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E. Peter ROWE

E. ROWE Obituary

On August 8, 2025 Peter died peacefully in his sleep, aged 94. Dearly loved husband of Adrienne, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jo and Phil, Phil and Colinda, Steve and Jill; proud grandfather of Nic and Jess, Richard and Megan, Ollie and Gina; Malo; Tom and Katie, Clara and Andrew, Imogen and Regan; loved great-grandad of Hunter, Max, Tito, Kaukauwhai, Theia, Quinn and Margaret.

A life well lived, full of family, music and people.

The Funeral to celebrate Peter's life will be held in The Village Church, 365a Ilam Road Bryndwr, Christchurch, on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11.00am. Messages to Peter's family may be made c/o PO Box 31300, Christchurch 8444.


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Published by The Press on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Elizabeth Braggins

Yesterday

My deepest sympathies. Mr Rowe was a wonderful teacher at Burnside High School. I was there the year we put on Westside Story and playing the part of Anita was such a learning curve. My main memory of him was his adaptability and creativity. RIP and love from Liz

Celia Stewart

August 14, 2025

At the Christchurch School of Music we are very sad to read of Peter´s passing. He was a dynamic conductor, teacher and mentor to so many of us as we progressed through the orchestras in our early careers. There are so many special memories.

Joanna Giles (nee Jo Lindsay)

August 13, 2025

I am so, so very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful music teacher & HOD. Wonderful smile & twinkly eyes and always introduced wonderful classical music to sing that I'd never experienced before. I learnt so much.
Always so approachable & friendly, when I ran into him at events, even decades after I finished High School.
I'm so glad I got to be at Burnside High School studying music when he was HOD. He made it a wonderful place to be with so many happy memories. Thank you Peter/Mr Rowe

Chris Petch, on behalf of Burnside High School

August 13, 2025

Deepest condolences from the staff and students of Burnside High School School on the loss of Peter, especially from the Music Department. We will continue to recognise, and now immortalise, Peter´s outstanding contribution to our school by awarding The Peter Rowe Cup annually to our top performing musician as they leave Year 13.

Andrea Hyde (Stenhouse)

August 13, 2025

So sad to read this. Was a great inspiration at Burnside in my time there. Lovely lovely man. My thoughts are with you all.

Marijke van Leuven

August 13, 2025

Sincerest condolences to you all. How many happy memories of social and musical gatherings....... Much love, Marijke - from an extremely hot Verona

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