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Barrymore Neil "Barry" CHRISTENSEN

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Barrymore CHRISTENSEN Obituary

On December 17, 2025, at age 91 Barry passed away at Chalmers Rest Home after a short illness. Loved husband of the late Jacqueline Brenda Christensen (nee Buffet) of Norfolk Island. Loving father and father-in-law of Daryl & Dianne, Paul & Vicky, Gwyn (deceased), Sandra & Donald, Bronwyn & Giovanni, Michelle & Wayne. A cherished grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather of many. A true and multi-talented sportsman, administrator and coach now at rest. As you look down on the oche and fields, courts and billiard tables you played upon, you can smile at the people you have touched and the legacy you have left them all enriched with the purpose you gave them in sports. A service will be held at Waimea Bowling Club on 23rd December at 12.00pm, followed by a private committal at Te Henui Cemetery.

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Published by Taranaki Daily News on Dec. 22, 2025.

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Alan Wipere

Earlier today

To the Christensen Whanau,
Condolence to you on the sad loss of Barry fond memories of our Marist day's back in the 70's.
Arohanui
Alan &Lana Wipere, Brisbane.

PETA FITZSIMONS

Yesterday

Daryl and Paul, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking of you all at this time. Deepest condolences.
Peta Fitzsimons

Daryl Christensen

Yesterday

A great father and mentor in sports

moturoa street

Yesterday

moturoa street tigertown

Yesterday

Through the years growing up in Moturoa there were characters, lots of them. 'Barry Chris' was one.
From a well-known local dynasty he stood out as your "happy-as-you-go" bro in our mixed community.
Like whilst collecting social history we marvelled at that fulla Barry tracking through most of the material, in photos etc.
Unerringly he's in all those sports and events. "We seek him here, we seek him there !"
Visiting Chalmers a year back Barry was complimented for his "been there done that". Barry just shrugged.
Legend.

Haere Barry, haere ki te po
Condolences and aroha to the family from Wiks, Don, Noel

Helen Walden

December 23, 2025

To the Christensen Whanau
So sad to hear of the passing of a dear friend who not only was my mentor and mixed pairs partner on the dart board but also a great person who I always went too for a catch-up after moving to Australia.
Barry, the Walden Whanau will always remember you as a true leader and sportsman
I always came to your shoe shop buying shoes for my kids.
Tom n I always waving to you
Rest in peace now my dear friend
Helen and the Walden Whanau

Pam Johns

December 23, 2025

Extending deepest sympathy to all of the Christensen family.
Barry was first cousin to my late husband, Graeme Johns. There were many family gatherings in the early years of which I have found memories. We all knew Barry well, especially from when he ran the Moturoa shoe shop.
Rest in peace Barry, a life well lived, a rest well earned.

Wendy Gooch

December 23, 2025

Much Aroha to Paul & Vicky & whanau on the sad loss of Barry.
Lots of memories from Paritutu Rd & Breakie Hotel days xx
RIP TIGERTOWN

Love from the Gooch Whanau

Graham Mora

December 22, 2025

I was saddened to read of Barry´s passing. I have many fond memories of my association with Barry (Bureau No 60) during our days working in the Waterfront Industry. Barry was well respected by his fellow workers and employers alike. As mentioned in his notice Barry was a talented sportsman, he excelled in any game he turned his hand to.
Sorry I can´t attend Barry´s farewell as I am in the South Island.
R.I.P. Barry.

Graham Mora

John & Irene Cronin j

December 22, 2025

Christensen whanau condolenses to you all a very special man who we got to know through Marist rugby league our thoughts and prayers are with you all

Fred & Beryl Hamilton

December 22, 2025

Was a pleasure knowing you Barry, workmate, on the cricket pitch, at darts, and finally bowls. you were a hard man to defeat at any sport. Rest in peace my friend, Condolences to the Christensen family.

Bruce low

December 22, 2025

Another good man departed sorry to the family

Peter

December 22, 2025

To Paul and family condolences on your loss kind regards Peter and Jean utiger

Kevin Manu

December 22, 2025

Rip Barry truly a legend of Darts in Taranaki you were a great supporter of TDA in the early 80s and 90s I for one will always remember your support and respect you and Mrs Anne Clarke shared with me and a huge amount of players in that time. A true champion Barry I will always remember you as that Respect Barry

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