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Christopher STOKES Obituary

STOKES,
Christopher Francis:
On May 29, 2018, in his home town of Christchurch, beloved husband of Jenny, much loved father of Connor, Finn, and Bridie, treasured brother of Eileen, Gerard, and Stephanie. A best mate to his nephews and nieces and their children. Loved and respected by friends and colleagues alike. Rest in peace.
"The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind."
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Christopher Stokes, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Victim Support would be appreciated and may be made at the Mass. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Nazareth Chapel, 220 Brougham Street, on Tuesday, June 5, at 1.00pm. Private cremation thereafter. Please note that only limited parking is available on site.

Published by The Press from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2018.

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Annemarie Drodskie

June 13, 2018

So sorry to hear about your loss. You're in my prayers for comfort and strength. Much love.

Debbie Glen

June 11, 2018

So sorry to hear of you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Jenny.

Graeme & Sue Wallace

June 7, 2018

So very sad
Thoughts to you Jenny & family .
Will always remember your help &care for my Mother at Ashwood Park .
Plus it was a privilege to be your neighbours in the Vineyards in Marlborough ...lots of fun and enjoyment .....special memories !

Raewyn Bishop

June 5, 2018

To Jenny, Connor, Finn & Bridie & Family,
sorry to hear about the sad passing of Chris, thinking of you all at this time.
I remembered Chris from Ashwood Park Retirement Village in Blenheim years ago

June 5, 2018

Dear Jenny, Connor, Finn and Birdie, Thinking of you at this sad time, with the recent loss of Chris he will be missed by all. - Anne Marie Jordan

June 5, 2018

Dear Jenny, Connor, Finn and Bride, ... thinking of you all at this sad time with your recent loss, Chris will be missed by all....Anne Marie Jordan

June 5, 2018

Thinking of you all at such a sad time, especially today as you lay Chris to rest. Steve Harvey and Lynley Neutze

Warren Hawke

June 5, 2018

Thank you for your support of the Duke Festival of Surfing, Chris. We are thinking of your family at this sad time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Esther Perriam

June 5, 2018

From the team at Eldernet we send your our heartfelt condolences. Chris offered so much to our sector and will be sorely missed. We send our love and support to Jenny and the family.

Neroli Nolan

June 5, 2018

So sad to hear of your loss. I have very fond memories of working with Chris - he was a great guy and always lots of fun. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Adams

June 4, 2018

Dear Jenny, Connor, Finn and Bridie. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Treasure all your wonderful memories.
Karen
Matron Flower's House, Christ's College

June 4, 2018

thinking of you all at this sad time
sincere condolences
David Smith.London UK.

Mark Baylis

June 4, 2018

chris you have touched so many peoples life in your time with us my thoughts are with Jenny and family Mark Baylis

June 4, 2018

Sheryl and mike Percy and family

June 4, 2018

Dear Jenny and family
Thinking of you all at this sad time
Sending love and hugs
Sheryl and Percy and family xxx

Paddy O'Connell

June 3, 2018

Have memories from primary school of kicking rubbish tins into Dudley Creek,and getting into trouble with the Nuns.
You will be sadly missed.

June 3, 2018

Condolences to Jenny and family, our thoughts are with you. Beverley, Brent and James

June 3, 2018

Words cannot express our sadness on hearing of Chris's passing. Love to you all at this difficult time. Korako whanau x

Ian Hurst

June 3, 2018

Condolences Jenny and family.
Gloria and I are out of the country at present, but our deepest thoughts are with you all.
Chris will be fondly remembered as a positive contributor to the Aged Care sector, and it was a pleasure to have known him, and to have been associated with you both.
Ian and Gloria Hurst

Juliane Brand

June 2, 2018

My thoughts are with Jenny and the family.
May you find peace and comfort in the memories left behind and may the Lord be with you every step you make for the years to come.

Carl Henderson

June 2, 2018

Thinking of you and the family.
Lots of love xxx

Janet Hurst

June 2, 2018

Dearest Jenny and family, I am so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. Have many good memories of you both at Aria Park. Be strong Jenny and sending hugs to you xx

Paul Williams

June 2, 2018

My sincere condolences to Jenny and family, very sad to hear, too young , Chris was always smiling & cheerful, a respected Police colleague, Rest In Peace best wishes.

Terry and Louis Geraets

June 2, 2018

Our deepest sympathy Jenny, Connor, Finn and Bridie for the loss of your loving husband and father. He will be greatly missed by many, our hearts go out to you at this very sad time.

Jan Baylis

June 1, 2018

Deepest Sympathy in the sad Loss of Chris. Our thoughts are with all the family. Baylis Family

June 1, 2018

To Jenny and family my thoughts are with you at this time, we worked together in Christchurch CIB, David Quested, retired D/S

Jon Amesbury

June 1, 2018

Thinking of Jenny, and all the children at this awful time. You are all surrounded by so many people who love and care for you all.

Gillian Robinson

June 1, 2018

To Jenny and Family. Our thoughts are with you all. Chris will be missed from the aged care sector. Deepest sympathy from Gillian and the team at HCSL.

Tracey Hood (Scully)

June 1, 2018

So sad to hear of Chris's passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Blue Caldwell

June 1, 2018

Sorry to hear of Chris's passing. Worked with him in ChCh and enjoyed his company and humour.

Helen Watkin

June 1, 2018

Dear Jenny and family,
I send my sympathy to you all, what a shock. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Chris has left a wonderful legacy behind with his family. I wish you strength and lots of hugs and love to come your way, remember him well.
Kind regards Helen Watkin (Ex Aria Bay)

June 1, 2018

To Jenny & Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all both now and in the days ahead. Fond memories of working with Chris in Christchurch.

Mark & Maree Callaghan
Invercargill

Rod & Pippa McCallum

June 1, 2018

I can never thank you enough for the support you gave me at Aria. Working for you was always a pleasure. The highlight for us was taking you on our yacht in the Greek Islands - a fun filled time with you both. So sad to hear this news. With very much love from Rod & Pippa (currently in Ireland) xxxx

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