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Wayne RISSMAN Obituary

RISSMAN, Wayne John:
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Nurse Maude Hospice, on Sunday, March 3, 2019, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Gail, and much loved father and father-in-law of Rebekah and Dave, Clinton and Carmen, Johanna and Stefan, and Marissa and Ron. Loved grandad of Jacob, Atama, Maggie, Ruby, Neve, Eilish, Autumn, Hattie, Josephine, and Ida, and great-grandfather to Aliyah, Tane and Mila. Much loved son of the late Norman and Edna Rissman, and cherished brother of Barry and Daph, David and Carol, Grant and Sue, Sandra and Stuart, Brent and Gill, and loved uncle and friend to many.
Proverbs 3 v 5&6
The Rissman family would sincerely like to thank the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice whose care and compassion has been greatly appreciated. In lieu of flowers donations to Nurse Maude Hospice can be made online to bit.ly/wjrissman0303 Messages to the Rissman family, c/-19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A service to celebrate Wayne's life will be held at South City C3 Church, 510 Colombo St, Sydenham, on Friday, March 8, at 12.00pm.

Published by The Press on Mar. 6, 2019.

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To you all our deepest sympathy.
Helen and Tim Rodgers

March 10, 2019

To Gail and family, my deepest sympathy for your loss of Wayne, thinking of you at this time.

Todd Mitchell

March 10, 2019

I will not forget the wonderful support given to the WRT3 and WRT2 groups when deployed during the earthquakes concerning Civil Defence. Such a strong figure to have walked with us during such a traumatic time and I was so appreciative of Wayne just showing a face. Rest in Peace Wayne and thank you.

Jeni Welsh

March 8, 2019

A mentor to many men, we've lost a great man, and heaven has gained a saint. I'll miss our in-depth conversations. Large in stature your heart was even larger for the lost.
Your legacy is that you impacted my life in such a positive way as I know you did for so many others. Until we meet again, farewell friend, mentor, mate. You blessed and are blessed.

Aaron Clark

March 8, 2019

Fond memories of Wayne,may he rest in peace from a fellow Zinga.

Wally Bell

March 8, 2019

Gail so sorry for your loss. I know you will take great comfort in the fact that Wayne is with his Lord and Saviour. Parted for a time but joined for all eternity. Our prayers are with you at this time. Margaret and Rhys Evans.

Margaret Evans

March 7, 2019

Deep sympathy in y, and much loveour sad loss (but heaven's gain)

Anne Hepburn

March 7, 2019

Thank you for your involvement in Civil Defence and Emergency Management in Canterbury over a long period. Also, I always enjoyed our chats about the Canterbury, Crusaders and AB's. I still smile when I recall your account of your 'battle'with big Jim Maniapoto of the Bay of Plenty Rugby team.

RIP Wayne

Rob Upton
Canterbury CDEM Controller 2004 - 2011

March 7, 2019

Deepest sympathy in your sad loss

Brian and Suzanne O'Keefe
Charles Upham Village Rangiora

Brian O'Keefe

March 7, 2019

Heaven is your home now thankyou Wayne for leaving such a legacy. You shone your light for Jesus. Blessings and comfort to the whole family till we reunite in heaven

Jonathan Rumens

March 6, 2019

Greatful for your wisdom and caring love and guidance in my life Wayne. So thankful to have you as my big brother and friend,you are home now with the beloved Saviour Jesus, no more pain forever. Love you Grant and Sue Rissman

Grant Rissman

March 6, 2019

How blessed I am to have someone in my life that makes saying goodbye so hard.......I love you. This will hurt for a long time.

Marissa Moore

March 6, 2019

Dear Uncle Wayne,
When I was 5 you were living with us in Christchurch,you were my hero!
You didn't need a cape you were 6 "4', wore a uniform , rode a motorbike ,played rugby for Canterbury and sang Tom Jones !! What little girl would fail to idolize you.
You were my Godfather and luckily for you I never needed to take you up on that.
You will be meeting up with Dad - he would have been waving that white flag so you could find him...
2Tim 4:7-8 ...Both my beautiful heroes now have crowns.

Sarah Rissman- Johnston

March 6, 2019

Condolences to the family Charles and Carol D'Ath (Ecan)

March 6, 2019

One of the most godly men I know. Looking forward to seeing you again in heaven Wayne. With much love from the Kan family

Tony Kan

March 6, 2019

Love you Dad. It's an honour to be your son.

Clinton Wayne Francis Rissmann

March 6, 2019

Christine Drummond

March 6, 2019

Condolences to the Rissman family for there loss of Wayne. Christine Drummond

March 6, 2019

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