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Irene Joyce MAHER

Irene MAHER Obituary

On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Irene passed away peacefully in the care of the lovely people at Ribbonwood Country Home. Aged 91 years. Soulmate to Terry*, special sister to Lorraine*, Ermyne* and Earle*, and cherished daughter to Rose* and Hector*. Loving Mum and mother-in-law to Russell and Kristine, Robyn and Colin, Vivienne and Greg Beaton, Hillary and Tony Waller, Jenny and Simon Broad, and proud Grandma to Hannah, Hayden, Jordan, Laurel, Shenna, Struan, Monica, Conor, Rachel, Caleb, Courtney, Jerome, Andre, Sophie, Jay, and Taine, and all 19 great-grandchildren. On Tuesday, January 20, a private graveside service will be held for Irene, followed by an informal gathering at the Waikaia Hotel. We wish to invite family friends to join us at the hotel at 3.00pm to share stories and memories of Irene. Messages to Cottage 1, 2 Norfolk Street, Tapanui 9522, or to Irene's tribute page at frasersfunerals/tributes email: [email protected]
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Published by Southland Times on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Wallace Keown

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So many years since we kicked around as neighbours in Gore. You were a lovely young lass then; that never changed.

Val McGregor

January 17, 2026

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother mVal
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Sharen Bradley

January 17, 2026

How I enjoyed my conversations with Irene when I visited her while she was in Te Anau. She had "kicked around" with my uncles in her early days in Gore and we shared memories of those folk. She was an innovative, interested and interesting person to talk to. She had anticipated possibly building and living on "pleurisy hill" in Gore at one stage and we used to laugh about that name. I think of her often, especially when I pass the "Cats Whiskers" in Te Anau and Pleurisy Hill on my way into Gore. My condolences to the family. A vibrant woman in her time.

Linda Killeen

January 17, 2026

A lovely lady now at peace and will leave a big void in your family.She was involved with many things during their time in Te Anau.RIP

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