Owen Cowan McKENZIE

7th March 1930 - 18th February 2025
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J Fraser & Sons Chapel
cnr Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Friday 21 February 2025, 2:00PM

McKenzie, Owen Cowan.

Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Hospital (formerly from Myross Bush) on February 17, 2025, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Frances (nee Williams), loved Dad of John and Kathy, Joy Reddiford, Neil and Kaye (all Christchurch). Adored grandfather of Aaron and Eve, Melissa, Christopher and Rachel, Louise and Andrew, Claire and Tim, Sarah, Laura and Emma and great-grandfather of Jack and Harry. Youngest brother of Ferg and Ruth, Ron and Nalda, Ken and Em, and Betty and Brian (all deceased). Brother-in-law of Eric and Valmai, Rita and Angus, Doreen and Gordan (all deceased), and Les and Noel (Invercargill). Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

Will always be in our hearts.

Special and heartfelt thanks to the staff at Rowena Jackson Rest Home for their love, care and support during Owen’s time with them. A service to celebrate Owen’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday 21 February at 2pm followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to Serviced Apartment 415, Rowena Jackson, 40 O’Byrne Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Owen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.

Messages

Owen was the last of the world’s great gentlemen. We feel privileged to have known him and had him as our neighbour and friend. Thoughts to you Frances and your family.
Sending lots of love Ann and Stuart Munro. X
Ann and Stuart Munro, Invercargill
Thoughts are with Frances and Family When the Lord calls our loved ones home ,he leaves a gift 9f memories in exchange Yvone Gill Nelson nee Fairbairn Myross Bush
Yvonne Gill , Nelson
Hello Frances
When I heard of Owen’s passing it left me with a lot of great memories of you and Owen and Ruth and Ferg back in the good old days of racing. The great days we had at the races. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family
Val and Neville Skinner
Neville Skinner, Winton
Our condolences to Frances and her family on the passing of Owen.
Nelson and Rebecca Adam, Townsville Australia
Dear Frances and family

Extending our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at the passing of Owen. He will always be in your heart with special memories.
Russell and Linda Hewitson, Invercargill