Also known as "Desi"
30 December 1969 β 11 December 2023
Also known as "Desi"
30 December 1969 β 11 December 2023
PENN, Desrae Johanna (nee Wilson) With sadness in our hearts we would like to advise of Desi’s passing on Monday, 11 December. Dearly loved mother of Samantha Wilson-Dodds and the late Stephen John Dodds. Dearly loved daughter of Johanna* and Des* Wilson. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Kath and Geoff, Phillip*, Ruth and Nathan, and Elizabeth. Loved special friend of Phil, Bev and Abbey. A loved aunty to all her nephews and nieces and a friend to many. A service to celebrate Desi’s life will be held in the Lindisfarne Community Church, 22 Lindisfarne Street, Invercargill at 1pm on Tuesday, 19 December 2023, followed by a private cremation. Messages to Family of Desi Penn, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or may be left on Desi’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/desi. The service will be live streamed at mwfunerals.co.nz/funerals?funeral=xvolm
*denotes deceased
Funeral service held atΒ Lindisfarne Community Church
Hi Desi, it's been a long time since we have seen each other, but you will always be remembered by Jacinta and me as a fun- loving, kind and intelligent friend. I know that you will be finding that Heaven is "cool bananas" now! Rest in peace xxx
Desi, from the moment we meet you opened up your heart to us both and welcomed us into your family. We shared so many good times together and a few strained moments but that is what we loved about you. A spade was a spade and you kept us in our lanes. We will miss the times playing darts together. I'll miss those times you bet me in the championships. We are sorry for all the times we interrupted your Coronation Street, now you can play what ever episode you like, when ever you like, even on repeat. We will miss your laughter and stories that you shared but promise we will keep your legacy alive by sharing the moments we had with you and the good times. Rest Easy our friend, safe travels where ever you go. It is guaranteed to be an adventure with lots of great times.
hello my friend, I thought this could be a no way your joking Desi moment. Your spirit lives on come and be present, Ill know you will give signs to your daughter and sis. your spirit family will be wrapped to see you as your physical family sad to leave you. thanks for letting me use your kitchen (Isabella Street) to bake, when I turned up and knocked on your door to ask "can I borrow your kitchen and is there anyone home" You said why what's in the bag. I said will I cant bake as my folks are over home and you will like the cakes we'll create" Come on in she said .. We made memories and laughed when I told her I thought the coast was clear when my folks weren't home, to bring my pot plants home, only to hear a weird solid knocks at your door, I peeked out of my shed to see the Po - so quick thinking I threw the pots into the shed smashing and thinking fuck lol. we laughed and I loved your sis Kath and yeah you two were solid as each others rocks. Kia Kaha Te Whanau - stay strong the family. So glad we met again in Alexandra -- Pip
Desi I sorry you have to go throw this but be good up here say hi to my aunty foe me
Desi, when our paths crossed, I was instantly drawn to your sense of humour and your beautiful soul. We shared some fun and funny times and you have always been regularly in my thoughts. You told me once that we have a carbon in our bodies, that is also found in the stars in the night sky. I loved this thought and I will always keep this in my memory. I love you and this earth is a lesser place without you β€οΈ π π
Desi im so sad to read this far out thinking of Kathy Samantha and family rest in love beautiful lady ππ
Funeral service held atΒ Lindisfarne Community Church

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