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Glenis CROSS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 7 September 2026Posted 9 September 2026

(Major) (Retired) The Salvation Army

On September 7, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Dearly loved and treasured wife of Rex. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Andrew, Rachel and Leon, and Matthew and Elizabeth. Dearly loved Nana of Naquita, Keiana, Lily, Ethan, Ruby, Arianna and Sienna. Sister to Marlene, Brian and Joy and loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

"She taught us to love deeply, live fully and cherish the people around us"

In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and can be made online 02-0865-0057217-003. A celebration of her life will be held at The Salvation Army Linwood Community of Worship, 177 Linwood Ave, Christchurch on Saturday, September 12, at 1.00pm. Private cremation to follow.

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