Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on October 24, 2018 surrounded by those who loved him. Aged 63 years. Loving husband of Sharon, loving father to Kylie, Scott, Jamie and their partners and loving Grandad John to his 10 grandchildren (all of Ashburton). Son of the late Pat and Roseabel. Brother and brother in law of Cathy Hende, Noel and Rosey, Richard and Rea Phimister, Andrew Berry and Kaye Hende, and Peter. Respected uncle of all neices and nephews.

“A hard worker finally at rest

Will be sadly missed”

Messages to the Hende family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Huge thank you to the staff at Christchurch ICU and the Westpac Helicopter Service. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday October 29, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.