DEAN, Irene Gaye. Passed away on Monday 9 March 2026, with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Ray. Loved mother and mother in law of Murray and Anna, Helen and Andrew. Treasured nana and grandma of Tanner, Cody, Melissa, Matthew, and Michael. A service to celebrate Irene's life will be held in The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Monday 16 March at 2.30 pm, followed by private cremation.


Published by The New Zealand Herald on Mar. 11, 2026.