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Bruce HANSEN

2026 · Canterbury

Died 2 October 2026Posted 4 October 2026

(QSO) On Friday, October 2, 2026. Beloved husband and best friend of Alison, father and father-in-law of Katharine (Kate) and Andrew, Peter and Monika, Andrew and Jane. Much loved Grandad of Liam, Fleur; Millar; Oscar, George, and Hugo. A loved brother and brother-in-law. Thank you to the staff at WesleyCare.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hinewai (Maurice White Native Forest Trust) in memory of Bruce may be made online to: hinewai.org.nz.

A service to celebrate Bruce's life will be held at Knox Church, Corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street, Christchurch Central, on October 10, at 10.30am, private cremation to follow.

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