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Sylvia KOENIG

2026 · Southland

Died 21 July 2026Posted 28 July 2026

Passed away peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026; aged 85. Loved wife of Karl*. Loved mother and mother-in-law of John Shepherd (Wellington), David and Annemarie Shepherd (Vienna). Second eldest daughter of Vin* and Ella* Bourke (Mossburn), loved sister of Val*, Maree*, Pam (Te Anau), and Erin (Wellington). Loved auntie to her nieces and nephews. In accordance with Sylv's wishes, a private cremation has been held. Sylv will be interred at the Mossburn Cemetery at a later date. A special thanks to the Doctors and nurses of the Fiordland Medical Centre and the RDNS carers (especially Viv, Janet and Heather) who have gone that extra mile for Sylv over the last few months. Messages to Pam Bourke, 10 Homer Street, Te Anau 9600.

(*denotes deceased)

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Mossburn Cemetery

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