Gillions Funeral Services

Gillions Funeral Services 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 orga

nisations 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.

HOLMES, Matthew Henare Unexpectedly passed away on May 25; aged 46 years. Much loved son, grandson, brother, father, unc...
28/05/2026

HOLMES, Matthew Henare
Unexpectedly passed away on May 25; aged 46 years.
Much loved son, grandson, brother, father, uncle and friend to many.

A farewell for Matthew will be held at Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, at 10.30am, on Friday May 29.

JAMIESON, Donald Graham (Don)Died peacefully on May 21 at Radius Fulton Home in Dunedin, aged 91 years. Son of Arthur* a...
26/05/2026

JAMIESON, Donald Graham (Don)
Died peacefully on May 21 at Radius Fulton Home in Dunedin, aged 91 years.

Son of Arthur* and Lilian* Jamieson, brother of Ian*, loved husband of Jan Hollebon* and former husband of Glennie Jamieson*, loved father and father-in-law of Philippa and Deb, Helen and Andy, Quentin and Angela, and Grandpa of Rowan, Rata and Douglas, loved stepfather of the Hollebons: Dean, Tod and Heather, Brad and Kim, Duncan, and Jamie, and of all his step-grandchildren and step-greatgrandchildren. (*denotes deceased)

A good friend and colleague of many through his library career, especially at Otago Medical School library, and groups including the Genealogical Society, Archives and Records Association, Dunedin Scandinavian Club, Hill City Harriers.

A funeral service for Don will be held at Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, at 2pm, on Friday May 29, followed by cremation.

The service can be viewed via livestream at www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

Messages to the Jamieson Family c/o Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin 9012.

In Loving Memory of Dr Chris Pearson,It is with deep sadness that we share the sudden and unexpected passing of Dr Chris...
21/05/2026

In Loving Memory of Dr Chris Pearson,

It is with deep sadness that we share the sudden and unexpected passing of Dr Chris Pearson, who died in Cape Town ahead of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) conference in his role as a Geodetic Advisor for Trimble and co-chair for FIG Commission 5.2.

Chris was a highly respected professional, admired for his expertise, dedication, and passion for his work. His contributions to the field were significant, and he was deeply valued by colleagues and peers in New Zealand and around the world. Beyond his professional achievements, Chris was an active member in a number of professional and community organisations, in particular his long-standing membership of the Otago Tramping & Mountaineering Club and in particular his conservation advocacy through tenure review.

At this difficult time, our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his wife Kathy, his rock for the last 35+ years, his children Nelson & Rose, and his brother David, as well as other family, friends and loved ones. We hope they find comfort in the many memories shared and in the knowledge that Chris made a lasting difference in both his professional and personal life.

Details of a funeral service for Chris will be shared in due course.

As a tribute to Chris, a Memory Tree has been created for family & friends to share messages, clickthe below link to access the page:

https://www.amemorytree.co.nz/remembrance.php?personid=2583899226a0e7f282c0a15

FRASER, Donald Thomas (Don)Unexpectedly, after a short illness, on Saturday, May 16, at Sacred Heart Home and Hospital (...
18/05/2026

FRASER, Donald Thomas (Don)
Unexpectedly, after a short illness, on Saturday, May 16, at Sacred Heart Home and Hospital (Little Sisters of the Poor), surrounded by his loving family; aged 78 years.

Dearly loved husband of Annie (Ann), much loved father and father-in-law of Rebecca and Andrew Corbett, Hamish and Anna Fraser, cherished Grandad Don of Alysha and Tony, Harrison, James, and Tommy, loved son of Jim* and Moira* Fraser, loved member of the extended Fraserand Doig families. (*denotes deceased).

Special thanks to all the staff at Sacred Heart Home and Hospital (LSOP) for their loving care of Don and our family.

A service to celebrate Don's life will be held in the chapel at Sacred Heart Home and Hospital (Little Sisters of the Poor), 295 Brockville Road, Dunedin at 11am on Wednesday, May 20, followed by a private family burial.

Livestream at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel.

Messages to the Fraser family Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012.

Wheeler KC - Passed away on May 1st, 2026, aged 33 years. Dearly loved daughter of Sherie and Phil, beloved fiancée of D...
08/05/2026

Wheeler KC - Passed away on May 1st, 2026, aged 33 years.

