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Verdun HOLT

2026 · Canterbury

Died 17 August 2026Posted 20 August 2026

On Monday, August 17, 2026; aged 87 years. Beloved father of John, James, and Jared, and beloved grandfather of Oscar, Kyra, Hugo, Jessica, Jorgina, Jazzmyn, Matilda, and Beatrice. Messages for the Holt Family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.

A Celebration of Ross's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 2.00pm.

Arranged by Academy Funeral Services

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