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Michael BLACKWELL Obituary

BLACKWELL,
Michael Hugh:
It is with great sadness that Sarah, Emma, and Finlay would like to let Whanau, friends and the community know that Mike passed peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Messages may be addressed to the Blackwell Family, c/- PO Box 7, Kaiapoi 7644. At Mike's request, a private cremation has been held. A memorial wake will be held on Friday, June 23 at 2.00pm at the Kaiapoi Club, 113 Raven Quay, Kaiapoi. Please wear a favourite outfit, whether it's comfy jeans or a bright floral dress.

Published by The Press from May 20 to May 27, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael BLACKWELL

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12 Entries

Andrea wicks

July 23, 2023

So sorry to only just hear this sad news. Sending thoughts to your family at this sad time.

Sandra Stewart

June 2, 2023

Will miss you MB - but keeping the faith and will deal to all that sediment flooding into the Kaiapoi and Cam xx

Jacqueline

May 24, 2023

Condolences to the families on the passing of Michael taken far to soon be at peace now
Andrew & Jacquelihe Palmer

David Folley

May 23, 2023

Rest in peace Mike, taken far to early.

Graham. Ripley

May 22, 2023

So sorry to hear of Michael's passing,enjoyed working with him over my years at the shop,many good times and laugh's,rest in peace Mike,a lovely man gone too soon.
My sympathy to Sarah,Emma,Finlay,Andrew and the Blackwell family.
Graham Ripley.

The Sutherland Family

May 22, 2023

We are deeply saddened with the passing of Michael. We all have fond memories of his happy disposition and willingness to always help with anything. Such a kind and caring person who was taken far too soon. He will be greatly missed. With love from Murray and Anne, Jonnie, Davie and Amy Sutherland and their families.

Claire Ingram, Hinemoa-Kaiapoi Hockey Club

May 21, 2023

So sorry to hear this sad news. Michael was always such a positive guy and the club loved his support on the sideline Thinking of you Sarah, Emma and family at this time

Shane Dacre

May 21, 2023

So sad to hear this news , Michael was an all round good guy who you could always have a laugh with ,a pleasure to do business with over the many years
Condolences to the family
Shane Dacre
KATS TYRES

Ann Bergman

May 20, 2023

Moe mai ra Michael, ka aroha hoki e te Blackwell Whanau.
A great lost to you all and not only Kaiapoi but the wider district. I am proud to have known you Michael. Your next journey is just beginning.

Maria Fitzpatrick

May 20, 2023

This is a huge loss for our community, Micheal always showed great carisma. I would like to pass on our most sincere condolences from the Fitzpatrick family & the Kaiapoi distillery

Debbie Smith

May 20, 2023

So very sad to hear of Michael“s passing. I enjoyed working with him and the team at Blackwells. He was such a fun, positive all round good bloke. Thoughts with all the Blackwell family and especially Sarah, Emma and Finlay

May 20, 2023

BLACKWELL,
Michael Hugh (Mike):
Michael passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2023. Dearly loved son of Jean and David Blackwell (dec) late of Kaiapoi, greatly loved and loving brother and brother-in-law of Rosemary and Brian Whyte, Sara Blackwell, Andrew and Mary Blackwell, and Libby and John Wallace. Loved uncle of all of his nieces and nephews and their families.
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Memorial Events
for Michael BLACKWELL

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