M773110 Cpt, NZ Army -
On October 28, 2026, at Montecillo Veterans Home and Hospital; aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Jocey for almost 50 years, loving father and father-in-law of Aden and Natalie, Garrand, Rebecca and Courtney, and the late Rachael. Cherished Grandad of Lara; Rosaleigh, and Darcie, loved son of the late Leo and Elma, loved brother and brother-in-law of Barry and Maureen, Carolyn and John, Royden and Lee, Annis and Peter, wonderful uncle of his many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
- A service to celebrate Chris' life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 11:00am, on Tuesday, November 3, followed by burial at Andersons Bay Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Hate Hone St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
Messages to 12 Peel Street, Allanton, 9092, or, on Chris' page below.
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To Chris & Jocey’s family, always remember Chris working in the BNZ bank in Lawrence and waiting on a Friday evening for him to finish work, load into his Humber or Hilman car, later the VW and head down to Labes’s flat for a few beers. He was a city boy in the country and a heck of a lot of fun. We had a lot of good times with Chris & Jocey through the 1970,s in the “Jaycee’s”. Many social times. With Jocey now, rest in peace.
My condolences to Chris and Jocey's family I am a cousin of Jocey. My late husband and I had some great times with both Jocey and Chris especially when they were newly married. I recall one particular time when we unexpectedly met on the Cook Strait ferry. Our car broke down just out of Blenheim and Chris helped organise its recovery and brought us home to Christchurch. It was a fun trip with them. My thoughts are with you.
So sad to hear of Chris passing. Socialised with him over the years, and he always had a ready smile and a hearty laugh. My thoughts are with his family.
To the family of Chris and Jocey. We remember the fun times we had together back in the 1970’s. Rest peacefully Chris. Kindest regards from Kelly and Jane Fahey.
Sad to hear of Chris's passing. I knew Chris well through our time together in 31 (B) Battery RNZA. He gave me some valuable guidance in my early years, both in the Army and in life. He was a good man and will be missed. Ubique.
I knew Chris many years ago in the 1980’s when I was serving as a member of 31(B) Bty. I remember Chris as a considerate, thoughtful and supportive senior NCO. His attention to detail in the command post, guidance and leadership ensured successful and enjoyable annual camps at Tekapo. Gunners will always be ‘Ubique’....