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David Hilliard BELL

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

David BELL Obituary

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Judy, father and father-in-law of Andrew and Krista, Philippa and Julian, and Katy. Beloved Grandpa of Oscar, Max, John, Elizabeth, Mary, Alexandra, and George. Adored grandhuman of Albert and Ernest. Many thanks to the lovely staff of Elmswood Care Centre for their kind and compassionate care of David. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late David Bell, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. After more than 50 years at the University of Canterbury. In lieu of flowers, donations to RockSoc would be appreciated and may be made online at 12-3134-0113338-00, please use reference DHB. A private cremation has been held. The memorial service to celebrate David's life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, February 13, at 10:00am. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in David's obituary.


Published by The Press on Jan. 17, 2026.

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