Alexander John "Lex" DORWARD

FUNERAL HOME

Academy Funeral Services Ltd

65 Main South Road

Christchurch, Canterbury

Alexander DORWARD Obituary

On March 11, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch; in his 96th year. Dearly loved husband of June, very much-loved father and father-in-law of Jacinta and Jim, Gerard and Kim, Wendy and Paul and the late Anthony. A much loved and cherished Pop and Grand Pop to his 12 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. A heartfelt thanks to the attentive and caring staff at Bupa Parklands. Messages to the Dorward family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated in Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, 106 Main South Road, on Monday, March 17, at 1.00pm.

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Published by The Press on Mar. 15, 2025.

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Bob Ayrey

March 18, 2025

Dear June and Family,
Thinking of you at this time. Sorry not to have been able to join with you for Lex's Requiem and farewell. Many fond memories of Lex and his help with the 'bees'.
Bob Ayrey

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Krysia Kubiak

March 16, 2025

June, our family send you our love and condolences. We remember Lex's kindness, caring, compassion and great sense of humour as a person and a friend to our dad. We also remember his commitment and service to God, and Our Lady of Victories Parish at Sockburn. Rest in Eternal Peace, Lex.

Gabrielle Gibson

March 15, 2025

Fond Memories of Lex June and Family Rest in peace Lex Gabrielle Gibson

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