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Brian RUSH

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 14 August 2026Posted 18 August 2026

RUSH, Brian Arthur. Aged 76 years, went home to be with the Lord on 14 August 2026. Son of Dot and Arthur Rush (Marton / Whanganui). Deeply missed by his children Sarah, Dan, Michelle and Andrew, his sister Julie, his wife Judith, and many others. Treasured grandfather of Harleen, Annabelle and Hudson, with baby Rush on the way, whom he now watches over from heaven. Brian was passionate about planes, trains, numbers and Jesus, and will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Messages to Brian's family can be left via cottonfunerals.co.nz/ funerals. A family gathering to farewell Brian will be held in the Kelvin Grove Crematorium Chapel, Palmerston North, on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, at 10.00am. Brian's family invite those close to him to attend.

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