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Desmond Leslie "Des" PETERS

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Desmond PETERS Obituary

ONZM - On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, surrounded by his family, aged 81 years. Much loved husband of Kathreen Pauline (KP), cherished father of Jodie, and Abbie, father-in-law of Yannick Pralong (Switzerland), adored grandfather of Lilly. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Desmond Peters, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. We wish to express special thanks and gratitude to all the staff at Nurse Maude Hospital for all their care and attention in Des's last weeks. Private cremation has been held. A farewell event will be organised for later in the year – date to be advised.

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Published by Taranaki Daily News on Jan. 24, 2026.

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daniel houghton

Yesterday

Went to NPBHS with Des for 4 years, we lived 3 houses up in Parsons st. New Plymouth. We had a great time with him and my two younger brothers Keith
& Robin, Dennis Chuen , John Ward. Best wishes for his family for the future.
Daniel and Lee Houghton

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Peter Bringans Brisbane

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Sorry to hear about Des. Knew him well when I lived in Hawera in the 1970´s and belonged to SMC. He was a great bloke. Sympathy to Pauline and family.

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ONZM - In Christchurch on Wednesday 14th January 2026, in his 82nd year. Loved only son of Leslie and Hazel Peters (both dec). Nephew of Grace and Ralph Gayton; Amy and Bob Bowen; Alick and Madge Peters; Oma and Pat Locke, Hugh and Jill Peters (all dec); Jim Peters (dec) and Velda. Fondly remembered by his 17 cousins. A private service has been held. RIP Des.

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 Burnside, Christchurch 8053