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Patrick McERLANE
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Patrick McERLANE

Patrick John McERLANE

FUNERAL HOME

John Rhind Funeral Directors

13-19 London St

Christchurch, Canterbury

Patrick McERLANE Obituary

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 71 years. Dearly loved son of the late Ray and Fran, loved husband of Mary Anne, treasured father and father-in-law of Nadia and Slawek, Andrea and Andrew, James and Rachael, loved grandfather of Oliwier, Lexi, Frankie, Roman, Hazel, and Dusty. Much loved brother, brother-in-law, and Uncle to all his family. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Patrick McErlane, PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. Requiem Mass for Pat will be celebrated at St Mary's Pro Cathedral, Manchester Street, Christchurch, on Tuesday, February 3 at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery, 140 Hawthornden Road. Recitation of the Rosary will be held in the church on Monday, February 2 at 5.00pm.


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Published by The Press on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Terry and Carla Butson

February 4, 2026

We are so sad to hear of Pats passing.
Our deepest condolences to Mary-Anne and family.

Esma Campbell

February 3, 2026

Thoughts are with you all. So many precious memories of Pat. Sending love to all. Esma and Ian.

denise tuhaka

February 3, 2026

We will miss our camping buddy Pat, such a joyful lovely man Leithfield Camp won't be the same without him

Elyse Rennie (nee Chappell)

February 2, 2026

The best childhood memories at Kimberley Street in the early 2000s era. An absolute family man who has shaped Andie, Nadia and James and the beautiful families they have created. Rest easy Pat.

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Paddy Ardagh

February 1, 2026

Always the keenest friends of the years played together in Marist family ... cannot believe it .. love and thoughts with Mary anne and family

Liz and Christy Enright

February 1, 2026

Sending our love to you all Rest well Pat our lovely brother inlaw So happy we got to see a good few times last year You will greatly miss by it us all A true gentleman Rest in peace Pat Always in our thoughts Liz and Christy and family

Grant Fitzgerald

January 31, 2026

So sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Good times in the RAT and our last get together last month at the Elmwood. Our loving thoughts are with you Mary Anne and the family. A special man gone too soon. Grunta and Christine

Tony and Sheree Currie

January 31, 2026

Our condolences to Mary-Anne and families.
Pat will be sorely missed by us, he always smile to everyone, and a funny drinking man!
Will have a drink with you, cheers Guinness!
Friends from Christchurch Golden Oldies
Tony and Sheree
RIP Pat

Chris Dixon

January 31, 2026

Ange and I were so very sad to hear of Pat's passing. Our sincere and deepest condolences to you Mary-Anne and your family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Chris and Angela.

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