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Helen HOLGATE

2026 · Canterbury

Died 16 June 2026Posted 26 June 2026

On June 16, 2026, unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, at 89 years. Wife of Bruce, mother of Pauline (deceased) and grandmother of Jacob and Ryan. Twin sister to Lois. Elder sister of Bryan. Sister of Graham and Marie (both deceased). Aunt to Simon, David and Melissa, Susan, Jackie, Julie, Maurice, Grant, Guy, John, Nadene and Che, Fiona, and Julian. Stepmother to Robert and Sandra. Dear in the hearts of us all and the wider extended family, in NZ, UK, Australia and Austria. There was a private cremation, and will be a gathering for family and friends.

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