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John BARLASS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 14 August 2026Posted 18 August 2026

Peacefully on August 14, 2026, at Anthony Wilding Village, in his 94th year. Treasured husband of Yvonne, devoted father and father-in-law of Bruce, Robin and Lynne, Jan and Michael McCrea, Julie and Warren Argyle, Hamish and Bruce Guild, and Mandy and Mike Evans. Loving Grandad of 12 beautiful grandchildren and Great-Grandad of six special little great-grandsons. The family would like to thank the staff at Anthony Wilding for their care of Jack. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jack Barlass, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

A service to celebrate Jack's life will be held at Oaklands, corner of Wigram and Halswell Junction Roads, Halswell, on Thursday, August 20, at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.

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