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Rex SMILLIE

1940 – 2026 · Canterbury

Died 23 July 2026Posted 28 July 2026

March 24, 1940 - July 23, 2026

Passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 86. Husband to Mary, father of Jeremy and Jonny, stepfather of Aroha and Emma, father-in-law of Andi, and grandfather of Waimarie, Jack and Violet. A service to celebrate Rex's life will be held at Knox Church, corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street, Merivale on Tuesday, July 28 at 2.00pm. Messages to the family may be sent to PO Box 251, Queenstown 9300.

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