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John Charles

2026 · Canterbury

Died 16 April 2026Posted 17 June 2026

John Charles Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Charles in Christchurch, South Island, who passed away on April 16, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Charles to show support. In the sacred silence of farewell, John is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that John's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us. He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Irene; his children, Michael (Jennifer), Matthew and Kylie (Tim); his grandchildren, Harry, Xavier, Charlotte and Ava; his siblings, David, Carol and Paul; and his sister-in-law Mary.

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