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1926
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2020
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Russel STEEL Obituary
M.B. CHB FRCGP
(Foundation Member)
12.7.1926 - 29.10.2020
Passed away peacefully on October 29, 2020, at Christchurch Hospital, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth (for 66 years). Loved father and father-in-law of Bobby (Nepal), Richard and Kay (Wellington), Tony and Patricia (Brisbane), Nick and Fiona, Bernard and Michelle (California), Rose and David, Jeremy (dec) and Donna, Edward and Rachel. Much loved grandfather of 18 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The family would like to recognise the love and care shown to Russel by the Merivale Retirement Village.
Loved by many and will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
Messages may be addressed to the Steel family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In lieu of flowers donations to John Paul II Centre for Life would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly/risteel2910 A Requiem Mass for Russel will be Celebrated at St Matthew's Catholic Church, 108 Jeffreys Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch, Friday, November 6, 2020, at 11.00am. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at St Bede's College Chapel, 210 Main North Road, Christchurch, Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 7.00pm.
Memories and Condolences
for Russel STEEL
5 Entries
Rob Birch
November 7, 2020
To Elizabeth Rose Bernie Nick and Family .
What a great life and a man to be so proud of !
Special thoughts and prayers with you all.
Richard & Jody Taylor
November 6, 2020
Our sincerest condolences to Richard, Kay and all the family. I am sure he was surrounded by so many happy memories and the love of all the family.
I hope you can celebrate his passing with wonderful reflection of a long life shared amongst those he held dear.
Take care and he will forever be in your hearts.
With our love & prayers
Richard & Jody
November 4, 2020
To Elizabeth and Family,
From the Garty Family, please accept our sincere condolences.
All those years ago I with my family attended your wedding at St Marys.
Doug Garty, Titirangi.
Eileen Stokes
November 3, 2020
To Mrs Steel, Bobby and family
Accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May God help you
through this difficult time and ease your pain.
Andrew Gin
October 31, 2020
My deepest condolences Elizabeth, Rose, Nick and all family. A most caring gentleman; may he rest in peace.
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Bell, Lamb & Trotter Funeral Directors420 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch