Mark WHITTAKER Obituary

Dear Charlotte and Family
Sending you our love and thoughts at this time. Take time to appreciate this time for reflection and embrace your time as a united family, sharing special memories. We love you Tara, Steve William and Georgia Rose

It has been a week and we still struggle to comprehend this massive loss.
To Caroline, Charlotte, Mason and Lauren - we wish you our deepest sympathy, respect and love at this time.
Mark was hugely respected in our basketball community, we will miss his quick witt, passion and smile about the place.
We are always here for you all.

Dear Caz
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mark (Roger) suddenly. We always remember the great times we spent at The Church and Backpacker in our 20's and getting a lift with you guys home after our shift. Those were really fun times and we'll always have a special bond. Sending you and the kids lots of love and best wishes for a Thursday.
Take care and we promise to get in touch if we come over to NZ. Best regards Mel, Luke, Tom & Harry xxx

To Caroline and family thinking of you all at this sad time, god bless from your neighbors simon x marion.

Feeling sad for you all. Thinking of you in these upsetting circumstances. Very hard to understand why young people are taken suddenly and unfairly. You will be greatly missed in the basketball circles

Thinking of you Mason & your family at this tragic time. We are grateful we got to know your dad through basketball. Sorry for your loss. Alfie, Sally & Paul (Cashmere BB)

To Dear Caroline and family. Our heartfelt condolences for your devastating loss. A truly lovely spirit has passed and we grieve with you all.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Paula and David Humphreys and family.

Goodbye Mark, we have so many happy memories. With our love forever
Aunty Lyn, Vicky, Holly xxxxxxxxx

Sorry to hear of Marks passing Caroline Thinking of you and your family at this sad time .

It is with great sadness that we send you all our sympathy Caroline, Charlotte, Mason, Lauren and family. Mark was an incredible guy who did so much for so many - one of life's good guys! Hold close to your hearts all your precious memories. Taken way to soon RIP Mark xx All our love Vikki, Greg, Jakob, Lucy and Ryley Eder

Ann and I were shocked to hear of Marks sudden passing, our thoughts are with you and the family at this sad time

It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with Mark, I will miss the big fella. Deepest sympathy to Caroline and family from Evan Brown (Brownie)

So sorry to hear about your sudden loss. Our thoughts are with you all. Kia kaha. From Anna Jooron, Daniel Ben and Emma Wildey

Sending our love and deepest condolences. Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this horrible time.

So sorry to hear of Mark's passing, he will sadly be missed, an a face now missing from our Basketball community.
Our Thoughts an Aroha to Caroline an family.
May he Rest in Peace. Thinking of you all Much Aroha from: Cathy Hyland an All the Ladies from the Royal's Basketball

Thinking of you, Caroline, Charlotte, Mason and Lauren - our sincere and deepest condolences to you all - kind regards at this time - Ken, Heather Pearce & Joe & Sarah Keenan and family x

Dear Caroline, Charlotte, Mason and Lauren. "Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear"
Lots of Love, Marianne, Michael, Logan and Tinesha

Deep condolences from us all

To Caroline & family our thoughts are with you at this time Maree Reynolds Kaiapoi High School

Thank you Mark for serving the greater community as you did for so many years you are an angel . our thoughts go to everyone close to him ,and new zealand mourns the loss with you all he was truly a fine and upstanding man ,mentor and father ,r I p and love to all .

Sending our deepest condolences, love and prayers to you all xx

Marks passion and efforts for the North Canterbury Basketball over the years has been amazing. Will miss seeing him at games. To Caroline, Charlotte, Mason and Lauren. Mark was very proud of you. Love to you all.

our thoughts are with you at this sad time x

Sending our deepest and sincerest condolences and lots of love to Caroline, Charlotte, Mason & Lauren from the Stephensons xxx

Thinking of you and your family with love and hugs from ours, there are no words. xxxx

Caroline, Charlotte, Mason and Lauren , we send you love at this sad time . You are in our thoughts , with love from Della, Phil, Ryan and Hannah Wood. X

Sincerest Sympathy to you all at this very sad time. Treasure your Memories, no-one can take them from you. Ann Woodham (Annma to Hollings Family)