Died: 8th August 2023

Service: 24th August 2023

It is with deep sadness that our family want to inform you that Lara passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, 8 August 2023, at her home in Dunedin.

Dearly beloved daughter of Chris and Denise.

Beloved special twin sister of Matthew and Susan.

Loved Aunty of Elodie and Conor (Perth).

Loved niece of all her Aunties and Uncles - Peter and Daphne Sanderson, Judy Finnerty, Kitty McDowell and Kevin Higgins, Paul McDowell, Rob and Nancy Marshall, John and Ngaire Marshall, and David Marshall and Sarndra Henderson.

Loved cousin of all her cousins in New Zealand and Australia.

A loving friend to many.

Lara was a beautiful soul, her humour, kindness and brilliance were gifts that made the world brighter.

Her love for her family and friends was all encompassing. 

A service to celebrate Lara’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2pm on Thursday, 24 August, followed by a private interment at Tuatapere Cemetery.

Messages may be sent to 22 Lees Street, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810, or to Lara’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link will be available to view the service.