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Penelope Christene "Penney" DUNCKLEY

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Penelope DUNCKLEY Obituary

Unexpectedly at her home on Monday, February 17, 2025, aged 66. Dearly loved wife of the late John and much-loved mother and mother-in-law to Rex, Brian, Christene and Richie, Grandma to Tristan. Loved daughter of Trish and Doug King and sister and sister-in-law of Bruce and Ellen, Malcolm and Lyn, and Warwick. A loved aunt of all her nephews. A service for Penney will be held in Avenal Park Funeral Home, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Friday, February 21, at 10.30am. The family would like to thank the First Responders for their care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Southland Women's Evergreen Softball Club bank account # 12-315-40163770–00 or left at the service. Messages to 196 Lamond Street East, Hargest, Invercargill 9810.


Published by The Press on Feb. 19, 2025.

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Keryn Page

February 24, 2025

Deepest sympathy to Penney's family and all who loved Penney. Penney will also always be in the hearts of those she so generously gave her time, support, strength and guidance to. Forever grateful to you, Penney.
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Maree Frewen-Wilks

February 23, 2025

Please accept our condolences to Christene and family of the sudden passing of Penny. A great teacher to most of my six children. God Bless. The Wilks family.

Margaret Ferguson

February 22, 2025

I am Penney's cousin, Lyla's daughter. I did not know Penney very well and have only seen her a couple of times over the last 20 years or so. I always knew she was part of our wider family, and I was shocked to hear that Penney had passed away, she was so young and should have been enjoying a long and happy retirement. I want to send my very sincere and heartfelt condolences to Penney's immediate and wider family during this very sad time. I hope you have been reminiscing about all the happy times you have had together. Arohanui, Margaret

Lorraine and Les Mutch

February 21, 2025

Rex, Brian and Christene
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your much loved Mum. Les worked with your Dad at the Prison and we remember spending time with them in the boat and crib in TeAnau. Memories are precious, and you will all have plenty to help you through this difficult time. As we now live in ChCh, we are unable to attend Penney's funeral, but will join you via livestream.

Jenny Taylor

February 20, 2025

I was so sorry to hear of Penney's sudden passing. I was only talking to her in pac n save last Wednesday and she filled me in on what was happening in her life... Life was good.
She was a person with such a big heart, and was always interested in people.
My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

Letitia McLaughlan

February 20, 2025

So sorry to hear of Penney's sudden death. She was a good friend. I wish her children my sincere sympathy as they adjust to life going forward.
God Bless

Tania Lock (nee Hall)

February 20, 2025

Penny was very passionate about her softball. Always there to help out with coaching. A wonderful lady. She will be sadly missed

Norman Dunckley

February 20, 2025

Brother n law to Penney, Thoughts & love from the Dunckley clan that Penney is once again with John. Sharing energy, humour, life skills & love, brought happiness & pleasure when in Penney's company. From the times of helping Jack & Katie always seemed to know what do and resolve any situation, to simply just being there. A daughter to Katie she never had, sharing their interests in crafts, cooking & how to navigate the "Dunckley mindset". On behalf of us all "present & past" Thank you, Love & respect.

Rex & Helen Powley

February 20, 2025

Rex, Brian, Christene & Richie
We were very sad to hear of our friend Penney's passing, we loved her honest and straight forward thoughts on everything. I will miss bumping into her at Pac n save where we had our catch ups. Rex, Brian and Christene you have now lost both your mum and dad but always remember your memories are your true treasure. We are sorry we will be unable to attend your service but our thoughts will be with you and your family.
Love always Rex & Helen Powley

Karen Telfer

February 20, 2025

we will miss you Penney especially on our upcoming Evergreens tournament

James Donaldson

February 19, 2025

Sorry for your sudden loss. Penney was a thoughtful, friendly and caring neighbour to my parents. As a fellow teacher easy to relate to. A real pillar of her family. My condoléances at this time dealing with the gap she will leave in your lives.

Gordon King

February 19, 2025

Penney was my cousin less than a year older than me and she would come out to visit us and her paternal grandparents in Hororata. Likewise would visit them in Christchurch. Penney was athletic and intelligent. She moved to Invercargill with her husband John and as I was living on Stewart Island for a couple of years I was able to visit her and meet her young children. She was always the friendly welcoming family member she had been as a kid. I will miss her and am sorry her children have lost both parents at a relatively young age within a few years.

Cheryl & Danae

February 19, 2025

Was so happy that Danae and I caught up with Penney recently. She was a passionate "Softballer" that was respected by many. Penney will be missed. Our heartfelt thoughts are with the family, rest well PK.

Julie McKissock

February 19, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Penney's passing, I met her through Southland Softball, she was quite the character and very passionate about the sport. Penney you wore your heart on your sleeve and I certainly enjoyed the banter between us, you will be missed in the Softball community. My thoughts are with your family during this sad time.

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