David PUNSELIE Obituary

In his 73rd year. It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news that David passed away on May 13, 2025, whilst on holiday with his wife in Kazakhstan. Dearly beloved husband, soul mate and fellow adventurer of Jenny Ridgen. Loved son of Margaret and the late Tony, son-in-law of Helen Ridgen, brother and brother-in-law of Michael and Gail Punselie, Elizabeth and Bruce Collins, Jeanette Punselie-Ellis and Russell Lilley, Eddie (late) and Cheryl Ridgen, Beth and Allan Simpson, Katy and John Parish, John Ridgen and Bernice Mangnell. Father of Laura and Anna, loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A private cremation will be held when David is repatriated back to New Zealand and a memorial get together will be held to remember David at a date to be advised.
Messages to 'The family of the late David Punselie' PO Box 851, Nelson 7040.

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Published by The Press from May 21 to May 24, 2025.

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Laurie McCallum

June 20, 2025

A great friend and work colleague. It's a few decades now since we were at the North Canterbury Catchment Board while at the City, David's head would always pop up when you walked in. Sincere condolences.

Clare Piper

May 23, 2025

A man of few but very profound words, fountain of all knowledge and historical background of the Chch District Plan, and a look that would tell you exactly what he thought without actually saying it. David was an amazing person to learn from when I first started in the District Plan Team at Christchurch City Council. So very professional in his approach and stickler to process - which we planners loved. My thoughts are with you Jenny and the wider whanau.

External rest grant unto him O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen

Arohanui. Clare Piper (nee Sargeant)

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