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Desmond BUCKNER Obituary
"Promoted to Glory"
Peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on October 26, 2025. Dearly loved husband of Cherie (nee Goodall of Riwaka) and loving father of Shane, Glen, Aaron and Vanessa McGrath, and adopted father of Vicky Rendell-Goodhew. Loved father-in-law of Sarah Wylie, Sheryl, Kirsten, Blair and Murray. Adored Grandad to Sam and Toby; Joel and Ella; Connor and Eli; Liam and Lachlan; Gareth and Adrian. Loved brother of Bruce and beloved member of the Goodall family. As a committed Salvation Army Officer, he has given lifelong service to God and the community. He was a highly regarded Rotarian for 57 years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online only, to the Christchurch City Salvation Army Corps towards further youth work, https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/corps/christchurch-city-corps/. A service to celebrate Des' life will be held in the Christchurch City Corps Citadel, corner of Colombo and Salisbury Streets, on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.
Those unable to attend, the livestream may be viewed via the John Rhind Website upcoming funerals page https://johnrhind.co.nz/funeral-notice/buckner-73728/.
Memories and Condolences
for Desmond BUCKNER
11 Entries
Raewyn Aitchison
November 2, 2025
Sending you our sincerest condolences and love to you Cherie and all your family on the sad loss of Des. Trevor and Raewyn(Goodall) Aitchison
Alister Ferguson
November 1, 2025
I walked the golf fairways many times with Des. I always enjoyed his company even if our golf scores often left a lot of room for improvement. A great guy and a true club man. RIP Des
Joan Krammer
November 1, 2025
Cherie and Family
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a kind caring man who assisted us over the years. He will be truly missed. Rest in Peace
Kerry & Joan Krammer
Olive & noel duff
October 31, 2025
From olive & noel duff and extended family.sad to send a goodbye to such a great man a wonderful co worker as well may your family recueve many blessings
Bill and Marie
October 30, 2025
Cherie and family,
May the thoughts and prayers of many caring friends and family sustain you all at this time.
With our condolences,
Bill and Marie, Blenheim.
Steve & Kerry Piper
October 29, 2025
Cherie & Family, sending our deepest sympathy to you all. Des was such a gentlemen and a good friend to us from our days at the Golf Club. Thinking of you at this sad time xx
Regards Kerry & Steve Piper
Lesley Reid (nee Goodall)
October 29, 2025
Thinking of you at the sad time Cherie.
Jane & Gary Blair
October 29, 2025
Des was a highly respected member of the Salvation Army and a Rotary friend.
Cherie and family, please accept our deepest sympathy , his life has gone but
he will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace !
Rex Morris
October 29, 2025
Des was President of his Rotary Club when I was his Governor. He lead a good team. Thanks for your service. Unbeknown at the time but we both worked together in the aftermath of the Wahine disaster. Rest in peace. Rex Morris
Lee
October 29, 2025
Hello Cherie and Family . So sorry For The Loss of Des. My Sympathy To you. Regards Lee Ashby. Worked At Resthaven.
John Ruske
October 29, 2025
Thank you for being a friend Des.
I have enjoyed your company over the years with Rotary.
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