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Joan MELHOP

2026 · Canterbury

Died 23 July 2026Posted 28 July 2026

Passed away peacefully in Christchurch on Thursday, July 23, 2026, aged 104 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham Francis Melhop. Loved twin sister of the late Jean Logan. Much-loved mother of Jeanete, Gillian, Ross and Brent, and treasured Gran and Great-Gran to their children.

A faithful Christian woman who held firm to her belief in God as her Saviour all her life.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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