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Christopher DENCH Obituary

DENCH,
Christopher Ronald (Chris):
On May 31, 2021, the result of a tragic accident, in his 64th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Marian, much loved dad and father-in-law of Lee, Nick and Jody, Ryan and Rebecca, loved Poppa of Eddie, Maggie, Patrick; Arlo, and Jai. Loved 'bro' of Lyn and the late Murray (Mog) Brown, loved brother-in-law of Lorna, loved son of the late Ron and Valda Dench, and much loved uncle and great-uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
"Taken too soon."
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Chris Dench, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to farewell Chris will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, Tomorrow (Friday), at 2.30pm. Private cremation thereafter.

Published by The Press from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher DENCH

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36 Entries

Bill Davison

June 6, 2021

To Marion and Family
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. We have fond memories of Chris from his time spent transporting and liberating the pigeons from the North Canterbury Pigeon Club. Many a joke and funny story were to be had on Friday nights.
Bill and Sandy Davison

Valmai Mc Queen

June 5, 2021

Meow Meow
So sad today to hear about Chris. You were our lovely newly married neighbours in Belfast. Many great memories of you Chris and dog Jodie.
Stay Strong
Deepest Sympathy.
With Love.
Valmai , Scott, Todd, and Randall Nc Queen

Lorraine Richardson

June 4, 2021

Dear Marion and family, words are hard to find to say how sad I am for you. Nga mihi nui, Lorraine Richardson.

Chad

June 4, 2021

Condolences to Family and Friends.
Thoughts are with you at this tragic lost of a great man.

Chad

Jacqui,john Carter

June 3, 2021

Sending our love

June 3, 2021

So very sorry to hear of Chris's tragic accident. I have many very fond memories of working with him back in the good old Ashley Meats days, sympathies to all the family.
Regards,
Terry Kreft

June 3, 2021

Marian and your family. I am thinking of you at this sad time. So much sympathy.
Love Heather Corkill

Brenda Sawyers

June 3, 2021

My thoughts are with you all a great gentleman with an awesome sense of humor.

June 3, 2021

Chris was always a welcome visitor to us and although he always professional he established friendships with our staff. His kind nature and smile will be missed. Our thoughts are with family and friends.
Wadsco Trucks, Blenheim

June 3, 2021

Marian, we are so deeply sorry for your devastating loss. Thinking of you all xx
Julie & Adam Garing.

Tina Barriball

June 3, 2021

Marian and family, our sincerest thoughts are with you all at this tragic time. May you find some comfort in your wonderful memories. Tina and Mark Barriball

June 3, 2021

To Marian and family,
We were very saddened to hear of your loss, thoughts and love to you all.
Kind regards
Megan, Tim and Brianna Morris (Ex KBS)

June 3, 2021

Marian. Lee, Nick, Ryan and family we were really sadden to hear of the sudden tragic loss of Chris. He was a true gentleman, whose smile and laughter could fill a room. I'm sure he will live on in the legacy of the boys. Our sincerest condolences.
Doug and Sue McKay

John Humm

June 2, 2021

So sad to hear my old neighbor has gone. Rest in peace Denchy. Hummy

Sean Adamson

June 2, 2021

To Marian and family, My deepest sympathy to you all on the tragic loss of Chris. A great Kaiapoi man who will be sadly missed

Ross Jolly

June 2, 2021

To Marian,Lee,Nick,Ryan, our thoughts are with you all, at this sad time, Our memories of the early years we ha will stay with us. Love Ross, Joy, Cole Nathan Melissa Jolly.

Gary&Wendy Dixon

June 2, 2021

Marian and the boys our thoughts are with you at this time of grieving not easy loosing such a gifted man. Wendy and I had so many brillant times with Chris hand on heart will never be forgotton

Wendy & Hunble xxx

June 2, 2021

So sorry to hear of Chris's tragic accident and please accept our deepest sympathy to you all.

Linda & David Dawson & Family.

Steve Whitehead

June 2, 2021

To Marion and family so sorry for your sad loss Chris was a ray of sunshine always smiling always laughing a real pleasure to be around RIP Chris
Steve CDG

Henry & Donna Kersten

June 2, 2021

Deepest sympathy on the tragic loss of Denchy. He was a regular at our motel in Picton where we had a lot of laughs & chats. A real character who will be sorely missed.

June 2, 2021

Thinking of you and your family Marian at this really sad time. RIP Chris

Chelsea Holland

June 2, 2021

What an amazing man, kind, funny and just a lovley person. My deepest condolences to your family at this tragic time. Thanks for always bringing your smile and laughs at work. Fly free Chris xx gone too soon xx Chels Holland

June 2, 2021

Dear Marian Lee Nick Ryan, and family.
Our sincere sympathy to you all. Chris is and always will be one of the best persons you could ever wish to meet. We are blessed to have those special memories, OOO
Stu & Jilly

Helen & Graeme Kennedy & family

June 2, 2021

So sorry to hear about the terrible accident and please accept our deepest sympathy to you all. Take care.

June 2, 2021

To Marion and family ,my condolanece to you all .He was a great workmate and had plenty of Laughs in my time here at CDG .Anne Downie

Jonathan Reddiford

June 2, 2021

Marion and Family, such a tragic event, a truly great and generous man.

Adrian&Anne-maree Ryan

June 2, 2021

To Marion and Family. Deepest condolences for your tragic loss of our workmate Chris. Farewell my friend. RIP.

Ken Pamment

June 2, 2021

To Marian,Lee, Nick, Ryan & Families.
Please accept our deepest sympathy with
the tragic loss of a very Special person
in your lives.Keep strong and treasure the
memories.We know and understand the pain
you are experiencing at this time.
Life is not forever Love is.
Ken Pamment & Family.

Alison Hibbs

June 2, 2021

So sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of u all. xxxx

Colleen Bailey

June 2, 2021

Marion & Family - Deepest Sympathy on the tragic passing of Chris. Thinking of you at this very sad time.

Pauline Lynskey

June 2, 2021

To Marian Lee Nick Ryan and families,our thoughts are with you all at this very sad and difficult time.
A good man taken far too soon, take care and treasure all those wonderful family memories you will all have.
Ian and Pauline Lynskey.

Leeane Anderson

June 2, 2021

Very sad news. Our thoughts are with you all during this time.
Leeane and Robin

June 2, 2021

To Marian and Family
My condolences to you all at this sad time.
Regards
Jenny Bisset

Sari Fisk

June 2, 2021

Our thoughts are with you and your family Marian at the very sad time. Sari, Karl Jacob & Amy Fisk

Dianne Pengelly

June 2, 2021

My thoughts and love are with you all. Many happy memories of Ashley Meats days . R.I.P and love Chris. xxx

June 2, 2021

DENCH,
Chris (Bro, Uncle Chris):
Most dearly loved brother and mate of Lyn and the late Murray (Mog). Special uncle of Warren and Nic, Tbone and Leigh, Kerry and Boyd and their families.

Our precious memories of the all good times we have had will be treasured forever.

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92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora

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