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Johannes KOLFF Obituary

Also known as Kris, Krishnaraj, Jan and John died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 17, 2023 aged 81, surrounded by much love and compassion. Beloved husband of Yarra Amoroso and father of Mark and Mariana Bindia Kolff. A celebration of his life will be held at the Riverside Community Hall, Lower Moutere, on Monday, August 21 at 10.30am, immediately followed by his burial at the Motueka Cemetery. In Kris's words 'What a Party!' See you there.
Published by The Press on Aug. 19, 2023.

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Anita Blaschak

February 14, 2025

OMGoodness, I am just seeing this, about the passing of beloved Kris, after almost two years now! I knew Kris because Angela-Suki-Yarra was my best friend since we were college roommates and then intentional community members on a beautiful piece of land in Georgia, USA. Kris was such a good man and he loved my dearest in ways I couldn't know possible. I had the good fortune of traveling to New Zealand to visit with them a couple years before Yarra left us. It was one of the most glorious times of my life, despite the sadness of Yarra's illness. The way Kris managed their lives was a lesson in love that lives in me all ways. I had the opportunity to hear Kris perform with his choir! We sang a lot throughout our visit. His voice was lovely and strong, clear and full of passion. It was a gift of pure joy. :-) We prepared beds and planted things and had many, many cuppas over deep conversation or, often, deep silence. My life is so much richer for having known Kris and Yarra. May they rest in peace with their other beloveds. My condolences to all of Kris' family. Big love to you. xoxo Anita

Mary and Harry Lowe

August 19, 2023

Our thoughts are with you all at this time, may all the happy times be a help to you now and the days ahead.With sincere sympathy and love to you all

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