Christine Anne Buzan (nee Holmes)
24/09/1955 – 15/03/2026
Chris was born in Gore, Southland and passed away in Blenheim, Marlborough surrounded by loved ones.
Dearly loved wife of John. Loved Mum of Damian and Aimee, mother-in-law of John and Patreeya.
Adored Nana of Cashel and Astrid.
The family wish to acknowledge the team at Hospice Marlborough, the Medical team at Wairau Hospital and the Doctors at Springlands Health for their nurturing support and care.
Messages to the Buzan Family c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
In lieu of flowers donations to the Marlborough Hospice Trust would be appreciated
and can be made via their website or at the funeral service.
A funeral service for Chris will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services,
15 Boyce Street, Blenheim on Friday 20th March at 2pm followed by private cremation.
The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Springlands Chapel
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street
Blenheim
Friday 20 March 2026
2.00pm
Please note, three camera views are available when watching a service at our Springlands Chapel.
From - Cathrina Lynch
John and family, My deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. She was always so happy and generous. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her when she was at West Gore School.
From - Laura Lucas
My beautiful great aunt, I have no words. We are both saddened and shocked at the news of your passing.
We have shared some beautiful memories including yours and johns stay with us in England.
And the family gathering last August. I will miss our chats and emails and all of the laughs we shared.
I hope that you are somewhere amazing, at peace, with Bill and Mary.
Sending love to John, Aimee and Damien and family.
We may be over the waters, but always here for you all.
All our love always, Laura, Fran, Charlie, Raya and family. Xxxx
From - Charlie & Janet Leith
Hi John
Sorry to hear the sad news
Such a lovely Southern Girl
Janet and I can’t make it to the funeral we are in Mosgiel for Janet’s mums funeral
Sadly no more games nights with Chris
Thinking of you
Charlie & Janet
From - Barbara Lampe
Wishing you all my condolences in the passing of Chris.
I worked with her when I was a teachers aide. A beautiful lady.
From - Tanya Borck
My condolences to John and Chris's family. It was a privilege to call Chris my friend.
From - Chris Downs
Deepest Sympathy John on the passing of Chris. Her loss will be felt deeply by all of your family.
Remembering times shared with her as a neighbour and fellow caravaner.
Taken too soon.
From - Marianne Kerwin
So sorry to hear about the passing of my pool buddy. Condolences to the family.
From - Kaye and Euan Dickson
We were so saddened and shocked to hear of Chris’s passing. Such a huge hole left in all of your lives.
Although we didn’t see a lot of Chris in Marlborough, we remember her fondly from school days in Gore.
Our heartfelt sympathy to John and all the family.
From - Barbara Renfrew
Sincerest sympthy to John and family at this very sad time.
Chris was a ray of sunshine when 'relieving' at Witherlea School.
She will be deeply missed by many.
From - Donna Lucas
We are all so very saddened that Chris has passed, may she rest in peace.
Thank you for the lovely memories we shared, you will always be in our hearts 💕
Sending condolences to John, Aimee, Damien and all the family, love and hugs from your family in England,
we are all thinking of you, and willing you a strength that Chris would want you to have, look after yourselves,
All our love Dennis, Donna, Robert and all of our family X
From - Cheryn Bogard
I am so saddened to hear that Christine has passed.
My thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
From - Gina Leiataua
I am thinking of you all at this heartbreaking time and am very saddened to hear of Chris’ passing.
Some of my fondest teaching memories were working next door to her at Whitney Street school.
A lot of laughs and fun times were had.
Thank you Chris for taking me under your wing.
Rest in love. Gina xxx
From - Gerrit &Wil Kruithoed
Warm condolences from Whakatane, to John Aimee Damen and families,
remembering lovely shared times in Whakatane and Blenheim
Gerrit and Wil Kruithoed.
From - Lou Stuart (nee Holmes)
For our beautiful cousin Chris, only 8 months ago we were enjoying your stay with us in the UK.
What a wonderful time we all had together. Talking, laughing and sharing stories, we even visited your old school.
It seems so unreal that you have passed, we are all devastated 💔 such a sunny beautiful soul gone too soon.
We will treasure those memories so much. Sleep peacefully now beautiful cuz.
Sending love to John, Aimee, Damien and your beautiful grandchildren.
Lou, Dave, and Charlotte and family xxxxxx
From - Kelli Rollinson
So sorry to hear the news of Chris’s passing. Such fond memories of working with her in Whakatane.
A beautiful vibrant person who radiated joy.
Thoughts with John & family x
From - Mike Voss
Hi Mate, really sad to read about Christine, I always had plenty of respect for Christine, feel for you and your family.
Will be thinking of you on Friday.
Best Wishes Vosso.
From - Janet Asghar
Chris, it been a privilege to be part of your life for 60 years.
I am going to miss you terribly.
Goodbye my friend.
We were very saddened and shocked to hear beautiful Chris had passed away.
We remember the great times we had with you when you were living in Whakatane.
Our deepest condolences and prayers to you John, and family Aimee and Damian.
Your loss of a beautiful wife and mother Is immeasurable.
Sending all our love,
Frances and John Galbraith, ÅŒhope Beach
From - Heather and Russell Gibbs
It is with heavy hearts we send our love and thoughts to you all on the loss of a
beautiful wife, mother, mother in law and nana and friend.
We will treasure the memories of our time together on our Easter forays.
From - Paula Ferguson
To John and family.
What shock to read of Chris's passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad thing.
My memories of teaching with Chris are full of fun and laughter.
There was always that twinkle in her eyes and that gorgeous grin.
Rest in peace.
From - Beverley Ridgway
So very Sad that our lovely Cousin has passed. Fond memories of such a beautiful soul.
Condolences to John and all the family. From all of us in England. 💜
From - Bev Waters
My condolences to John, Damian and Aimee.
What a beautiful tribute for Chris.
Sending my love and support from afar. Xox
From - Margaret and Malcolm Campbell
A lovely and fitting service. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
From - Jim Hasseldine
To John and family, we are so sorry to see this news about Christine
and send our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Jim and Dorothy Hasseldine
From - Jenny Turnbull
My sincere condolences to John and family on the loss of this beautiful soul. When I was a kid,
Chris was one of my favourite teachers at Mataura Primary School and inspired me to become a
primary teacher too (before she left to have Damian, yes it was that many moons ago!).
It was an absolute thrill to then, as a young teacher, find myself working alongside her at West Gore School.
Chris was always fair, kind and caring, and genuinely had the interests of the children at the heart of her teaching.
She was a wonderful colleague and I will always hold fond memories of her,
and I’m sure any who knew her will feel the same.
Aroha nui, Jenny Turnbull, Gore
From - Barry and Jenny Irvine
Condolences John and family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
From - Sandra Dickinson
Our sincere sympathy to you John & family.
From David & Sandra Dickinson
From - Bronwyn Jones
Dear John, Aimee and Damien.
So very sorry to read of the passing of your Christine, such a vibrant, happy influence.
Love and sympathy
Peter and Bronwyn Jones.
From - Nancy Morgan
Sympathy to John, Damien and Aimee on the death of Chris. She was a loved friend and colleague especially in our Gore Main days.
Love to you all.
Nancy Morgan
