Peter-OWENS-Obituary

Peter Joseph OWENS

Gore, Southland

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Peacefully, at Southland Hospital, on Friday, June 13, 2025, aged 85 years. Loving husband of the late Margaret, esteemed father and father-in-law of Tim and Judy, Penny and Matthew, Weston and Megan; beloved Grandpa of Nicholas, Charlotte, Annabelle; Gabriel, Otis, and Veronica; loved brother of...

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Peter Owen´s was one of the biggest influencers in my life at a pivotal point in my last school years at St Peter´s College. Peter taught me English and shifted my thought process by his methods of teaching that has been the most important part of my younger years, which helped me develop a better logic and reasoning with my career I took in engineering. I wanted to say to his family and Penny who I went to school with too, that without Peter I wouldn´t have fought as hard nor with the right...

Saddened to read of Peter's recent passing. I am convinced he is now in a better place. My memories of working with Peter many years ago were significant. Our thoughts and prayer are with you all. Regrettably, Catherine and I will be unable to attend the funeral. May God bless you all and comfort you in your loss. Chris and Catherine Cahill.

I will sadly miss my old comrade going back to law school days, a very special man with a wonderfully quirky way with him and a warm heart. Best man at my wedding in 1966. A real charmer and loyal friend. Vale PJO. RIP. Rod Joyce, QSO, KC

Plenty of memories of working with Peter with the Eastern Southland Hunt especially putting book together. Condolences to Penny and the rest of the family. Alasdair Henry

Awww, saddened to read this, this morning. Fond memories of a beloved teacher at St Peter's. RIP sir.