Barbara IRWIN

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving whanau. Dearly loved and adored wife of Diana. Loved daughter of the late Ian and Jennifer, loved sister of Iona and Doug, and devoted step-mum of Te Maia and Lisa MacAskill Heta Canning, Reuben Ward, and Danny Pascoe. Much loved Aunty of Amy and Dave, Jenna and Shane, and Bree and Jesse. Loved by Mila and Teddy, Nikau and Ardie, and Aria, and by her many friends and whanau. Barb was a much loved and devoted staff member of Rata House and 494 On Dee, touching the lives of many throughout her 20 years of service. A beautiful woman who was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

Haere rā e taku tau aroha.

Haere ki te kāinga o ngā tipuna.

Moe mai rā I runga I te rangimārie.

Rest peacefully my love, until we meet again.

Barb will be lying at Nga Hau E Wha Marae, Conon Street, Invercargill, until her service which will be held on Monday, September 21, 1.00pm at Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill. Interment at Wyndham Cemetery to follow. Messages to c/- MacAskill-Irwin Family, PO Box 1380, Invercargill, or to Barb's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.