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John HEPWORTH

2026 · Canterbury

Died 7 July 2026Posted 11 July 2026

Peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Radius St Allisa; aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nola for 56 years, treasured dad and father-in-law of the late Russell Hepworth (aged 2 days), and Adrienne and Laurie, much loved Grandad of Shinae and Ben, loved brother and brother-in-law of Valerie and the late George Murray, and a much-loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews in New Zealand and Australia. A special thank you to the nurses, medical team and staff of Radius St Allisa for all their loving care of John. Messages for the Hepworth Family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.

The Funeral Service for John will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Tuesday, July 14, at 2.00pm.

Arranged by Academy Funeral Services

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