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David ROBERTS

1948 – 2026 · Canterbury

Died 18 July 2026Posted 23 July 2026

1.1.1948 - 18.7.2026

It is with great sadness we advise the passing of Dave Roberts on Saturday at Christchurch Hospital. Beloved husband of Karen, 54 years married. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Darcey and Jan, Brian and Siobhan. Grandfather of Nash, and Willow,

and Kersha and Cruz. Great-grandfather of Layla-Bell. Loved son of the late Ivan and Roma Roberts. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Merv and Lee. Loved brother of Paul, Geoff, Beverley and Dot (all deceased). Messages to the Roberts Family c/- PO Box 15, Dunsandel. The Funeral Service for Dave will be held at the Dunsandel Community Centre, 1456 Tramway Road, Dunsandel,

on Friday, July 24 at 2.00pm.

Funeral service

Dunsandel Community Centre

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