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Berend TABAK Obituary
Berend Hindrik (Ben):
On April 21, 2017 suddenly at his home in Christchurch. Aged 71 years. Dearly loved and special husband of Helen, much loved father and father-in-law of Genessa and Stephen, Rochelle, Jaron and Leigh, loved Grandad Ben of Jordan, Oliver, Madison, Amelia, and Samuel. In lieu of flowers donations to
St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A celebration of Ben's life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel entry from London or Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Friday, April 28, at 10.00am.
Memories and Condolences
for Berend TABAK
13 Entries
April 28, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the Tabak Family
Engbert & Yvette Hofenk
Green Watch NZFS Retired 1998
Bud Chapman
April 27, 2017
Ben was a gentleman and a pleasure to know. My condolences to you all. Taken far to soon. :(
James Heath
April 27, 2017
So sad to hear this news.What a champion bloke Ben was!It's been a priviledge to know him .Our prayers go out to Helen and Family at your great loss.
Jim and Ida Heath Ashburton
Dawn Kelly
April 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Ben was very special to my father Allan Kelly and admired by us all. Thinking of you during this hard time.
From the Kelly family.
Sam Sinclair
April 27, 2017
An incredibly talented and much respected colleague. deeply saddened to hear of his passing
Sam Sinclair
Ex: Blue Watch
Kelly & Oliver Ting
April 26, 2017
Sending love and condolences to the Tabak family. Ben's heroism saved my husband's live during the Christchurch quakes, and we will be forever grateful for everything he did that day. A true hero. May he rest in peace.
April 25, 2017
An absolute privilege to have known you Ben.
If you couldn't fix it no one could.
A true gentleman that was well respected and liked by everyone.
My thoughts are with the Tabak family.
He will not be forgotten.
Nick Downs
Fire fighter
Blue Watch
Greg Bell
April 25, 2017
RIP Brother. Ben you will be missed by all your Blue Watch brothers and the rest of your fire family.
Greg Bell
April 25, 2017
A true gentleman and a huge loss. Condolences from the Bell family
Keith Ross
April 24, 2017
To Helen and your family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your sad loss.I have fond memories of working with Ben at the Sydenham and Spreydon fire stations. He was a good mate to work with and will be missed by all.
Kind Regards
Keith Ross
Ex Christchurch Fire Service
Cliff Guthrie
April 24, 2017
Saddened to hear of Ben's death. He was an all round good bloke who was a pleasure to work with, in addition to being a superb craftsman. My deepest sympathy to the Tabak family.
Michelle & Kevan Bishop
April 24, 2017
So sad to hear of your passing Ben,we only had the pleasure of knowing you for a short time through Jordan and shayvelle,in that time we seen what an amazing grandad you were and how much your values and morals ment to you,you will be sadly missed Ben RIP,love and sympathy to your family.
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