Gurka Singh Belling

It is with great sadness that Gurka passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, on February 17, 2026.  Dearly loved husband of Shirley, much loved father and father-in-law of Brenda and Anthony Harwood, Joel and Yuko, loved stepfather of Michelle and Sean Cross, Tracey and Rob Haughey, loved Grandad of Jarrad, and Zane; Tyler, and Liam; Joshua, and Skylar; Sam and Mikayla, Nick, Shannon and Andy, and Grace and Callum; and a loved great-grandfather of Eva, Hazel, and Sylvie; Lachlan, and Brooke.

Forever loved and remembered

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Gurka Belling, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A memorial service to celebrate Gurka’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, February 20, at 2.30pm.