDLETON, Beverley Judith (Jude)

On May 29, 2026, peacefully, with family by her side, at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde; aged 77 years.

Loved wife of Ian, loved mother of Richard and Jenni, Anna and Hamish, loved Granbee of Bella, and Jack; Maggie, and Baxter, loved daughter of Romola and Sandy, Ross, and a loved sister of Peter, Pamela, Duncan, Louise, and their families.

Thank you to the staff of Dunstan Hospital for their exceptional compassion and energy in caring for Jude and her family.

A service to celebrate Jude’s life will be held in St Columba’s Anglican Church, 167 Upton Street, Wanaka at 1.30 pm on Thursday June 4.

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

HAWTHORNE, Marie
Passed peacefully, on May 23, 2026; aged 75 years.

Beloved wife of Rex, mother of Blair, Squishy and Alicia. Mother-in-law, grandmother, step grandmother and friend to many.

"The gracious little lady from Mitre Ten"

Please join us at a service to celebrate Marie’s life in St Margaret’s Church, Crn Ross and McBride Street, Frankton, Queenstown, at 2pm, on Thursday May 28.

Murray Roger Kirk – “Kirky”
On Thursday May 21, 2026 peacefully at home, surrounded by his precious family, aged 52 years.

Dearly loved husband and friend of Lizzie. Proud and “funny” Dad of Annie, James, Charlotte and Meg. Loved eldest son of Peter and Sue Kirk, and brother and brother-in-law of Graeme and La, and Rodney and Nic. Respected son-in-law of the late Bill and Judy Mason. Cherished brother-in-law of Biddy and Andrew, and Greta. Adored uncle of Rebekah, Hamish, William, Harriet, Molly, Zoe, Forbes, Duncan, Elsie and Clara. A special heartfelt thank you to Nic Norman and the Hospice team for their amazing care and compassion.

A service for Kirky will be held in WS Hickey Woolstore, Main Road, Omakau, at 2pm, on Friday May 29.

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

In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Kirk family: 896 Glassford Road, RD 2, Omakau.

GAVIN, Nicola Mary 19.3.1963 -19.5.2026
Passed peacefully, at home in Wanaka, surrounded by family and friends.

Dearly beloved daughter of the late Des and Dorothy Gavin (nee Gordon), much loved sister and friend of John and Sonja, loved and respected Aunty of Mary and Sam Gavin, all of Queenstown. Loving partner of PC, friend to all and respected by her Tradesmen.

“Facing life’s toughest battles with bravery and grace is a rare and beautiful trait”

A service for Nicky will be held in the Upper Clutha Rugby Clubrooms, 15 MacDougall Street, Wanaka, at 1.30pm, on Friday May 22. Rest Easy Nicky

Nicky's service will be live streamed from our website:
https://www.affinityfunerals.co.nz/live-stream/

BENINGTON, Andrew Burton (Andy)
On May 9, 2026, peacefully at Ranui Home and Hospital. Alexandra; aged 94 years.

Loved and loving husband of Betty for almost 70 years, loved Dad (Grumbles) of Stephen, Craig and Nanette, Julie and Graeme, and the late James, loved Grandad of Amy, Tyler, James, and John; Andrew, and Isabelle; and Jacob and Connor; loved Great-Grandad of Gracie, and Oscar.

Family thank the staff of Ranui for their dedicated care and support.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Andy’s life will be held at the Alexandra Bowling Club, 2 Poole Road, Alexandra at 2.00pm on Thursday May 14. In lieu of flowers donations to the St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

Messages to 6 Juniper Close, Alexandra 9320

GAWN, Roy Alexander.
We are saddened to share that Roy passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 25, 2026; after a short illness handled with his typical pragmatic approach.

Beloved husband and best friend to Deb, treasured father and father-in-law of Claire and Eli, Simon and Olivia, Angus and Rosa, good friend to Tim and Gemma, Ben and Lauren, cherished Grandad, Grandpa and Wiri to Penny, Annie, Charles, Leo, Patrick, Otis, Mila, Billy, Lola, Fox, Rosie and Ned, loved son of the late Jan and Keith Gawn, brother and brother-in-law of Brett and Fay, Sheryl and Geoff, Russell and Karen, Kristen and Graeme, loved and respected uncle of Bec, Martin, Emma and Jake.

“The song is ended, but the melody lingers on”

A celebration of Roy’s life will be held at 193 Dublin Bay Road, Wanaka at 11am on Sunday, May 3. Livestream at https://www.affinityfunerals.co.nz/live-stream/

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Cystic Fibrosis NZ https://www.cfnz.org.nz/get-involved/support-us/ which would be much appreciated. Messages to 19 Scaife Place, Wanaka, 9305.

HASELL, Hilary Anne
Peacefully at Ribbonwood Rest Home, on April 26, 2026; in her 95th year.

Dearly loved wife of Gordon* for 62 years. Beloved mother and mother-law of Sally and Stephen Darling, Alan Hasell and Lana Finch, and Alison Hasell*. Loved Nana of Kathryn Darling; Matthew, Scott, Brennan and Luca Hasell. Loved Great Nan of Bayley Hasell. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Allan* and Gwen* Burns, Gwen* and Warner* Harris, Ron and Gwen* Hasell. (*denotes deceased). Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Ribbonwood Rest Home for their loving care of Hilary.

A celebration service for Hilary will be held in the Roxburgh Teviot Union Church, 71 Scotland Street, Roxburgh, at 1.30pm, on Saturday May 2.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Child Cancer Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Hasell Family, PO Box 31, Alexandra 9340