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Neil Patrick COWAN

Neil COWAN Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 69. Much loved husband of Yvonne for 29 years. Adored father of Hannah, Megan and Isaac. Loved eldest son of Pat and Maureen*. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Paddy and Bronwyn, David and Ngaire, Gary and Ayleen, Robert and Debbie, Geoff and Carolyn, and Kath. Loved son-in-law of Ron* and Margaret Young. Brother-in-law of Bruce and Maria, Todd and Fiona and Wendy and Doug Dennett. Loved by all his nieces and nephews, cousins and the many friends he visited. Many thanks to all of the medical staff who cared for Neil over the years. A private cremation has been held. Come and farewell Neil at Mataura RSA on Friday, February 27, at 2.00pm.
Messages to 36 Carlyle Street, Mataura 9712. (* Denotes deceased.)

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Published by Southland Times on Feb. 21, 2026.

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Jackie and Chris Ball (goldcoast ) Australia.

February 22, 2026

We are so sorry to hear the very sad news regarding the loss of Neil.
We will remember Neil as an easy friendly approach person a chatty guy , and very proud of this family .
We are thinking of you all.
Please give the girls Hannah and Megan a hug from us.
Yvonne we to are thinking of you
Isaac we remember Neil always encouraged you as a little boy to pick up a rugby ball.
We were honoured to meet Neil through his daughters through respite care.
May all your memories hold dear to your hearts
Missed but never forgotten

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Taura and Anne Allen

February 22, 2026

So saddened to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all Taura and Anne

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