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Brett Martin Edward EVANS

Brett EVANS Obituary

Aged 38, tragically passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, while living his best life, he was caught in an avalanche in the Arrowsmith Mountain Range, Canterbury. He was the dearly loved husband and best friend of Renee, and a proud father to Gus and Rex. He was the beloved son of Martin and Ann, an incredible brother and brother-in-law to Claire and Hamish Wilson, Nicola and Tim Valentine. He was the biggest hero and uncle to Harry, Tommy, William, George, Jackson, and Gracie. Brett was also a cherished son-in-law of Pat and Julie Farnham (Canberra), admired brother-in-law of Matt, as well as an uncle to Aaron and Ava (Canberra).

He was "one of a kind and a bloody legend to everyone who knew him."

A service to celebrate his life will be held at The Staveley, 12 Burgess Road, Staveley, on Tuesday, October 1, from 3-5.30pm. Family and friends are all welcome. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations to airrescue.co.nz would be much appreciated.
Published by The Press on Sep. 28, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
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19 Entries

Sheryl Bremner

October 11, 2024

So sorry for your loss Ann, Martin and families. Love Sheryl (Hill) Bremner

Debra and Trevor Hippisley

October 1, 2024

Dear Renee, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this saddest of times.
Memories of love and friendship are treasures to carry with you always.
Our heartfelt condolences.
Debra and Trevor (Canberra)

Simon Hewitt

October 1, 2024

A very special man to so many . One of a kind. Infectious smile and energy. You are going to leave a big hole Bretto

Alan Braddock

October 1, 2024

Hey, Brett and Renée, from the first year you took over Black Diamond Safaris from Simon and Heather Dent, to now; so many trips to Mt Olympus and Craigieburn; so many small kindnesses and favours; such boundless generosity and unfailing good humour. Thank you both for being such good friends.
Brett's been helping me with my pack these days but without ever making me feel like the old codger I've become! Thanks Brett, it's been a pleasure being with you,

"The Mountains have called . . .
And I must go."

Sadly, too soon, too soon.

Al & Owen Braddock, Dinah Jones

Mark Andrews

October 1, 2024

Many great yarns and times at Bedes and beyond Brett. You truly were one of a kind mate.
Rest easy my friend, you will be missed.

Mary Vanzella

October 1, 2024

Renee,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. From knowing you through primary and high school in Canberra to meeting and skiing with you and Brett at Mt Olympus. Treasure your memories.
Mary and Denis Vanzella

AC-DC

October 1, 2024

Bretto
It was with you I had my first experience of Mt Olympus, needless to say it was an eye opener! Not just Mt O, but your hardcore personality got me hooked on the clubbies. In the years that followed when I was working at Mt O, I always got excited when your voice came over the radio. "Today's gonna be a great day if Bretto's here"
You were the most entertaining personality I've come across in the snow world, a true man of the mountains. Now forever in the mountains and our hearts.

Melanie Angland

October 1, 2024

A life taken far too early, our deepest sympathies to you all. Sending our love at this incredibly difficult time.
From the Angland family.

Naoko Namba

October 1, 2024

Brett, your guiding made me feel like Mt. Olympus is my second hometown. The times you took us to the ridge to see the magnificent view are irreplaceable memories.

Renee, even though I am away, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Josh McGettigan

September 30, 2024

Brett was an absolute legend with an epic sense of humour and an infectious energy. I was in the same year as him at St Bede's and my family's home was in Methven, so I used to see him round from time to time when he was living there too. I was always stoked to see him and admired how he lived his life - such a real, down-to-earth character. He was taken way too young, but has left such a positive impact on so many lives. Rest easy brother.

Pete

September 30, 2024

Thoughts with the family. Tough one to take for you all. Great character in many many ways and his charisma
and style will be well remembered. Pete, Susi and Frida

Derek Parsons

September 30, 2024

Bretto, you'll be sorely missed be me and all the others whose lives you've brightened up at Mt Olympus with your cheeky grin and great sense of humour. Absolutely gutted you've gone but thanks for the great memories we'll always treasure.

Karen Treloar

September 30, 2024

To Martin and Family
My thoughts & sympathy to you and the rest of Brett's family. I was one of the lucky ones to meet Brett earlier this year on the Hollyford. An amazing young man with a zest for life, his family and the outdoors. Taken too soon.

Marie Eustace

September 29, 2024

Ann ,Martin ,Claire, Nicola and Families
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time
Marie Kelvin Scott and Ryan Eustace

Chris, Casey, Hollie and Jake Cantwell

September 29, 2024

To Ann, Martin and family,
We were saddened to read of Brett's sudden passing.
Remembering early school days with Brett and our son, Jake.
Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

Guy, Sue and Steph

September 29, 2024

Sending all our love from the Keoghs xx

Sandra &Trevor Hesford

September 28, 2024

To all Brett &Renee's family,
We were so shocked &saddened to learn of Brett's tragic passing.
Our thoughts are with you all but especially his dear wife, Renee -our daughter Sarah's friend from school days - and his dear little boys, Gus and Rex .
Our sincere sympathy to you all.
Trevor&Sandra Hesford from Canberra days now in Sydney.

Andrew and Linda Morgan

September 28, 2024

Our sincere condolences are sent out to Brett's parents, Martin and Ann, and, all Brett's family, at this very sad time.
Friends from long ago, when our boys were young. Andrew and Linda Morgan

Grimshaw

September 28, 2024

To Brett´s Whanau
Your beautiful Obituary says it all
Brett was truly a great guy
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you
Much aroha
Tony and Brigit Grimshaw

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Memorial Events
for Brett EVANS

Oct

1

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Staveley

12 Burgess Road, Staveley, Canterbury