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Derek CHRISTIE

2026 · Waikato

Died 20 June 2026Posted 24 June 2026

Passed away Saturday 20th June 2026, aged 83 years. Husband, best friend and soulmate of Catherine; kindly big brother to Rose and Michael; loving father and dispenser of sage advice to Stephanie and Robin; father-in-law and good friend to Paul and Toni; Pappy and inventor of clever tricks to Tosca, Max, and Tui; kindly and mischievous grandfather-in-law to Poppy and Simon. Derek lived a life full of meaning, and as a popular teacher and mentor he influenced many people of all ages and backgrounds. A specialist biostatistician who was a friend to birds, bats, numbers, fossils and obscure poetry, Derek will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Derek's memorial service will be held at 2.00pm this Saturday 27 June at Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, RD6, Tauranga 3176.

Messages may be sent to the family, c/- Hope Family Funerals at the above address, or on hopefunerals.co.nz.

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