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Ngarita CARTER

Ngarita CARTER

FUNERAL HOME

Leishman Funeral Services

12 James St

Balclutha, Otago

Ngarita CARTER Obituary

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the unexpected death of Ngarita, at her home on December 23, 2025. In her 75th year. Much loved partner of Kevin Carson, much loved mother and mother-in-law and Nan to Carol-Ann, Russell, Piper and Lane Dovey (Brisbane); and Marama, Campbell, Holly and Charlie Douglas (Cambridge). Much loved sister and sister-in-law to Brian and Jessiem and Kelvin and Sharon (Brisbane). Ngarita's Memorial Service will be at 11.00am on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Leishman's Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha. For those unable to attend, a livestream link will be available on Leishman's website. Messages to: 44 Crossleigh Crescent, Balclutha 9230.


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Published by Southland Times on Jan. 8, 2026.

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David Wallace - Nelson

January 16, 2026

Ngarita - Remembering you for the many happy days spent in Manapouri working with tourists and your subsequent kindness in remembering me following my father's death.

Vanessa Carline

January 10, 2026

My thoughts are with Kevin and the family in this time of sorrow.
I cared for Ngarita while working for Access community health and what a pleasure it was to do so! I will greatly miss seeing and catching up with Ngarita out in the community.

Ken and Joy Cavanagh

January 10, 2026

Our sympathies to Ngarita's family, we will miss our many catch ups at music events over a number of years, rest in peace Ngarita.

Bronwyn Chalmers

January 9, 2026

My condolences to Kevin and Ngaritas family. My memories of her are fond ones from my time working for access. Always kind and chatty.

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Wendy Eynon

January 9, 2026

Ka aroha ki te whanau. Sending you all our love Carol-Ann and Marama thinking of you all. Aroha-tino-nui. Moe mai ra Aunty Ngarita. Raymond, Wendy Eynon & Whanau South Taranaki

Wayne Bennett Te Awamutu

January 9, 2026

Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Remembering many happy family old times with the Hansen cousins at Tuatapere. Sorry to hear of Ngarita s passing.

Ruth and Dennis

January 8, 2026

Grateful to have known Ngarita through Sharon and Kelvin, with many laughs and good times over the years.

Bev Dobson

January 8, 2026

Our thoughts are with you all,at this very sad time.Great times with Ngarita at the Clutha Country Music Club.RIP.Bev and Blue Dobson, Fairlie.

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Leishman Funeral Services

12 James St, Balclutha 9230