Anthony WHITAKER Obituary

WHITAKER,
Anthony James (AJ):
On March 16, 2023, as the result of an accident, aged 27 years. Beloved best mate and soulmate of Shannon, adored youngest son of Ray and Cecilia, little bro of Mike and Fran, Greg and Lucy, special uncle of Christopher, Madelyn, and baby Whitaker, loved son-in-law and brother-in-law of Tony and Tania, and Ethan, a special grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to many. A special thank you to the emergency services and hospital teams who cared for AJ. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late AJ Whitaker, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of AJ's life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, March 24, at 10.00am.

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Published by The Press on Mar. 22, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony WHITAKER

7 Entries

Shaz and David de Been

March 22, 2023

Rest well young man , we did not get the pleasure of meeting you ,but following dear Shannons stories and lovely happy, loving, fun filled photos on facebook of your lives together , truly told a story of love and friendship, you carried for each other ..sending our love to dear shannon and extended family shaz and david de Been (drysdale victoria )Australia

Sara

March 22, 2023

Whenever I met AJ, he was polite, happy and easy to get on with. While we didn´t know him well, I know the impact of his loss on Shannon and his family.

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Sara & Nigel moppett

The Silver girls

March 22, 2023

Sending you all our love and thoughts and prayers at this time. Your cheeky smile will be missed. You were like an older brother to Aloeet.

Leeanne & Tony de Vries Invercargill

March 22, 2023

To Ray, Ce and family & Shannon so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your beloved AJ, words fail- wishing you all strength at this devastating time take care much love Leeanne & Tony de Vries

Tracey Tabakovic

March 22, 2023

To my little mate Shannon, you know my heart aches for you, your pain is unimaginable. You and AJ had the best life together and you are blessed with so many wonderful memories. Thinking of you always and especially at this difficult time. Love always Tracey

Gordon Baker

March 22, 2023

Dear Ray and C and Mike and Greg,
So very sorry for your unimaginable loss.
I'll always remember we AJ our star halfback with a cheeky smile and his respectful way.
Our love and thoughts are with you.
Gordy & Jacquie

Dave & Susie King

March 22, 2023

Dear Ray, C and family, we can't begin to imagine what you are all going through with the tragic loss of AJ
Our thoughts and love are with you all, take care of each other in your grief, sending our love
Dave (Kingee), Susie and family xxx

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Funeral services provided by:

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 Burnside, Christchurch 8053