Peter David Cowan

31st December 1957 - 8th July 2025
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J Fraser & Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill
Monday 14 July 2025, 1:30PM
Open live stream

COWAN, Peter David:
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital, Invercargill, on Tuesday 8th July 2025. Aged 67 years.
Dearly loved and respected husband of Karen. Much loved father and father in-law of Nick and Sarah (Invercargill), Scott and Casey (Australia), Paige and Brayden Hikawai (Otatara). Special Grandad to Nathan, Myles, Jorge, McKenna, and Henry.
Beloved son of Henry* and Thelma* Cowan. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Leslie and Christine, Alister and Ann, Judy and Allan Stalker, Mary Cowan, Jo and Bruce Dickens, Delwyn and Bill Carey, Jason and Jackie Gray.
“A great friend to many”
Peter will be resting at his home until his service.
A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held on Monday, July 14, at 1.30pm, in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow. Messages to 232 Crow Road, Winton 9781 or to Peter’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where Peter’s livestream link is available. (* denotes deceased)

Messages

Sincere condolences to Karen and the family
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time
Memories are forever
Liz Gray
Liz Gray, Invercargill
Our deepest sympathies to you all during such a sad time. All our thoughts are with you’s. May love and strength guide you’s through the difficult times ahead xx
Aroha & Harry, Invercargill
Deepest Sympathy to all families, in the loss of Peter..
Peter’s father Henry was our 1st cousin, which makes Henry & Thelma’s family 2nd cousins.
Sorry we are unable to attend Peter’s Service . We wish you all the best, at this very sad time
Margaret Gutsell ( Nee Caithness) and Keith Caithness., Otautau
Karen and family my condolences to you at this sad time, RIP Pete
Wayne leonard, Winton
Deepest sympathy to all.
Love & hugs
Elaine & Robert Davers
Edendale
Elaine Davers , Edendale
Dear Karen, Nick, Sarah & boys, Paige, Braden & little Henry, Scott, our Casey & little McKenna, and extended families...sending our heartfelt sympathy & best wishes from Aus, on the loss of Pete. He was a lovely man, a true gentleman & a wonderful family man, taken way too soon. A caring treasured granddaddy to our baby McKenna. We will miss having you over here in Aus.
Dot Ruck & family, Albany, Western Australia
Karen and family, we are so very sad to read of the loss of Peter, a man who has left you all far too soon. I think back to caravan holidays in Te Anau, lots of f7n, socialising and his cheeky grin. Memories are now so special.
Warmest thoughts to all
Judy and John Buchanan , Mosgiel
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Kind regards
Jude & Kevin Woolhouse.
Jude Woolhouse , Te Anau
Karen and family, there are no words, thinking of you all at this sad time.
Jacqui Ligthart, WYNDHAM
We were so sorry to hear about Pete’s passing. He was such a lovely man — warm, kind, and had a great laugh!

We have such fond memories of catching up over the years, whether it was in Perth or when we visited New Zealand. We were incredibly lucky to have known such a great man.

Our hearts are with all Pete’s family and friends during this heartbreaking time. No words can lift the heaviness, but we hope you feel some comfort in knowing how loved and respected he was.

Sending you all our love, until the next beer Pete <3
The Browns - Jamie, Daniella, Ida, and Vera, Perth
Thinking of you all today 💛 we are there in spirit, will be watching from Aus
Love Josh, Alannah and the girls ❤️
Josh, Alannah, Brooklyn and Kelsey, Merredin
Karen and family.... my sincerest condolences, loving thoughts and big hugs on the loss of such a wonderful husband, father, friend. We will all miss his smile, laughter and his great kindness.
Sue Wilson R.N. , Invercarill
Condolences to all the family sorry I couldn't make it over, Pete will be sadly missed, a good man taken to soon RIP Pete 😢 🙏
Des Hutchinson, Toowoomba
To Karen & family. My deepest sympathy on the loss of a husband father & grandfather.
My thoughts are with you all.
Erice Molloy, Wallacetown
To Karen and family, Thinking of you all. A good man gone too soon, with fond memories that remain.
Nick Stevens, Brisbane