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Christopher O'DONNELL Obituary

On Friday, February 27, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 63 years. Loving, treasured soulmate of Dawn for 43 years, beloved father and father-in-law of Lisa and Nigel, Ashley (deceased) and Sophie, Grandpa of Tyler, Georgia, Connor, Ella, and Scott, son of the late Ron and Val, loved by his brothers Paul, Kelvin, and Brent, and extended family. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Chris O'Donnell, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Prostate Cancer Foundation would be appreciated, and may be made online at prostate.org.nz. The funeral service to celebrate Chris' life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, March 5 at 10.00am. Private interment to follow.


Published by The Press from Mar. 2 to Mar. 4, 2026.

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The Rutledge Family.

March 6, 2026

Sorry to hear about Chris will always remember the good times at Hororata when we were growing up.

Kenny Cullen

March 5, 2026

Condolences from Kenny Cullen, worked with Chris at Mesopotamia

Glenny Gillanders

March 3, 2026

Thinking of you and Lisa Dawn at this very sad time. Sending our love and condolences. We will both be there supporting you all on Thursday.
Glenny Gillanders

Marguerite Fitzgerald

March 3, 2026

Please accept your sympathy. Our thoughts are with you all. Fitzgerald Family.

Helen Quentin-Baxter

March 2, 2026

Dawn and family please accept our deepest sympathy. Our family saw a great deal of yours when everyone was younger. I am sorry I can´t be with you on Thursday.

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