
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
On Sunday, April 5, 2026, peacefully in his sleep at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 86 years. Loved husband of Lynn, loved father of Barry, Carol, and Jodi, beloved Grandad of Jordan, Rana, Lily, Claudia, Samara, Justyn, and Stacy, and cherished Great-Grandad of Izaiah, and Layla. Brother of Helen Leonard. A special thank you to the staff at Charles Upham for their care and support. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Bevan Metcalfe, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service for Bevan will be held at the Kaiapoi Working Menâs Club, 113 Raven Quay, Kaiapoi, on Wednesday, April 22, at 3.00pm.
I took this at my mothers (Carol) 50th birthday celebration. He was so happy and wonderful. I miss you grandadLily Allwright
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