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Robert George COOKE

FUNERAL HOME

John Rhind Funeral Directors

118 Williams Street

Kaiapoi, Canterbury

Robert COOKE Obituary

Robert passed away at Christchurch Hospital at 1.20pm on January 27, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him. Loved husband of Patricia Lena, loved father and father in-law of John, Rose and Andrew, George, Tom, Selina and Darryl. Dearly loved Pop of all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A huge thank you to all of the staff at Christchurch Hospital Ward 19. The care and love given made our final moments with Robert so dignified and comfortable for both him and us. Messages may be addressed to The Cooke family: [email protected] A service to celebrate Robert's life will be held at The Pines Beach Hall, on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10.00am sharp. For those who may want to visit, Robert will be laying in state at their home 40 Allison Crescent, Kaiapoi, until 7.30pm Sunday evening.


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Published by The Press on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Tony Ellmers

February 2, 2026

My sincere Condolences to the Cooke family. Tony Ellmers.

Helen Paterson

February 2, 2026

Recognising the passing of my dearly loved brother who fought to the end, his passing will leave a huge hole in his family and memories of him will last forever, may he rest in peace now. My sincere condolences to the family.

His loving Sister Helen

Griff

February 1, 2026

Please accept our deepest sympathy in the sad loss of Robert.
Marlene and Gerald Griffiths

Garry hogarth

January 31, 2026

Condolences to the Cooke family, worked with Cookie at Baldwin Construction,and Kaiapoi freezing works, likeable and good to work with.
Garry Hogarth

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Shirley

January 31, 2026

To the Cooke family,
- as naturally as leaves on a tree
So will the many memories of Robert be
Sincere sympathy
Shirley Hobson ex KVTS

Keith D Troon mstj nzbm

January 31, 2026

A good man gone had the pressure of working with him at the Kaiapoi Freezing works

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Funeral services provided by:

John Rhind Funeral Directors

118 Williams Street, Kaiapoi