Robert “Bruce” Bruce Johnston

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Burlington Care Centre, with family by his side, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Jan for 62 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Tania, Guy and Josie, Tim and Emma, Richard and Rachael, cherished ‘Brucie’ of Piwai, Tess; Lucy, Sophia, Georgina; Billy, Stan, and Hugh. Bruce was a much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Special thanks to Dr Richard Newman and staff at Riccarton Medical Centre, Andrew Butler and nurses at the Haematology Department (Christchurch Hospital), and the staff of the Burlington Care Centre. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Bruce Johnston, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, April 13, at 2.00pm.