of Invercargill. Passed peacefully after a short illness on Friday, January 2, 2026, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Raymond. Eldest daughter of Lance* and Phyllis* McKenzie, daughter-in-law of Jack* and Meta* Ferris. Sister and sister-in-law of Morrell* McKenzie, Bill* and Flora* Carson; Brian and Shamima Ferris. Treasured Aunty of Trev, Rob, Sue, Tame, Karma, Zahra; and great-aunty of Jessie, Harry, George, Amelia, Tayla, Shanna-Beth, Josh, Eva, Austin, Heidi, and Tommy. A memorial service to celebrate Heather's life will be held in Southland Crematorium Chapel, 111 Rockdale Road, Invercargill on Wednesday, January 7, at 2.30pm, followed by ash interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 55 Minerva Road, RD6, Invercargill 9876, or to Heather's tribute page at
frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a stream of the service will be available.
(*denotes deceased)


Published by Southland Times on Jan. 5, 2026.