Rata Ann KONING

FUNERAL HOME

Avenal Park Funeral Home

75 Fox St

Invercargil, Southland

Rata KONING Obituary

Passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Much loved wife of Jannes Henricus Koning, cherished mum of Jason, sister of Tau Mai and the late John and Spencer Morrison. Direct descendant of Mere Te Kauri and James Spencer.

"Haere ki te kāinga ki ō tūpuna e tatari mai ana me te aroha. Haere, haere, haere rā"

At Rata's request a private service will be held at a later date. Messages to 28 Rata Road, RD 9, Otatara, Invercargill 9879.

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Published by Southland Times on Jan. 23, 2026.

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Julia Milley

January 25, 2026

Dear Jannes and Jason, I am so terribly sorry to hear of Ratas passing. She was a wonderful lady and a truly inspiring Artist. Much love xox Julia (Central Art Gallery Queenstown )

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Bernie Burke

January 25, 2026

Hi Jas, we are thinking of you and also Kimsharee and sending our love. We have really lovely memories of your lovely Mum. peacefully reunited with John.
Bernie & Bry

Georgina Ellis

January 23, 2026

Deepest sympathy to Rata's extended whanau.
Georgina Ellis

Rata..."Kua haere koe ki te whakatau i o tupuna"

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