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Roger HOLMES Obituary
On May 3, 2015, at Christchurch Hospital,
unexpectedly but peacefully
following a short illness, aged 74 years. Very dearly loved husband of Lyn, much loved step-dad of Karl and Luella Sluis, and Gabrielle Eaton, loved and adored 'Gorg' of Jack, Madeleine, and Eloise. Special thanks to the Medical Teams who have provided care and support to Roger and his family. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Roger Holmes, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canterbury Medical
Research Foundation would
be appreciated, and may be made at the service. The Service to celebrate Roger's life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, May 11, at 2.00pm,
private cremation thereafter.
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Barbara & Nigel Price
May 14, 2015
So sorry to hear of Roger's passing. Our thoughts are with you and the family Lyn.
May 10, 2015
My love to Lynn and the Holmes family at this sad time.One of my little boys at rest,Thanks for the memories Roger.your loving Betty..prep school T.B.H.S
May 6, 2015
When thoughts of Rog' flood my memory I recall mostly the wonderful times and trips we had that involved that bloody Orange(?) P76!!Worked hard played hard and mightily missed Barry Bunting
May 5, 2015
Thanks for many a great story and convivial rounds of golf.
Tony Marriner
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