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Evelyn SHEPHERD

2026 · Auckland

Died 25 September 2026Posted 5 October 2026

Shepherd, Evelyn May (Nee Cairns - Cowan). Passed away peacefully on 25th September 2026 surrounded by family after a short illness aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of Grahame, much loved mother of Gregory, Tristan and Nicholas. Daughter of Violet and the late Peter Cairns-Cowan, sister of Delores, Kathy and Pamela, treasured grandma of Cyrus.

The funeral service for Evelyn will be held on Wednesday 7th October at 11am at St Michaels and All Angels Church 425 Great North Road Henderson, to be followed by interment at Waikumete Cemetery at 2pm.

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St Michaels and All Angels Church

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