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John Lorton WISE

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John WISE Obituary

On December 10, 2025, peacefully at Burwood Hospital; aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Gill, father of Susan, Alison, Richard, Neil, stepfather and stepfather-in-law of Lindon and Cathy and 'John' to his grandchildren. Special thanks to all the staff of Ward C2, Burwood Hospital. Messages for the Wise Family, c/- PO box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. At John's request a private cremation has been held.


Published by The Press on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Barry & Marlene jones

January 19, 2026

It was sad to hear the loss of John gill we have lost a great man and friend and neighbour will miss his visits to ours and chats he will be missed by all

Paul & Jackie Welsh

December 30, 2025

Our condolences Jill & family ,thankyou for friendship starting from View hill Oxford till the last thirty years RIP my dear friend .

Jocelyn Gallop

December 29, 2025

My sincere condolences to you Gill and family. I have only just found out John has passed away. I have great memories of our visits to see you and just loved our curlies. Treasure your memories.

KJ Smith

December 15, 2025

JOHN WISE.YOU WILL BE MISSED & IM GRATEFUL TO HAVE HAD TIME SPENT WITH YOU, GILL, NEIL IN MY LIFE.I HAVE CARRIED YOUR GUIDANCE AND INTUITION WITH ME TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE IN MY CHALLENGES IN LIFE. THANK YOU FOR THAT.

FOR OTHERS, YOUR TIME IS LIMITED, SO DON'T WASTE IT LIVING SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE. DON'T BE TRAPPED BY DOGMA - WHICH IS LIVING WITH THE RESULTS OF OTHER PEOPLE'S THINKING. DON'T LET THE NOISE OF OTHERS' OPINIONS DROWN OUT YOUR OWN INNER VOICE AND MOST IMPORTANT, HAVE THE COURAGE TO FOLLOW YOUR HEART AND INTUITION.

MY BEST TO YOU ALL IN SOUTH ISLAND NEW ZEALAND, WARMEST AND FONDEST ENDEAVORS.

Ken may

December 15, 2025

Fond memories of John during our time together at gundog trials.

Colleen Mehrtens

December 14, 2025

sorry today to see John has passed i had lost contact some time ago ..,,thinking of you all

Della Connolly

December 14, 2025

Mrs Wise and family sorry for your loss
RIP Mr Wise

Liz Henare

December 14, 2025

So sorry to read of John's passing We lost track of where he was, but have thought of him with fondness and gratitude over the years. Many years ago, ( about 1997) John came to educate ( us!) and a very wilful BullMastiff...We followed his traing strictly and within 3 days, we had the most different, loving, and obedient dog, whom we adored. John spent 3 hours with us, and charged us for 1 hour! A generous and kind man. Go well, John, and "Thank you"

John and Angela Glen

December 13, 2025

Our dear Gill and family, we are so sad to hear of John's passing. We've so often spoken of you guys since we left Canterbury 20 years ago, and we always spoke about what you taught us personally...OK, so you were teaching the dog but we all know you were teaching us. We will always remember John so very fondly. We send all our love...Johnny, Ange, dear old Maggie and Jazz and Johnny's new best mate Buddy.

Jill Harris

December 13, 2025

Sorry to read of John's passing. He was my cousin on my dad's side and haven't seen him for quite z lo
To John's family
Sorry to rea of John's passing .Remember him well as big cousin.His mum and my dad were brother and sister .
Regards Jill Harris (Brougham ) Rangiora.

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