Barbara Jan Garr
- centralotagofunera
- Dec 15, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 16, 2025
For livestream service click here
GARR, Barbara Jan, (née Vou) - Unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, aged 58 years. Dearly loved and very supportive Mum of Isaiah*, Caleb and Grace, Ethan, and Zane, loved and cherished daughter of Talaifiti and Janette, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Jamie and Paula, Sharon and Simon Barnes, Jason and Barbara, loved Aunty and great-Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Treasured friend to many.
“Forever in our hearts”
A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held in Cromwell and Districts Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth Street, Cromwell, on Tuesday, 16 December, at 1.30pm. Private cremation. Livestream available at www.centralotagofunerals.co.nz. Messages to 2 Marsh Place, Cromwell 9310 (*denotes deceased). Central Otago Funerals, Alexandra FDANZ.
So sad to hear thinking off you all love to you all xx love em and Lynne
Thoughts and love go out to the Vou and extended family of lovely Barbara. I was very sad to hear of her passing and know she will leave a huge hole in your lives. Especially her boys. Our mum was a very dear friend to Janette + Fiti and I have lovely memories going to their home in NEV . Always a great time and a house filled with love + lots of laughter. Just a beautiful and very close family. Thank you for allowing Barbs service to be live streamed .. a beautiful service for a beautiful soul x
Love + light to you all.
Heather Mitchell
I too met Barb through netball about 40 years ago, a fun but fierce competitor, then we ended up working for the same Govt Dept. We were under valued, worked harder than we should have, but she was a warrior. Love you Barb, always positive, always for family. Rest in peace my sister 🩷
Our hearts are with you all and sorry about auntie barbs
Couldn't make funeral as just had ankle surgery
Watched online
Good service barbs would of been proud of you all
Love Daniel and lizzie hobbs
Such a shock to hear this. I met Barb through school and later netball. While I haven't been in touch for a number of years, Barb was never far from my thoughts with her great sense of humour and positive outlook. Nothing was ever a bother for Barb. She will be missed by so many people. RIP Barbs.