Kathleen Anne TE AU

12th November 1940 - 28th June 2024
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J Fraser & Sons' Chapel
cnr Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Thursday 4 July 2024, 2:00PM
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TE AU, Kathleen Anne (née Hickey).

Passed away on Friday 28 June 2024 in the care of Hospice Southland, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Desmond and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Virginia (Auckland), Mark (Dunedin), Angela (Invercargill) and Suzanne (Dunedin). Devoted Nan of Jason, Daniel, Georgia and Taylor, Samantha and Melanie, and James and Richard, special Great-Nan of Evie, Ella, Florence, Zoe and Theo. Loved daughter of the late Ted and Molly. Loved sister of her many siblings. Much loved aunty of her many nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Kathleen will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets on Thursday 4 July 2024 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland can be left at the service. Messages to 231 Talbot St, Invercargill 9810 or to Kath's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a link to the stream of the service.

Messages

Our thoughts are with you and the Whanau. A very sad day indeed. Many memories are savoured. . Love Lindsay Te Koeti, Jan & Dave. Xx
Lindsay Te Koeti , Tauranga
Sending my love and support to all the Te Au whanau and anyone else who knew and loved Kathleen. She will be remembered x
Olivia , London
To Des and family Debbie and I would like to pass on our most sincere condolences at the passing of Kath. Many fond memories of this most gracious lady who was always ready to listen and help anyone, one of life’s true angels with a smile no one could forget. Love too you all. Wayne and Debbie Harper Winton.
Wayne Harper , Winton
fond memories of our over the road neighbour and the fun we had for many years. Kath was always smiling and happy thinking of you Des and famiy, Peter and Marilyn McBurney
Peter or Marilyn McBurney, Invercargill
Uncle Des, This is so sad, love to all your whanau. So pleased I got to chat with, Aunty Kath when I was home. Xxxx Jeannie
Jenny Harwood, Huntingdale
Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Memories to last forever.
Doug and Daphne Stronach.
William Stronach, Invercargill
With such sadness we read of the passing of dear Kath. We both extend our deepest sympathy to you all as you navigate this awful time. Kath was such a beautiful soul, inside and out. She always spoke so lovingly and proudly of her family. She adored you all, but she was also very interested in us and what was going on in our lives. She had the most beautiful, gentle smile. She will be missed by many. The earth has indeed lost a very special, memorable, kind woman. RIP. Lawrie & Denise (ex Talbot Street).
Lawrie and Denise Knipe, Invercargill
Sending lots of love and support your way. Am thinking of you all today. So many beautiful memories that will live on forever, Kia kaha xo
Letitia and Family , New Zealand
Thinking of you all at this time, a lovely lady, her smile was infectious....
Kenneth and Karen Dawson and family
Karen Dawson, Toowoomba
We had fond memories of Kath back in the days in Matai St
Deepest sympathy to you all
Telfer family
Karen Telfer, Invercargill
It is with sadness I read of Kate leaving us. I go back a very long way to my friendship with Kate, 65 yeqrs ago she was truly a very good friend to me in Gore. Introducing me to the sport of Marching, what fun we had in those days with all the girls. The Hickey household in Fairfield Street was welcoming to all and sundry, such a treat to someone a little alone. Life was a little simpler then and we all enjoyed great company with the marching girls and their other halves, we all remember fondly the esteem Kate held for her beloved Des. I really feel for you at this time Des please accept my sincere condolences to you and your extended family.
Rest in Peace Kathleen,
With love Colleen Lavender
Colleen Lavender, Queenstown
Des and family -
“Our deepest sympathy.”
We have a lot of fond memories of Talbot St, when we used to have our neighbourly catch-ups over a drink.
Carolyn and David
Carolyn Johnstone, Invercargill