Dearly loved daughter of Sherie and Phil, beloved fiancée of Daniel, and a cherished granddaughter and sister. KC will be deeply missed by her extended family, friends and pets who brought her much joy and comfort.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life at Gillion’s Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road Dunedin, at 2pm on Saturday 16th May.

Messages to Wheeler Family C-o Gillions Funeral Services

This Saturday, 25 April, we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and those who never came home...
22/04/2026

This Saturday, 25 April, we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and those who never came home. We remember them with gratitude.

If you’re able, please attend a local service, and consider supporting the RSA as they continue their vital work with veterans and their families.

The Otago Funerals Family proudly supports the following services (in order of start time):

• Omakau — Parade forms at Pitches Store 9:45am
• Mosgiel — Parade forms at 9:40am at the Mosgiel Memorial RSA, Service at ANZAC Park commences 10:00am
• Middlemarch — Parade forms at the Community Centre 11:00am
• Green Island — Service at the War Memorial commences 11:00am
• Montecillo Veteran’s Home & Hospital — Service commences 11:00am
• Outram — Parade forms at the Community Centre, 11:15am
• Green Park Cemetery — Service Section, commences 12:15pm

Lest we forget.

Donations to the RSA can be made via the website:
https://rsa.org.nz/support-us/donate

MATHEWS, Mary Ann (Coles)Unexpectedly on Thursday April 2 at home, aged 85 years.Loved wife of the late John, cherished ...
07/04/2026

MATHEWS, Mary Ann (Coles)

Unexpectedly on Thursday April 2 at home, aged 85 years.

Loved wife of the late John, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Liz and Cam, Chris and Jude, Simon and Geraldine.

Adorednany of Ben, Alys, Ella and Grace. A service to celebrate Mary Ann’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside road, South Dunedin at 10:30am Wednesday April 8 followed by a private burial.

Mary Ann's service will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

Messages to the Mathews family C/- 9 Smugglers Cove, Sumner, Christchurch 8081

Lester, Desmond John (John)Peacefully with family by his side in his 91st year.Treasured and dearly loved by Naomi, Mart...
07/04/2026

Lester, Desmond John (John)
Peacefully with family by his side in his 91st year.

Treasured and dearly loved by Naomi, Martin, Mel, Jessica, Olivia, Derek, Nicky, Evie and Graciana.

Our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Oxford Court for their exceptional love, care and support over the past year.

At John's request a private family gathering has been held
Messages to the Lester family C/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin 9012

CLELAND, Valmai Maureen26.12.1932-17.3.2026It is with much sadness that we advise the peaceful passing of Valmai Maureen...
24/03/2026

CLELAND, Valmai Maureen
26.12.1932-17.3.2026
It is with much sadness that we advise the peaceful passing of Valmai Maureen Cleland on March 17, 2026; aged 93 years.

Much loved wife of the late Norman, father and father-in-law of Maurice and Debbie, Heather and Noel, Jill and Grant, and John and Shelley. Adored Nana of her 11 grandchildren and their partners, also great-nana of her 18 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Summerset Bishopscourt for their loving and compassionate care of Valmai.

A service to celebrate Valmai’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin at 1pm on Wednesday, March 25 followed by a burial at Port Chalmers Cemetery.

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

Messages to the Cleland family c/- Gillions Funeral Services.

MOYLAN, Murray Keith (Flo)Known to many as Flo, passed away on March 6, 2026; aged 67 years. Loved son of Arnold* and Pa...
13/03/2026

MOYLAN, Murray Keith (Flo)
Known to many as Flo, passed away on March 6, 2026; aged 67 years.

Loved son of Arnold* and Pamela* Moylan, brother to Alan, proud father of seven children, grandfather to nine grandchildren, and great grandfather to three granddaughters, much loved uncle, cousin, and long-time friend to many. (*denotes deceased).

Flo’s last show run ended unexpectedly while doing what he loved with Sturgeon’s Amusements.

A service to celebrate Flo’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin on at 2pm on Tuesday, March 17. The service for Flo will be streamed live at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

Messages to Flo’s family c/- Gillions Funeral Services.

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