Christopher JENKINS Obituary

Steve, Bronwyn and wider family. Sincere condolences. Chris was a classmate at Hawera High. Always a fabulous smile and sparkling eyes. Years later..no change!! Rest in Peace Chris.

Deepest sympathy to all Chris´s family I new him from Hawera day school and social and he´s was always the same happy bloke only sorry I haven´t seen him in many years but have very many happy memories of our times together Robin and Chris Harding

My heart felt condolences to Priscilla and family. I worked with Chris on the tanker terminal in recent years. Chris was a great bloke. We spent many hours talking (of all things) about our passion for finding, cutting, splitting and stacking firewood, and how much of it our wives loved to burn. Rest in peace.

Bronwyn and Steve and Chris´s family very sincere sympathy in the loss of Chris, my thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.
Always such a lovely man.
Sharleen Robinson

I only met Chris a handful of times but I knew he was an absolute gem. He was so very kind to me, a complete stranger, when I needed help - one of those rare people whose warmth and goodness just shine through. Sending love to Priscilla and the whole family xxx

I'm deeply saddened to hear about Chris's passing. He was a truly special person, and I will always treasure the time we spent windsurfing together-those moments of freedom, laughter, and connection with the sea will stay with me forever. It pains me that I can't be there for the funeral, as I´m currently in France, but please know that my thoughts and heart are with all of you during this difficult time.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

I shore with Chris in the 70,s and was a great guy to work with. Always joking and laughing made the day go much quicker. One of life´s good barstards. Go easy Chris will never forget you

Condolences to Pricilla and family, and the Jenkins family.
Fond memories of Chris from Hawera days and then years later as a work colleague at Port Taranaki. Chris always appeared to enjoy life to the fullest with a calm demeanour.

Good bye Chris. You were a fine man. I really enjoyed our night shift talks about shearing and coffee.

I'm so saddened to hear of Chris's passing, condolences to you Priscilla & family, he always spoke so highly of you all. I worked with Chris during my time at Port Taranaki. In 2016 after the container trade had nearly ended, I was stationed to NKTT to "help" Chris, Paul and Tony while I awaited my maternity leave to start - a period of about 6 months. I don't think I was much help but I enjoyed my time with the guys learning the workings of the tanker terminal. Chris was such a genuine nice guy, nothing was ever an issue and he always had time for a chat. I remember one morning when I got to work, Chris announced he was taking me to lunch, he kinda winked as he said it and looked keenly out the window to the big tanker that had arrived overnight. He said we wouldn't go aboard and do our checks till after 11:30, that way lunch would be on offer. Sure enough, half an hour later we were seated at the captains table enjoying a buffet lunch! I couldn't believe it, 10yrs of going aboard container ships and getting nothing but the odd can of coke! All in a days work for Chris. Rest easy mate, surf the windy waves of heaven x
Amanda Gunn

So sorry to hear of Chris's passing he will be remembered by many for that huge infectious smile of his .Condolences to Chris's family and the extended Jenkins family
R.I.P Chris. John Ranford

I was fortunate enough to work alongside Chris at Port Taranaki from 2001 until 2015. His wisdom, courage, and kindness quickly became evident to me as various events unfolded at NKTT including ship malfunctions, protests, and cargo loading challenges. The Tanker Terminal Twins, Paul and Chris, and their colleagues, and faithful cat "Colins", saw that order was restored and tragedies avoided. As a newly minted CEO at the port I was grateful for Chris's calm and knowledgeable approach. Sleep well my friend, and give us a wave as we peddle past. With love, Roy and Annette.

We are so sorry to hear of Chris's passing such a shock. Such a lovely man taken way too soon.
Our Love and condolences to Priscilla and family, thinking of you at this tragic time.
RIP Chris

So sorry to read Chris has pass thinking off all the family at this sad time

I'm so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. I knew Chris from my time in Security at Port Taranaki. He was a genuinely nice guy and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. RIP, my friend.

Another good guy leaves the Hawera rearing grounds, Hawera Technical High School. Farewell Chris.

My thoughts are with you Priscilla & Family, hold tight to your precious memories,
Annette Corbett

Sorry to hear of Chris´s passing, he was a nice guy always with a smile.
Maybe he and Dave can hit the basketball court again.
Hugs to all

My condolences to Priscilla and all the family, a true gentleman has left us. I met Chris for the first time, back in the days of Shell BP Todd, at Kapuni. As time passes by, changes have been made for us, my employment with SBPT (changed to STOS), I was redundant. I then met Chris again at Port Taranaki, 1995, Chris, a Newton King Tanker Terminal Superintendant and I with Communitcation / Security. The memory gates open again. Working as team within the Newton King Tanker Terminal building our Communitcation / Security team and the Newton King Tanker Terminal Superintendants, we were a great team. Fond memories made of the many years at Port Taranaki. Rest In Peace Chris, you will be sadly missed, not forgotten.

My thoughts are with you Priscilla & all the extended whanau for the loss of your beloved husband, father & grandfather. RIP Chris

A good man. Thinking of you Priscilla and sending our love.

Our thoughts are with you Priscilla and family on your very sad loss.
Denise and Beau