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Marie KEAN Obituary
(nee Houlihan):
Peacefully with her loving family by her side at home, after a courageous battle, aged 76 years, on 21 January, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Brian for 50 years, loved Mum of Juliana; Nicola; Bernadette and Brendan Paisley; Patrick and Rickie-Lee Kean (Brisbane). Much loved Nana of Josh, and Dylan Garama; Alex, Amelia, and Ashton Paisley; and Lucas Kean. Special friend of Annabelle Paisley. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Pat and Marg Houlihan; Erin and Tom Forde; Steve and Janet Houlihan. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
RIP
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 25 January at 1.00pm at St Therese of Lisieux, Perth Street. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page and click on the link on Marie's page. Messages to 37 Stirling Street, Invercargill.
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Bernie Margaret Forde & Family Galway Ireland.
January 26, 2023
Condolences to Erin and family and to all the Kean and Houlihan Families on the passing of Marie. May She Rest in Peace.
philip kean
January 26, 2023
Brain and family please accept my condolence
Philip Kean
Pam Joiner
January 23, 2023
For a devoted wife and mother, also grandmother. Marie was an amazing cousin as well. We loved her for her quiet nature and caring. RIP Cuz. Pam X
Marie Anderson n McCallum
January 23, 2023
Prayers and Thoughts with you all.
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Marge and Jack Garama
January 23, 2023
We are so sorry guys to have heard the news , not a thing any of us wanted to hear , but we know your a strong family and you´ll pull through this . Wish there was a way we could make it easy but it´s only time and that only goes a little way. Our thoughts are with you and chin up ,look out for each other we love youse Marge and Jack
Dorothy Roderique
January 23, 2023
My Deepest Sympathy to the Kean & Houlihan
Families at this very sad time.
Regards Dot Roderique (McCallum)
Colin & Val McGregor
January 23, 2023
Pat We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your sister Colin & Val McGregor
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