Colleen SANDS Obituary

SANDS, Colleen Heather:
On July 26, 2020, suddenly at home. Dearly loved wife of Bruce, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dean and Diane, and Gareth and Nikki, loved nan of Kyle, Shanay; Rikki, Kurtis, and Brittany. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Colleen Sands, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral service for Colleen will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, on Monday, August 3 at 10.30am, followed by interment at Kaiapoi Cemetery.

Published by The Press from Jul. 29 to Aug. 1, 2020.

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To Bruce, such a lovely lady taken far too soon. We will miss her wicked sence of humour, and no beating around the bush with Colleen. Aways had a good laugh. Take care xx. Rachel and Philip Heron

August 26, 2020

My thoughts are with you Bruce and family. It is with the love of horses I met Colleen.

Judy Frisby

August 6, 2020

Sorry to read of Colleens passing, my deepest condolences to you Bruce and Gareth.
Keep strong,
Russell Crossen Ladbrooks, Canterbury

August 3, 2020

To Bruce and Family.....my deepest sympathy - Colleens love of her miniature horses will never be forgotten.

Debbie Devine

August 3, 2020

To Bruce and family, it is with great sadness that I read of Aunty Colleens passing.
She was a wonderful friend to mum (Lois Campbell) and all of us girls.
With love Tracy and Darryl Tavendale.

Tracy Tavendale

August 2, 2020

Our deepest condolences to you Bruce and family. Colleen was a lovely lady and very vibrant she will be such a huge loss to you all. Thinking of you all at this time.
Rangi & Denise Bowen

July 31, 2020

still cant believe you have gone, your passion for your horses was inspiring, we lost a great teacher and mentor, your ability to wield a measuring stick was legendary. Thank you for teaching Issy sooo much, rest easy up there xxx

Penny Carmody

July 30, 2020

Colleen my dear friend I so will miss you rest easy Love Cheryl

July 30, 2020

I learned so much from you and Bruce. You inspired me to follow my dream. You are a very special lady who I will never forget ❤

Lynley collins

Friend

July 29, 2020

Condolences Bruce and family, I have many fond memories from our camping days and colleens visit to my work when she needed a new colour scheme. RIP

Monique Spicer

July 29, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to Bruce and Family.
Regards Phillip & Joy Pohio

July 29, 2020

Will miss you so much. Rest in peace free from pain

Carol & Barrie Trillo

July 29, 2020

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Memorial Events
for Colleen SANDS

Aug

3

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana

92 Kippenberger Avenue, Canterbury

Aug

3

Interment

Kaiapoi Cemetery

Canterbury