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Rod McELREA

Rod McELREA

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Oaklands Chapel

500 Wigram Road

Christchurch, Canterbury

Rod McELREA Obituary

On February 10, 2025, passed the chequered flag for the final time, aged 83 years. Loved partner of Adrienne, loved father of Andy, and Jayne, and Grandad of Hunter, Jack, Jasmine, and Cooper. Special thanks to the caring staff at Karadean Rest Home, Oxford. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rod McElrea, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Rod's life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner of Halswell Junction Road and Wigram Road, Halswell, on February 25, at 2.00pm.


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Published by The Press on Feb. 15, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Rod McELREA

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Ken an Jenny King

February 24, 2025

So sorry to hear that Rod has passed sending love an hugs to all the family at this very sad time

Henry & Jen

February 20, 2025

We heard you'd run out of gas Rodders!
No more truckin, no more free wheelin!
Our Lamb Bins Laden and our hearts heavy.
The valley of wild mountain men has fallen silent
And we who remain are overwhelmed by melancholia.
RIP dear man.

Adriarna

February 18, 2025

So much love to Adrienne and the family.
From the Clucas' & Winstanleys

Kathleen Cooper (on behalf of many McElrea cousins)

February 18, 2025

May Rod's memory be a blessing to all. Condolences from your extended McElrea family.

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Bill and Josée McClure

February 16, 2025

A man with a heart of gold and a wit to match it

Dick Gardner

February 15, 2025

Sympathies to family on the loss of a larger than life good bugger

wayne maynard

February 15, 2025

very sorry to hear of Rods passing.my thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

Kay & Peter Hood

February 15, 2025

Sincere sympathy to Rod´s family fro Peter Hood

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Funeral services provided by:

Lamb & Hayward Oaklands Chapel

500 Wigram Road Halswell, Christchurch 8025