Christopher Robert (Chris) HOLLINGUM
11 October 1949 – 27 December 2025, at Marlborough Hospice.
A loving husband to Vonda; cherished father to Ashley (Ash), Olivia, and her partner Hamish;
grandfather to baby Mason Clark; and “Daddy” to Zoey.
Messages to the Hollingum family c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7204, or via www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
Special thanks to Dr Vicky Samuels, the staff at Marlborough Hospice, Denise and Chris Maher,
and Maralyn Sowden. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marlborough Hospice Trust via their website would be appreciated or may be made at the service.
A farewell service for Chris will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services,
15 Boyce Street, on Wednesday 31 December at 11.30am, followed by a private interment.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Springlands Chapel
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street
Blenheim
Wednesday 31 December 2025
11.30am
From - Ross Chandler
My thoughts are with Vonda and Chris' family and his friends at this sad time of his passing.
It was a privilege to have worked with Chris at Simcox Construction before retiring.
My sincere condolences.
Ross Chandler
From - Grant Hood & Carolyn Bond-Hood
Dear Vonda, Ash and Olivia,
We were so sorry to hear of Chris Hollingum (Chew)’s passing.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.
Chris will be remembered for his unwavering loyalty to Doug Hood Ltd, his wonderful sense of humor, and his dedicated hard work. It was a privilege to have known and worked alongside him, and we know his presence will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Our thoughts are with you and your family as you navigate this loss.
If there is anything we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
With deepest sympathy,
Grant & Carolyn Hood
