Kenneth James 'Ken' Henderson

5th May 1945 - 6th January 2026
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HENDERSON, Kenneth James 'Ken'
It is with deep sadness we announce Ken passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, aged 80.
Dearly loved husband of Alice for 57 treasured years, devoted and much-loved father and father-in-law of Kerry, Rachel and Keith Holmes, Dan and Jo Henderson.
A cherished grandad to Courtney and Cam, Sam and Chloe, Sophie, Charlie, Georgia.
Loved son of *Ollie and *Ngaire Henderson, brother of *Allan and Marlene Henderson and brother-in-law of Joyce and Bill Marsh.
Dearly loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
We would like to thank the nurses and medical team at Southland Hospital for their loving care of Ken.
A private service and committal for Ken will be held with a memorial gathering at the Kelvin Hotel on Saturday 10 January at 4pm.
In lieu of flowers donations please to Cancer Society Southland Branch.
Messages may be sent to 11 Swinton Street, Invercargill 9810 or on Ken's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(*denotes deceased)

Messages

Sending all my thoughts of sympathy to you Alice and your family. Remember and smile at all the good times in your life together. Thanks for looking after my granddaughter Aleisha at the hostel.
Pauline Payne, Invercargill
So sad to read this news. Sending love and thoughts to you Alice, Dan and the wider family. Treasure all those lovely memories. Rest in Peace Ken x
Sheree Marrah (nee Skeggs), Invercargill
Sending all our love and our deepest condolences to you and the family. I remember all the wonderful times we had with you guys hugs and Julie Boniface Phillip Boniface and Matthew black
Julie Boniface , Invercargill
Alice and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. You are in my thoughts and sending you much love. Liz Williams
Liz Williams , Invercargill
Sending all my love and condolances to you Alice ,
,Kerry ,Rachel ,Dan and your families
Debs Fairbairn-hawkins , Christchurch
To Alice,Dan and family's we were both sad to hear of Ken's passing.Memories are your treasures hold onto these 57 years together RIP Ken
Maurice,Jill Skeggs , Invercargill