Peter BLOXHAM Obituary

Suddenly on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at home in Diamond Harbour, aged 72 years. Son of the late Tom and Mary Bloxham; Loved and admired father of Gerard Bloxham; Loved southern brother of (the late) Kevin, Kay, Stephen, (the late) Moira, (the late) Gerard and Linda; Uncle to Danny, Renée, Michael, Patrick, Matt, Mary, and Gabrielle. A fondly remembered partner and companion of Ruth Corliss. A mate and comrade of many in the close and supportive communities of Lyttelton and Diamond Harbour. He will be sadly missed by extended family and his many friends, Lost Boys and Loose Girls inclusive. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for the genuinely needy-queues at the cash-beleaguered Christchurch City Mission – see link https://www.citymission.org.nz/donate Messages may be sent to The Family of the Late Pete Bloxham, C/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Pete's life will be held in our Avonpark Chapel, cnr Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2.30pm. Private cremation to follow.