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Irene Rosslyn BARNES

Irene BARNES Obituary

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At Manapouri on Sunday, March 8, 2026, aged 87. Dearly loved wife of Clifford Henry Barnes for 70 years. Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Rosslyn and Stewart Cull, the late Robert, Debbie and the late John Rangi, the late Craig and Gaylene, Geoff and Denisa, Leith and Daryl Olsen. Dearly loved and proud Nan of her 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to acknowledge Noel and Sue Walker for their endless support throughout, also Aleshia and Bernie for their kind and gentle caring of Irene, our family are forever grateful. A celebration of Irene's life will be held at the Te Anau Events Centre, Luxmore Drive, on Wednesday, March 11 at 2.00pm. As per Irene's wishes garden flowers only also donations towards The Te Anau Primary School Library or Te Anau Scout Group can be left at the service. Please wear your "Happy Colours"
Published by Southland Times on Mar. 10, 2026.

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Margaret Milne, Gore

Yesterday

To Cliff and family, my thoughts are with you all as you grieve for Irene, please accept my deepest sympathy.

Raewyn Brett

Yesterday

Thinking of you all at this sad time .. sending love and hugs .. Raewyn and Dave Brett

Sandra & Trevor Sparrow

Yesterday

S orry to read of Irenes passing She was a good friend. Remember the good times. Thinking of you all

Linda Killeen

Yesterday

Thinking of you all on the loss of your amazing wife,mother,Grandie and friend to many.Irene definitely lived life to the full and was always so interested in everything happening .We will watch live stream of service as we are away at present.Deepest Sympathy Linda & Pat Killeen

Jocelyn Dore

Yesterday

Our thought are with the Barnes family at this sad time. Irene was a lovely friendly and helpful neighbour and friend. Always cheerful and so very kind. Deepest sympathy Russell and Jocelyn.

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