Elwyn May SOWRY

Elwyn SOWRY Obituary

Of Paraparaumu, on 15 December 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of and companion of David; mother and mother-in-law of Fiona & Warren, Katrina, and Andrew & Vicky. Loved and respected grandmother of Oliver, Hannah, Alexandra, Campbell, Charlotte, Sophie, and Erina. Respected parishioner and dear friend to many. Special thanks to the staff of Eldon Lodge and Kenepuru Hospital for their care and support of Elwyn during this time. In lieu of flowers, donations to Huha would be appreciated and may be made online at www.shophuha.co.nz. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Church of Our Lady of Kapiti, 1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu on Thursday 18 December 2025 at 1.30pm. Thereafter, private cremation. To livestream Elwyn's service or leave a message or tribute please visit www.hcfh.co.nz. Cards may be posted c/- PO Box 723, Paraparaumu 5254.

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Published by Manawatu Standard on Dec. 17, 2025.

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Gaewyn Grant

January 2, 2026

Sincere condolences to you all.A lovely caring lady gone to rest.A long standing family friend since I was a school girl through High School in Hawera through teaching and as a leisure marcher in later years before they shifted to the coast.May she rest in peace Gaewyn Grant ( nee Toy)

Kay Williams

December 22, 2025

Fiona and family, sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your Mum. Kay, Matt and Megan Williams.

Linda Rowberry

December 18, 2025

David, Fiona,Katrina & Andrew.
So sorry to read of Elwyn´s passing on Monday .My sincere sympathy & thoughts to you all.
Pleased I managed to visit you both just two months ago.
Linda Rowberry

Tirena Main

December 17, 2025

All my love to Katrina , Erina and family during this time - Elwyn was very sure women on what she believed and expressed so you were never left guessing . Rest in peace. Love Tirena, Brendan , Boston and Harper

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Elaine &Lance Pedersen

December 17, 2025

Sincere condolences to you all . It is a long time since we last met, but have happy memories of those times. We would have loved to attend Elwin´s service but have an appointment to renew my drivers license. Love to you all. Elaine and Lance

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