Barbara Anne Irwin (Barb)

11th March 1964 - 17th September 2026
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Ascot Park Hotel
Corner Tay Street and Racecourse Road
Invercargill
Monday 21 September 2026, 1:00PM

IRWIN Barbara Anne (Barb)


Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving whanau.
Dearly loved and adored wife of Diana.
Loved daughter of the late Ian and Jennifer, loved sister of Iona and Doug, and devoted stepmum of Te Maia and Lisa MacAskill Heta Canning, Reuben Ward, and Danny Pascoe.
Much loved Aunty of Amy and Dave, Jenna and Shane, and Bree and Jesse.
Loved by Mila and Teddy, Nikau and Ardie, and Aria, and by her many friends and whanau.
Barb was a much loved and devoted staff member of Rata House and 494 On Dee, touching the lives of many throughout her 20 years of service.
A beautiful woman who was loved by many and will be deeply missed.


Haere rā e taku tau aroha.
Haere ki te kāinga o ngā tipuna.
Moe mai rā I runga I te rangimārie.
Rest peacefully my love, until we meet again.

Barb will be lying at Nga Hau E Wha Marae, Conon Street, Invercargill, until her service which will be held on Monday 21st September, 1pm at Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill. Interment at Wyndham Cemetery to follow.
Messages to c/- MacAskill-Irwin Family, PO Box 1380, Invercargill or to Barb’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

Messages

I remember ur beautiful smile when u first come to Welcome Inn Mental Health Day Activities Centre in Gore, our trips to the op shops, parks to have a picnic or walk in the bush or a smile coffee and card game.
Sarah Veitch [Christie], Was Gore now Te Anau
Thinking of you Di and whanau. A truly special woman that brought you a very deep and special love that you will treasure forever. Please know we all send our deepest aroha.
Connie Shandley and whanau.
Connie Shandley, Hunterville/Gisborne
Deepest sympathies to the entire family, but especially Dianna.
It is always so hard to lose the ones we love, but especially so, to lose our soulmates. 🥲
Heather Macaskill, Gold Coast
Rest in peace, Barb. I am going to miss you so much. You have been such a big part of my life. Your smile your warmth just everything about you. Everybody loved it. He shouldn’t just me. Lovington darlings to you, Diana.💕🙏🏼
Diane Kirby, Invercargill
Sending my sympathy to barbs family may you be comforted by your happy memories and the love you shared
Melissa , Invercargill
Such a warm heart and beautiful smile. I really enjoyed our chats at the Canbead workshops. Rest in peace. Amy Holmes preivous Southland Canbead tutor.
Amy Holmes, Motueka
So much love for barb 💓 loved having our catch ups every time you came in for a coffee. such an inspiring and kind hearted lady
all my love to Diana and family
kerry (industry cafe), invercargill
I have such fond memories of the time we spent together at rata house. Thanks for your friendship and support I will remember you always
Melissa, Invercargill