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Zara HEATH

2026 · Southland

Died 14 August 2026Posted 19 August 2026

Aged 44 years. It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful Zara, who peacefully passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026. Much loved partner of Michael (Butch). Deeply loved and proud Mum of Kaitlin and Saxon. Precious daughter of Stuart and Lynette. Special sister and sister-in-law of Emma and Doone. Treasured aunty to Lee and Nixon. A cherished part of the lives of Josh and Melitta, Tarryn and Taylor, Chuckie and Jess, Maddison, Jaxyn, Melah, Aria, and Tamryn. Zara was so deeply loved by her family and by all those lucky enough to know her. Her beautiful spirit, strength, and the love she gave so freely will stay with us always. Our lives will never be the same without you Zara. You were taken from us far too soon, but you will forever be a part of us, carried in our hearts, and remembered with so much love.

Forever 44. Forever loved. Forever our Zara.

A service to celebrate Zara's life will be held in the Invercargill Christian Centre, 165 Leet Street, Invercargill, on Monday, August 24, at 1.00pm, a private cremation will follow. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Zara's profile. Messages to 24 Shrewsbury Street, Riverton.

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