de Reeper (née Morton)
Joan Esther
Wednesday, 2 February 1944
Born:
Passed:
Monday, 23 February 2026
Joan passed peacefully on 24 February 2026, aged 82 years.
Loved wife of the late Carel de Reeper. Loved mother of Sharon de Reeper-Armstrong and Mark de Reeper; and mother-in-law of Jeff and Megann. Loved Oma of Brooke, Karly, Taylor, Joel, Caitlin, Joshua, Cameron, and all her great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Roger, Ken (dec), Min, and Maggie; and sister-in-law of Jos, Lin, Lindsay, and Colin.
Joan’s wishes were for no fuss or service. She also made the generous decision to bequeath her body to science. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated.
The family will be hosting an informal gathering on Friday, 27 February at 31 Hardy Street, Invercargill, from 10.00 am until 3.00 pm. Come along and share a story, have a laugh, and maybe shed a tear or two.
Messages can be left on Joan’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
Please find a link to the livestream below
To the de Reeper and Morton family. We extend our deepest sympathy and love to you all. From Peter and Tania Ward.
Rest in peace Joan. You amasing talented and charismatic woman. Your colour will be so missed. I will never forget you and Carel. You and your family enriched my teenage years. Much love ❤️
Ginny Galbraith
To the family of Joan Esther de Reeper:
We offer our condolences on the passing of your dear Joan. We are so sorry for your loss.
Niki & Zane Weiner
Wow I am sooo deeply saddened to be writing this, but I am also so incredibly prouddd to have been blessed to be a part of this incredibly self-less sweet inspirational Soul's journey!!!! 🥰🥳🥰🥳🥰 beautiful OMA JOAN!!!
I appreciate your deep authentic spirit, your Enthusiasm & THE LOVE FOR LIFE that you always imparted on to us all.. 💖🧚🏼♀No matter the matter you always kept it real , you were always smiling even in the sad times & bringing others up !
Your cooking & baking was always Absoulutely devine (since we were all so young I will always remember🍱🍰🥧) We will all hold onto & cherish all of the wonderful moments together as a family & all the Genuine loveee you put into everything in life you chose!!! 💕👩👧👦🙏🏼👸🏼😇💎😘 💋💋💋WE ARE ALL SO BLESSED TO HAVE HAD YOU!!! (&Without you there would be no us)
You are the Coolest & most down to earth Oma!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Such a loving healer of a Daughter, Sister, Wife & LOVER , Mother, Grandy & Great Grandy !!!! Such accomplishments to be proud of , as we are sooo proud of you 🍸👩❤️💋👩💋
I will be thinking of you as always!!!! xoxoxo (& Always with you in spirit) Karly 😭
Grandchild-Karly
First my condolences to the family.
Hope the piano (Carel) the double bass(my dad John Rimmer) and drums(Johnny Husband) are playing for your arrival.
Both families had amazing fun and some crazy fun nights, up in that building lol. You will be missed 😢
Christine Rimmer Butcher
You were a beautiful Lady and very kind! May you rest in peace. Condolences to all your family in this very sad time.
Macushla Chisholm
What do you say about a woman who helped raise you gave you love advise and support, always knew what to say and always had time, she laughed the best way enjoyed life to the full and always smiled at me, she gave me a few good lectures and telling off's as well but I loved and cherished all the things she did and she never forgot to message on my birthday. Hope you are partying hard listening to great music and having a sherry that fixes everything xxxx
Julie Layfield-Campbell
What do you say about a woman who helped raise you gave you love advise and support, always knew what to say and always had time, she laughed the best way enjoyed life to the full and always smiled at me, she gave me a few good lectures and telling off's as well but I loved and cherished all the things she did and she never forgot to message on my birthday. Hope you are partying hard listening to great music and having a sherry that fixes everything xxxx
Julie Layfield-Campbell
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