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Bishop Brian Ruane CARRELL

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Bishop CARRELL Obituary

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Burwood Hospital. Dearly loved husband of May, father and father-in-law of Peter and Teresa, Martin and Greta, Benjamin and Lynda, Anne-Marie and Brent, and Amanda. Loved grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 10. Brother and brother-in-law of Robin and Susan, Anthony (deceased) and Chris, and Terry and Sue.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7)

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Brian Carrell, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Brian's life of 92 years, will be held at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, on Monday, September 8, at 10.30am, family burial to follow. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Brian's obituary.


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Published by The Press on Sep. 3, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Rev'd Hm Graham-Michoel OSBC

5 hours ago

I remember +Brian very well, as a kind and caring Bishop in the Wellington Diocese.

Neville Strong

Yesterday

Thanks for your service to All Saints, Palmerston North.
From parishioner.

Kevin Gwynne

Yesterday

To Peter, Teresa, & family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. I had the privilege of knowing your Dad, well before yourselves, when he was General Secretary of CMS, and I was the National CMS Youth President for some of that time. I always held Brian in high regard and respect. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kind regards. Kevin & Sheryll Gwynne.

Diane CODYRE Trentham

Yesterday

May, God bless you at this time of Brian´s passing to be with his Lord.
I know that it is wonderful to know where our loved ones are

Susan Swan (née Green)

September 3, 2025

So very sad to read of Brian´s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

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