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John BILL

2026 · Canterbury

Died 14 July 2026Posted 18 July 2026

Passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, aged 97, at Arvida Ilam LifeCare Christchurch with his children by his side. Loving husband of the late Phyllis of 56 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Janice; Murray; Denise and Michael; Trevor and Joan and the late Philip. Much loved Grandad of Melanie, Timothy, Hannah, Hamish, Abby, Aaron, Belinda, Ashleigh, Sarah, Naomi, the late Rawiri and his 14 great-grandchildren. Many thanks to the staff and residents at Ilam LifeCare. All messages to the Bill family, C/- 26 King Street, Temuka 7920.

A service for Gordie will be held in Galbraith Funeral Services, 26 King Street Temuka, on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1.00pm.

Arranged by Galbraith Funeral Services Limited

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