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Gertrud COCKS

1938 – 2026 · Canterbury

Died 27 September 2026Posted 1 October 2026

21.5.1938 – 27.9.2026

Born in Sweden, and a Christchurch resident for 60 years. Much loved wife of the late Rev. Michael Cocks, mother of Kari and Megan, and Mormor of Emil and Possem. Loved stepmother of Charlotte, Andrea, Stephanie and Richard, their partners David, Peter, Chris and Ana, and step-grandmother of nine. Loved and cherished by her Swedish family, and by her wonderful friends.

Rest in peace.

Memorial Service: St Mary's Anglican Church, Addington, 2.00pm, Monday, October 19.

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