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Deborah RITCHIE Obituary
Deborah Louise (Debbie):
On Thursday, March 8, 2018, Debbie passed away after a brave battle with bowel cancer, aged 60 years. Loving wife of Chris for over 40 years, supportive, caring, and cheerful mother of Nick, Greg, and Karla, and their families. Treasured nana of Abbie, Caleb, and Jacob; Emily, Flyn; Ella, Harry, and Connor. Special thanks to the Oncology Team at Christchurch Hospital, and Nurse Maude Palliative Care Unit. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Debbie Ritchie, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545, or leave a message in the Press Obituaries Guestbook. Donations in memory of Debbie, to Cancer Society Research, would be appreciated and may be made at the service. The Funeral Service for Debbie will be held in St Gregory's Catholic Church, 26 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale, on Tuesday, March 13, at 11.30am (please arrive by 11.00am). Private cremation thereafter. At Debbie's request no black or dark colours to be worn.
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for Deborah RITCHIE
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Alex
November 21, 2024
Alex
November 21, 2024
Debbie, my heart is broken when I found this message. I deeply regret not visiting you after I left night n´day food store. But every thing is too late for me. I still remember the day you hugged me in the store and you like my mum to understand me! I´m crying, I missed you so much! Alex
Jo-Anne Ireland
March 15, 2018
Debbie, a beautiful person, friend for life, an earth angel that left impressions on us that will stay with us forever. xx
Jacqui & Dave Wyse
March 12, 2018
Debbie - you made the world a better place just by being in it. You will be sadly missed.
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Diane Findlay
March 11, 2018
Dear Debbie, your spirit will forever shine in the hearts of everyone who had the honour to know you.
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