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Brian HOLBROOK
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Brian HOLBROOK

Brian Leslie HOLBROOK

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Brian HOLBROOK Obituary

Passed away on September 28, 2023, with loving family by his side, at Nurse Maude Hospice, in his 74th year. Treasured husband, best friend, and soul-partner of Ange, for 55 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Steven and Kylie, Kristie and Phil Hudson, treasured grandfather of his 7 grandchildren and their partners, very much-loved great-grandfather, treasured brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and loyal friend to many. At peace and free of pain after a long battle with cancer. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Brian Holbrook c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made at the service, or online at nursemaude.org.nz. A Celebration of Brian's life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on October 7, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter. Alternatively, to watch a livestream of the service go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Brian's obituary. "Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not"


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Published by The Press on Sep. 30, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
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Mary Butke

October 12, 2023

So sorry to have just read of you Dad passing Steve and Kylie
Please accept our deepest sympathy and we are thinking of you and your mum
Mary Burke and Bob

Neil and Helen Kain

October 7, 2023

So sorry to hear of Brian´s passing, our condolences, Ange and family, we are thinking of you. May the many memories of your long and fruitful life´s together help sustain you through these difficult times.

Margaret Grant - Westport

October 6, 2023

To Ange and family. Our caring thoughts are with you all. Sad to farewell a great person. We will be thinking of you all as you farewell Brian tomorrow. Our hearts go to all the extended families. Rest in peace Brian. From Margaret and Denis Grant

Sharyn & Glenn Hood

October 6, 2023

RIP Brian. Our thoughts are with Ange & all the family & Gary, Alan & Kevin. Will be sadly missed by many

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Deb

October 3, 2023

Thank you for the memories xxx

Lynne Simpson

October 2, 2023

To the Holbrook family and our dear friend Kevin, you have been part of our lives and our history for 40 years plus. We are thinking of you all at this sad time. Lynne, Ralph, Jaimee and Stacey.

Tim and Jill Robinson

October 2, 2023

Afternoon tea in your backyard Aranui rd. Mapua in the middle of covid is a favorite memory for Jill &I. Regards Tim & Jill Robinson.

JOHN KEATLEY

September 30, 2023

TO ANGE, STEVEN,KRISTIE AND YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL FOR THE SAD LOSS OF A GENUINE GREAT FRIEND.
BARBARA AND JOHN KEATLEY

Swantje Fitzgerald

September 30, 2023

To Ange and family
Our thoughts are with you at this time Brian was a very kind soul and I have no doubt will be dearly missed.
RIP Brian
Swantje and Rodger Fitzgerald

Roger Cole

September 30, 2023

Sincere sympathy to Ange and family

Roger Cole

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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