Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

South Canterbury Funerals

38-40 Bank Street

Timaru, Canterbury

Derek HUGHES Obituary

HUGHES, Derek Escott:
On Friday, July 22, 2022, peacefully at home with family, aged 86. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, loved father of Jeffrey (deceased), Gavin, Jonathan (deceased) and Erika Olsen, Lynley and Andrew Garratt (Christchurch), Bronwyn and Ian Spencer (Pukekohe), cherished grandfather of Petra and Jason O'Bery (Christchurch), Joel and Mikayla Garratt (Christchurch). Loved brother of Robin Whittaker, and uncle to Craig Imlay, Julie Proctor and Wayne Imlay. A celebration of Derek's life will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, College Road, Timaru, on Thursday, July 28 at 1.30pm, thereafter private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Research Trust NZ would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to the Hughes family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

Published by The Press on Jul. 25, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Derek HUGHES

Not sure what to say?





7 Entries

Helen & Brian Kelliher

July 31, 2022

Were were so sorry to hear that our dear friend & great ex neighbour Derek passed away.
Our deepest sympathy to you Margaret & your family. We will be in touch with you when we return home.
Brian & Helen Kelliher

Debbie Gill

July 28, 2022

Dear all Derek's family and friends, I feel so privileged to have been a part of your lives for the past 20+ years, you have always welcomed me into your home and family. Bron and I have a strong friendship and i have loved being one of the many you know. I will always remember your smile Derek. I am not feeling well today so my massive apologies for not being able to be there. We will be praying for you at this time.

Much love to all, Debbie, Stu and Jacob Gill xo

Joss Jones

July 27, 2022

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy go to Margaret and her family. Derek was a real gentleman.

Derek and Charmian Hemming

July 25, 2022

We worked with Derek and Margaret when the Timaru Presbyterian church was formed. Derek was the editor of the Link magazine and produced high quality editions for the church community. A lovely man. Our condolences to Margaret and family.

john @ sue mcdonald

July 25, 2022

A very special man ,true gentleman and friend derek will be missed by so many . Rest in peace.

Jill &wally Bell

July 25, 2022

Fond memories of dear Derek especially at Point Lions

Neil and Isobel

July 25, 2022

Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were; they are now wherever we are

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results

Memorial Events
for Derek HUGHES

Jul

28

Celebration of Life

1:30 p.m.

Trinity Presbyterian Church

College Road, Timaru, Canterbury

Funeral services provided by:

South Canterbury Funerals

38-40 Bank Street, Timaru