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Desmond Percival "Des" BUCKNER
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Desmond BUCKNER Obituary
Promoted to Glory
Peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on October 26, 2025. Dearly loved husband of Cherie (nee Goodall of Riwaka) and loving father of Shane, Glen, Aaron and Vanessa McGrath, and adopted father of Vicky Rendell-Goodhew. Loved father-in-law of Sarah Wylie, Sheryl, Kirsten, Blair and Murray. Adored Grandad to Sam and Toby; Joel and Ella; Connor and Eli; Liam and Lachlan; Gareth and Adrian. Loved brother of Bruce and beloved member of the Goodall family. As a committed Salvation Army Officer, he has given lifelong service to God and the community. He was a highly regarded Rotarian for 57 years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online only, to the Christchurch City Salvation Army Corps towards further youth work, https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/corps/christchurch-city-corps/. A service to celebrate Des' life will be held in the Christchurch City Corps Citadel, corner of Colombo and Salisbury Streets, on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.
Those unable to attend, the livestream may be viewed via the John Rhind Website upcoming funerals page https://johnrhind.co.nz/funeral-notice/buckner-73728/.
Memories and Condolences
for Desmond BUCKNER
6 Entries
Steve & Kerry Piper
Yesterday
Cherie & Family, sending our deepest sympathy to you all. Des was such a gentlemen and a good friend to us from our days at the Golf Club. Thinking of you at this sad time xx
Regards Kerry & Steve Piper
Lesley Reid (nee Goodall)
Yesterday
Thinking of you at the sad time Cherie.
Jane & Gary Blair
Yesterday
Des was a highly respected member of the Salvation Army and a Rotary friend.
Cherie and family, please accept our deepest sympathy , his life has gone but
he will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace !
Rex Morris
Yesterday
Des was President of his Rotary Club when I was his Governor. He lead a good team. Thanks for your service. Unbeknown at the time but we both worked together in the aftermath of the Wahine disaster. Rest in peace. Rex Morris
Lee
Yesterday
Hello Cherie and Family . So sorry For The Loss of Des. My Sympathy To you. Regards Lee Ashby. Worked At Resthaven.
John Ruske
Yesterday
Thank you for being a friend Des.
I have enjoyed your company over the years with Rotary.
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