In loving memory

Derek William Brunt

Date of death April 17, 2026

Service Details

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Papanui Seventh-Day Adventist Church13 Grants Road, Papanui
Christchurch
Canterbury
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Obituary

On April 17, 2026, Derek passed away peacefully at Banbury Park Care Centre. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Pat), and adored father and best friend of Debbie Haywood, and Andrew Brunt.

 

“Jesus holds him in his hands – we hold him in our hearts”

 

A true gentleman, now at peace.  Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Banbury Park Care Centre for their empathy, care, kindness, and respect.

Messages may be addressed to:  The family of the late Derek Brunt, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  A celebration of Derek’s life will be held in the Papanui Seventh-day Adventist Church, 13 Grants Road, Papanui, Tomorrow, (Thursday), at 11.00am. Burial to follow at Avonhead Park Cemetery.

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