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Leo Anthony CHRISTEY

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Leo CHRISTEY Obituary

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Leonie, much loved father and father-in-law of Graeme and Deanne, Andrew and Louise, Phillip and Anne, and Kathryn and Ross, Granddad of Kieran, Ryan and Tyler; Mark and Sarah; Ella; and Hannah and Daniel. The family would like to thank the staff of Ward A8 for the exceptional care given to Leo. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Leo Christey, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. We will be celebrating Leo's life at Southbridge Town Hall, Southbridge, on Saturday, September 13, at 2.30pm. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Leo's obituary.


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Published by The Press on Sep. 6, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Leo CHRISTEY

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Marcus Peters

September 8, 2025

I always loved bumping into Leo and having a chats with him on my walks around Prebbleton Domain. Leo was full of fun, was a real character who's warmth and gift for a good yarn will be missed by many - the Prebbleton community is richer for having you, rest in peace.

Brent & Alison Chapman

September 7, 2025

Our sincere condolences to Leonie & family. So sad to hear of Leo's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Hilary Boal

September 6, 2025

Dear Leonie and All the family so sorry to read of Leo's passing, have lots of Memories of Leo at Southbridge and Old Time Dancing, Deepest Sympathy. Treasure your Life time Memories.

Adrienne & Phillip Wall and Family

September 6, 2025

Leonie and Family
Sending our love and condolences at this sad time.
We have many happy memories of Leo and his stories told over the years.
Thinking of you all.

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Memorial Events
for Leo CHRISTEY

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 Burnside, Christchurch 8053