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Joseph John "Joe" HAYES

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John Rhind Funeral Directors

13-19 London St

Christchurch, Canterbury

Joseph HAYES Obituary

Passed away surrounded by love at Windsorcare, on January 1, 2026, aged 69 years. Cherished father of Daniel and Isaac (Zak). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Stephen and Jacquie. Loved son of Johnny and Denise. Husband of Brenda, he lit up her life as he illuminated the stage with his amazing lighting designs. Much loved brother-in-law and uncle to Brenda's family. Many thanks to the staff at Windsorcare for all their loving care of Joe, who gave Brenda the time to say goodbye. If you want to do something in Joe's memory, buy tickets to a live show created by local talent. Messages to the family of Joe Hayes, c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. A celebration of Joe's life to be advised. A small farewell for Joe will be held at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Bromley, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 1.00pm.


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Published by The Press from Jan. 3 to Jan. 7, 2026.

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Liz McIntosh

January 26, 2026

Dear Brenda and family, so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a tutor during my wood turning course. His fantastic personality and knowledge made him wonderful to work with.

Frances Warren

January 8, 2026

Dear Brenda
Please accept my sincere condolences to you and all Joe's family Your wonderful care and devotion to Joe has been inspiring. Blessings and love from Frances Warren

Joanne Irene Clark

January 7, 2026

My sympathy to you all; it is a long time since I met Joe at UC dramatic activities. I did a lighting course with him at a Burnside High evening class which was great fun learning. I have been lucky enough to see many shows lit by Joe and will certainly remember him when I am next in a theatre. Such a warm, talented man, my sympathy to you all, Joanne

Brian and Karen Wilson

January 3, 2026

Thinking of you, Brenda, at this sad and difficult time.

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Terri Hygate

January 3, 2026

Brenda, I'm so sorry for your loss. Joe was one in a million. May his memory be your guiding light through these dark times. Arohanui

David and Julie Nicholson

January 3, 2026

Dear Joe
Thank you for your unconditional friendship. The time and empathy you spent showing our special boy, Tarwyn in teaching him the craft of woodturning touched us and we will be forever grateful.

Our deepest sympathy to Brenda and extended family.

David, Julie and Tarwyn

Elizabeth Braggins

January 3, 2026

Many memories of Joe lighting the stage so beautifully for shows I was involved in. Deepest sympathies to the family.

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