Kathleen HAYS Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her. Kate will be deeply missed by her devoted husband Allan; her children Ralph, Maryanne, Amy, and Peter; her three sisters; her nine cherished grandchildren and all her nieces and nephews.

Forever in our hearts.

The family thanks the teams at Calvary Hospital, Hawthorndale Care Village and Hospice Southland for their compassionate care of Kate.

Rest in Peace

Please Note New Time: A Requiem Mass to celebrate Kate's life will be held on Friday, May 16, at 3.00pm at St Mary's Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill. Burial will follow at Eastern Cemetery, block 53. Refreshments will be served afterwards at the Invercargill Bridge Club, 50 Elles Road. All who knew Kate are warmly invited to join her family. Messages to 9 Banks Street, Richmond, Invercargill or to Kate's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the funeral service is available.