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Christopher DREW Obituary

6.12.1965 - 21.6.2025

It is with great sadness the family of Chris announce his sudden passing on Saturday. Truly loved husband of Joy. Loved father to Emma and Maddie. Much loved son of Merlyn and Alf (dec). Brother to Tania. Proud Koro, brother-in-law, father-in-law, uncle, nephew and cousin to many. All messages to the Drew family, c/- 191 North Street, Feilding 4702. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to www.give.rescue.org.nz/event/grassroots-trust-rescue-helicopter/donate. A celebration of Chris' life will be held at Chris and Joy's woolshed, 798 Table Flat Road, Apiti, on Saturday 28 June 2025 at 2.00pm.


Published by Manawatu Standard on Jun. 25, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher DREW

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14 Entries

Julia and Brent

July 27, 2025

Joy - so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Chris - our thoughts and condolenses to you and the family ..
Julia and Brent - Motutere Bay TOP 10

Paul Dekker

July 1, 2025

So sorry to hear of the accident and Chris's passing. Always had a good chat when I was heading into Heritage Lodge. Condolences to tbe family from Manawatu NZDA.

Benji Langtry

June 28, 2025

Another good one gone far too soon.
Thoughts and love with all you Drews during this time of sadness and reflection of a great man. A beautiful service for a person who lived his life to the fullest.

Pat and Jo Hayes

June 28, 2025

We are heart broken for you Joy and whanau. Aroha tino nui

Peter & Sue Noble-Campbell

June 27, 2025

Unabble to be in Apiti tomorrow but will be with you all online Take care.
Peter & sue

Lynne Dean

June 27, 2025

It was with great sadness that we heard the news of Chris's sudden and tragic passing. I know that his loss will leave a huge gap in your lives. I will always remember Chris as a wiry, cheeky, hard working guy, who loved having fun and would do anything to help anyone.
I am sadly unable to come tomorrow, but my thoughts are with you all.

Judith M Pickett

June 27, 2025

To Merlyn, Joy and family, sending my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Chris, taken far too young.
Judith Pickett

John Bruce

June 27, 2025

Sad news Joy and family to hear of Chris's sudden passing. Top man gone way too early.

Kind regards.

Fiona bill prestage

June 26, 2025

So sorry to learn about Chris sudden passing and our heartfelt thoughts to you,Emma and Maddie.
Chris was such a hard working, large as life person and such a wonderful guy, one of life's best, taken from you far to early and we will remember him with much fondness from our time in wairoa.
Thinking of you all at this sad time and no words can express your loss
Fiona and Bill Prestage
Doubtless Bay Northland

Mary Butler (Shaw)

June 26, 2025

My heartfelt sympathy to Joy,Emma and Maddie with the sudden passing of your beloved Chris. With great memories of you Chris and Joy, as neighbours and friends many years ago, I am so sorry for your heartbreaking loss.

Janette Murphy

June 25, 2025

It´s with ture sadness I send this message, Joy words can´t take your pain away, but wonderful memories will help you and the girls though this sad time xx My memories are of a hard working but cheeky little character my thoughts are with you all x

Clare Saywell

June 25, 2025

Merlyn, Tania and Chris's family. I am sad to hear of Chris's sudden death. Chris, Tania and I had some great childhood times together but also got up to some mischief as neighbours in Te Awe Awe St. I recall a few broken windows from wayward rugby and soccer balls. The fruit and lemon trees down the back of the section, we would often raid.
You are in my thoughts during this time.

Heidi Morgans

June 25, 2025

Deepest condolences Joy to you and your family at this sad time. No words will take away your pain. Treasure your memories and know you are in others thoughts.

Fiona Young

June 25, 2025

AJ and I were so sorry to hear this sad news. Have had some fun times catching up with Chris and Joy at Tania and Jason's place. Our thoughts are with the whole family x

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Memorial Events
for Christopher DREW

Jun

28

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Chris and Joys woolshed

798 Table Flat Road, Apiti

Funeral services provided by:

Beauchamp Funeral Home Palmerston North

167 John F. Kennedy Dve, Palmerston North