Barbara Anne FORREST

19th October 1951 - 7th May 2026
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FORREST, Barbara Anne;
Barbara passed away peacefully at home in Te Anau on Thursday, 7th May, 2026 aged 74 years. Dearly beloved wife of Rex for the past 55 years, and devoted and loved mother of Mathew (Auckland) and Nicholas (Christchurch).
Loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Jane Forrest (Christchurch), Shirley Forrest (Arrowtown), Alan Forrest and Anne Pilcher Gough (Riverton), Alan and Patricia Dennis (Invercargill), Adele Hunt*, Russell* and Sue Hunt (Taupo).
Loved Aunt of her nieces and nephews.
Very special thanks to the Fiordland Medical Practice, the Fiordland Community Pharmacy, the Te Anau District Nurses, and the Home Carers Jodi, Beccy, Madison, and Debbie who have all helped Rex and Barbara so wonderfully through Barbara’s dementia journey.
At Barbara’s request a private family celebration of her life has been held.
Messages c/o Winton and Districts Funeral Services, 306 Great North Road, Winton 9720 or on Barbara's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Messages

Thinking of family and friends at this time ..we were friends at high school 💐
Yvonne Ferris, Invercargill
Heartfelt sympathy Rex to you and your family at this difficult time . A long journey for you all .
Helen, Wilson
Remembering the good times with the boys.
Mandy Everett , Queenstown
Thinking of you Rex and your family at this very sad time. Barbara and I enjoyed a lovely friendship however lost touch over time but I never forgot her lovely face and smile.
Take care.
Gail Graham, Winton
Oh Rex
I am so sorry to read this message of the passing of Barbara please accept our heartfelt condolences
Wayne Lee & Dot
Wayne Lee, Blenheim
So sorry to hear about Barbara. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Regards Janice and Keith
Janice Randall, Christchurch
Thinking of you all during this sad time.
AJ Miller. , NZ
Our sincere sympathy Rex and family. You have done a wonderful job of looking after Barbara for such a long time. Enjoy your happy memories
Diane and Doug Ridley , Te Anau
Sending much love Rex, Matthew and Nicholas from the wider Radka whanau. So many lovely memories of times through the years sharing family times, and so many fun stories of dental university and post-university times for you and Barbara; and Mum and Dad and other dental couples. I know Mum and Dad would have loved to have been able to give you a hug and their support. Please know I am thinking of you all for there. Love Kate Redgewell (nee Radka)
Kate Redgewell, Wellington
Dear Rex, sending our love and deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of your Barbara.

Diana and Noel Bonisch
Diana Bonisch, Invercargill
Thinking of you Rex and family at this sad time for you all. You have done an amazing job job of caring and loving Barbara over many years and now she will be at peace.
Julianne and Jim Watson, Invercargill
Sincere sympathy for Rex and family. My late parents and Barbara's parents were friends and I grew up having a friendship with Barbara but lost touch as the years passed, However I have never forgotten our times together. Respect Barbara and RIP
Irene Johnston , Invercargill
Our thoughts are with you & the boys Rex at this sad time for you all
Barbara had such wonderful care over a long period of time from you
& the team

Linda & Lloyd Matheson , Te Anau
Thinking of you Rex and family at this very sad time
Earl and Margaret Drake
Margaret Drake, Otautau
Thinking of u all at this sad time gone but never forgotten
Jan Ross, Riverton