Roger James Cowan

11th March 1963 - 24th December 2025
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Waiau Town and Country Club
Tuatapere
Saturday 17 January 2026, 2:00PM
Open live stream

COWAN Roger James


After a courageous battle with Motor Neurone Disease, Roger passed away peacefully on Wednesday 24th December 2025, aged 62 years.

Dearly loved son of Lorna and the late Bob (Robert) Cowan.

Much loved brother of Trevor (Alexandra), Neville and Rita (Ashburton), Garry and Fiona (Rangiora), and Natalie and Trevor Cooper (Christchurch).

Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

Family sincerely thank all of Roger’s carers, neighbours and friends, staff of Hospice Southland, staff of Longwood Care Home, for their compassion and care of Roger.

As per Roger’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

A Memorial Service for Roger will be held on Saturday 17th January 2026, 2pm, Waiau Town and Country Club, Tuatapere.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Motor Neurone Disease NZ would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Roger’s service.

Messages to Roger’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

Messages

Roger you where such a lovely man with a kind heart it was the privilege to meet you and help care for you over the last few months rest easy now🕊🕊
A Smith, Tuatapere
Heartfelt condolences from the Eade family (formerly of Waipango). Our thoughts are with you all.
Maria Eade , Riverton
Thinking of you all, so sad to hear this news of Roger’s passing , All our love from Judy&allan and all the Otahuti Cowan cousins ❤️
judy stalker, Mossburn
I think fondly of our time together as kids especially in Alexandra. Rest easy Roger you have earned it.
Phil Holden , Greytown
Our deepest sympathy to all the Cowan family.
Thinking of you all.. Roger travelled on the same school bus and in same class as Riverton.. A kind and caring young man always. Kind Regards
Jennifer (née Harris) Pourakino Valley
Jennifer Hone, Winton