Owen LAVENDER

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Arvida Care Centre, Queenstown, aged 86 years, on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Dearly loved husband of Colleen, for 61 years. Much loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Andrea and Simon Boyd (Christchurch), Michelle and Dave Bradley (Queenstown), Louise and Michael Hailes (Balfour). Adored Grandad of Victoria and Sam; Isabelle, Emma and Dan; Molly, Abby and Isla. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Elaine, Eileen*, Denise, Janice* and Leo*, Marie* and Eddie. Loved uncle and friend to his many nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Owen's life will be held on Thursday, August 13, at 1.00pm in St Patrick's Catholic Church, 7 Hertford Street, Arrowtown, followed by a private burial, at the Lower Shotover Cemetery, Queenstown. Family warmly invite you thereafter, to join them back at the Queenstown Country Clubhouse for light refreshments. Owen's family would like to acknowledge and thank all the carers at Aspiring Wanaka and The Care Centre at Arvida for their care and support during Owen's Alzheimers journey. Messages to Villa 43, 420 Frankton-Ladies Mile Hway, Queenstown 9371.

(*denotes deceased)