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Noeleen Patricia (nee O’Sullivan) Barlow

March 15, 2026

Passed away peacefully after a long and courageous journey, on Sunday, March 15, 2026, aged 78. Dearly loved wife of the late Walter (Pat), a loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Michelle and Steve (deceased) Hale, Donna, and Trish and Gary Lang, the most special and adored grandmother of Nikita, Kristyn, Courtney, and Blake Lang; Letitia, Melissa, and Zak Smith, and great-grandmother of 4+1, a loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie. “Rest in Peace now Mama, in the arms of your loved ones” Messages to Trish Barlow, 234 Hampden Street, Hokitika 7810, or can be left on Noeleen’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. In accordance with Noeleen’s wishes a private family service will be held, followed by cremation.

35 Comments

  1. Amy Jones

    Trish and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Noeleen, a lovely lady now at peace, thinking of you all at this time x

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    • WINONA DOWELL

      Deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved Mother.
      Your happy memories will remain with you forever.

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  2. Lois Meldrum

    Trish & family, so sorry for your loss. Noelene was a beautiful lady. Fond memories of playing cards with Noelene and taking her away on our card trips.

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  3. Carole Jones

    Trish and Family,Sorry for the loss of your Mum,Grandmother,& Great Grandmother.Fond memories.RIP Noelene.

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  4. Murray and Shona Marshall

    So sorry to hear this news, our condolences to you all at this very sad time. Xx

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    • Sheryl Pont

      So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time xx

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    • Karla Jones

      Sorry for the loss of your Mum Trish, thinking of you and your family xx

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  5. Yvonne Muir

    Trish and family ,so sorry to hear of your loss of your mum.
    Big hugs.

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    • Carole Hebbend

      Trish and Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved mum. Condolences to all the Family

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  6. Kelly Roberts

    Trish and family, so sorry to hear of your mum’s passing. Thinking of you all, take care xo

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    • Karen and Frank Bradley

      So sorry to hear of Noelines passing. Deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.

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      • John Nancekivell

        The Barlow family,Sorry to hear of Noellenes passing may she rest in peace with Pat, John and Glenwyn Nancekivell

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  7. Liz and Kyle Scott

    So sorry Trish and family loved her she was such a lovely lady
    Lots of love to you all
    Mums are everything

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  8. Sue-ann Wilson

    Sorry for your loss Trish -Gag & whanau sending much aroha to you all x

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  9. Angela Btadley

    I am sorry to hear this passing Pat was my first cousin and we enjoyed many Barlow family times may she rest in peace and join her Pat

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  10. Angela Bradley

    I am sorry to hear this passing Pat was my first cousin and we enjoyed many Barlow family times may she rest in peace and join her Pat

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    • Linda Gardyne

      Much love and sympathy.

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  11. Ann Marie Wall

    Sincere condolences Trish and whanau.

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    • Heather Jackson

      So sorry to hear of your mum’s passing Trish, big hugs to you and Gag and kids, thinking of you all at this sad time xxx

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  12. Diane & John Craig

    To Trish and all the family. So very sorry to hear of Noelines passing. A lovely lady and we will remember her on card trips. Always fun to be with. Please accept our sincere condolences.

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    • Michelle and Roland Urmson

      Our sincere condolences to Trish and the family. We are thinking of you at this very sad time.

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  13. Tarn Murtha

    Sorry to hear this Trish. Sending love to you & your whanau ❤️

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  14. Marie Gardyne

    Sorry for your loss,such a beautiful lady, may all the special memories be of comfort, love to you all .
    Marie and Trevor

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  15. Sue & Barry Hodson

    Trish and family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all, with heartfelt sympathy.

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    • Jarnah

      So Sorry to hear Condolences Aunty Trish thinking of you all at this time Noeleen you were always such a bright light & lovely lady Rest in love

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  16. Jacquie Grant

    Big hugs Trish and Whanau stay strong .

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  17. Sally Richardson

    Trish and family, thinking of you all, such lovely memories of Noeleen- A wonderful lady 🥰 heartfelt sympathy to all the family

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  18. Vonnie & Doug

    So sorry to hear of Noeleen’s passing Trish and family.
    She was such a lovely kind lady and a great cook, which you have learnt those skills. At peace now Trish, Big hugs.

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  19. Noeline Minehan

    Deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your loved mother and grandmother.

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  20. TAMATI GEAR

    My condolences to Trish, Gary, and family and to all those involved. RIP Nolene

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  21. Kay Davidson

    Noeleen was a delight, she will be missed by so many. Enjoy your treasured memories of a special person.

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  22. Kath Rogers

    Deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of Noelene.

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  23. Pauline Adams

    Trish & family sorry to hear of Noeleen’s passing. May she rest in peace

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  24. Michell Thomson

    My thoughts and prayers are with all the families at this difficult time

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  25. Gretchen Boyd

    Noel’s in a better place. Sorry, I didn’t find out about the funeral until Dad rang the next day.
    Gretchen, niece/Goddaughter

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