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Derek FREEAR

Canterbury

Posted 6 August 2026

Acelebration of Derek's life will be held in The Show Gate at Riccarton Park Racecourse, on Thursday, August 6, at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend, a livestream will be available at derekfreear.com.

Funeral service

Riccarton Park

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