Wayne "Ox" McEwan

4th January 1958 - 17th October 2024
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Transport World
491 Tay Street
Invercargill
Friday 25 October 2024, 11:00AM
Open live stream

McEWAN, Wayne ‘Ox’ It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne McEwan ‘Ox.’ Wayne passed away peacefully on Thursday October 17, 2024, after a short illness surrounded by his loved ones. Wayne is a much-loved partner of Ann, a loved and cherished father to Shannon and Meredith, Bradley and Kirsten (Omakau), Kylie and Rei (Te Anau) whom he shared with Karen, along with his adored grandchildren Kacee, Leah, Harry, Jack, Cooper, and Oscar. Special loved Stepfather to Sam and Zach (Dunedin) and Emma (Christchurch). Son of the late May and Ron McEwan and loved brother of Diane and Julie and uncle to all his nieces and nephews. “71 to 73” “73” “Clear Leah Lodge” “Over and Out” A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at Transport World, Tay Street, Invercargill on Friday 25 October at 11am. Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated by Wayne's family. Messages to 284A Bay Road RD 9 Invercargill 9879

Messages

The world is a sadder place with ox not in it . Rest in peace you big MF.
Crab and Di, Riverton
A great southern man who will be sorely missed. Our sympathies to the family.
Darryl & Shona Watson, Invercargill
Sending special thoughts & our most sincere condolences to you all. We all have many treasured memories of special fun times together, and will dearly miss the big guy. RIP Ox.
Daryl, Colleen, Cory & Kelly Thompson, Invercargill
Absolute top man. Lots of great memories to cherish Ox. You were one good bastard RIP
Eric Todd, Invercargill Ohai Nightcaps
Deepest sympathies.
Brent and Coral Esler, Pegasus
Very sorry to read this
RIP ox
Julie radley
Julie radley, Rangiora
Diane and Julie. Our sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. Our thoughts are with you

Joanne and Shirley
Joanne Fleming, Clyde
So sad to read of Ox’s passing. Didn’t know him as well as Steve did but he always had great things to say about him. You obviously took after him Shannon - my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Linda Winsloe, Invercargill
Such a genuine person to which I had the privilege to know. You will be missed Ox ! Til we meet again ...Rails
Rayleen Young , Winton & Ohai Nightcaps RC
To Ann and family and families Deeply sorry to hear the sad news of your beloved Ox. We send our deepest sympathy to you and Ox family

Love Helen, Margaret and Ian, Joanne and Aidan and family, Craig and Kaitlyn and family
Margaret, CHRISTCHURCH
I will remember Ox as a rock solid character of a man, with a big heart, a big laugh, and a zest for life. My sympathies to all the family
Kay Hughes, Invercargill
Karen, Shannon and families and the Royal Bush crew, so sad to hear this news. Thinking of you all.
Bede and Paula McKenzie, Tuatapere
Ann ,Phil and I are deeply sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing . Our thoughts n prayers are with you n your family.
Molly Hutton , Invercargill
So so sad to hear this terrible news. I only met Ox in recent years but I was so looking forward to working with him more. One of life’s characters that will be truly missed by many.
Shannon and family I’m thinking of you at this difficult time.
Mairi Stewart, Wellington
I have some great memories of Wayne to reflect on and my condolences go out to all my family who I am thinking of at this very sad time.
Alister Wishart, Sydney Australia
Such a shock to hear of Wayne’s passing!!
Worked with Wayne for many years along side my 1st husband Stu at Ryal Bush Transport Wayne took the business to the next level!! Condolences to family such a sad loss!!
Love Wynsome Adams & Justin McDougall
Wynsome Adams, Clyde
Saddened to hear of Wayne's passing, great memories of a larger than life guy he was. Fantastic supporter of district affairs and a fair businessman, well remember his time at Waianiwa when his family was growing up, a real good bloke who was in his prime, a friend to all.
Evan Paterson, Arrowtown.
With deepest sympathy and condolences to Ann and families.
RIP Ox you'll be Sadly missed.
John & June King., Mosgiel
So very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing.
Thinking of all of Ox's family and close friends during this sad time.
The Team at TDX Limited , Christchurch
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ox’s passing. During my time with HWR he was always an honest and supportive colleague, a straight shooter who told it how it was! He was widely respected and will be surely missed. My sincere condolences to Ann, Shannon and the family.
Graeme Mabey, Feilding
Thinking of all Wayne’s family
Dad has great memories being one of the agents at the transport lots of laughs and few drinks later.
And thanx Ox for the humour of lending me ur new horse float to rescue my donkeys I know you couldn’t believe it
RIP Ox
Noel and Sharron Sutherland
Sharron Sutherland, Invercargill
Deepest Sympathy to Ox's Family. He certainly was a larger than life Character. Always on for a yarn. As recently as Cromwell Trots in March he was adamant that Jimmy Paddon and I ridged a paddock of swedes for him round and round!! Don't recall that. RIP Ox. You will long be remembered.
Doug Stuart, Ashburton
Deepest Sympathy to all the family
Thinking of you all
Ox was very helpful to myself and late husband Ivan West
Over the years.
Margaret West , Invercargill
My condolences to Wayne’s family
Gillian Earnshaw, Winton