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Christopher NEWMAN

1961 – 2026 · Gisborne

Died 22 July 2026Posted 31 July 2026

NEWMAN, Christopher Paul. 22/07/1961 - 22/07/2026 It is with great sadness we advise that Chris passed away in Brazil after a courageous fight with cancer. Beloved husband of Carla and cherished father of Julia, her partner Rodrigo and his son Manu (Brazil), dearly loved eldest son of Jan (Blenheim) and the late Graeme Newman, adored brother and brother in law of Kerri and Gary Russell (Cairns), Shelli and Richard Green (Dunsborough), Traci and Dave Formosa (Kiama), Paul and Karen Newman (Blenheim), much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, loved nephew and cousin of the Newman, Jeune and Barber families, and much loved by his wonderful Brazilian family.

A service for Chris was held in Brazil.

Messages to the family may be sent to 39 New Renwick Rd, Blenheim, 7201 So many treasured memories, always in our hearts, forever missed.

RIP xx

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