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Brian HOLLAND

2026 · Canterbury

Died 15 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

Surrounded by family, at home in Oxford, at 4.35pm on Monday, June 15, 2026; aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate to Maureen, son of the late John and Clarice Holland. Father, grandfather and great-grandfather to Patrick and Maraata, Hoani Te Kaniwaniwa (stillborn) Turi and Dylan, Hoani and Janelle. Matthew and Teresa, Jamilah (stillborn) Amir and Holli and Lyla-Jae, Adam and Sarah, Amani and Brock. David and Verity, Ada and Luka and Matai. Joseph and Shirley, Livianna and Ethan, Ethan and Siena, Milischa and Chase, Noah and Nathaniel. Bernadette and Jeremy, Karney, Rylie and Connor. Danielle and Noel, Charlie, Félim, Ailia and Max. Virginia, Amaru and Turlach, Colm. Sam and Andrea, Delilah and Ashton, Miki and Ari. Zakariah, Milan and Etta. Brother to the late Terry, and Gaynor and Paul, Philip, Leanne and Ravi. Uncle to all his many, many loved nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Brian's life will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2.00pm at the West Eyreton Hall, 2 Earlys Road, West Eyreton. Please bring a plate, tea and coffee provided. Please send all messages to 37 Gammans Road, RD1 Oxford 7495.

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West Eyreton Hall

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