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Ruth HALE

2026 · Canterbury

Died 30 July 2026Posted 1 August 2026

Promoted To Glory

On July 30, 2026, peacefully at Bupa Parklands Care Home, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bryce, loved mother and mother-in-law of Brian and Helen, Andrew and Lisa, and Michael and Elcita, loved grandma of all her grandchildren. Loved sister of Murray, and Graham.

Forever in our hearts

A special thank you to the teams at Bethesda and Parklands Care Homes for all their wonderful care. Messages to: The family of Ruth Hale, c/- P O Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644 or via the John Rhind website send a tribute page. Those unable to attend, the livestream may be viewed via the John Rhind Website upcoming funerals page. A celebration of Ruth's life will be held at the The Salvation Army, Christchurch City Corp , 853 Colombo Street, Central City, on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 11.00am, thereafter private burial.

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Bupa Park

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