Raewyn, Fond memories of our Papatoetoe days running with the YMCA running the Rotorua and Hawaiian marathon also holiday at Pihia. A wonderful service. You family did you proud. Rest In Peace Chris

Absolutely beautiful service. We laughed and cried with you all. A real tribute to our treasured friend.

Beautiful service and eulogies from everyone. Uncle Chris will be missed, but his life and character will live on in our memories of him. RIP and fly high x

Dear Craigy and family, I wish I could be with you today to farewell Chris. When the flights were cancelled this morning due to fog I was gutted. Chris was a larger than life figure to me. At turns hilarious, courageous and immense in his presence. I know he loved you Craigy - and I will never forget him facing off with your neighbors who were trying shut down a CIAO concert on your back lawn. He may not have 'got it' but he absolutely got it where it mattered. He was our Malcolm McLaren. All my love.

Chris, it was a pleasure getting to know you, will miss you and your bubbly and careing personality forever. You gave us the best memories from Rotorua , with Raewyn and your family. So glad that my little ones also got to know you! In loving memory: Paula, Casandra, Caramia, Vivica, Vesku, my parents, and Anetka.

Dear Raewyn & co, My deepest condolences to you. I will always remember Chris as my ”kiwi-papa” and all the fun we had. My thoughts are with you. Rip Chris Casandra

Thank you Pampa, we love you and will miss you.

We will miss you, old friend, both popping in to see us expectantly, with stories of you & Raewyn's adventures & tall stories, too. Lots of great fun memories of our early years, together with our Families in Blockhouse Bay & Baylynn. Our Love & Hugs are with you Raewyn & Family, at this very hard time. A huge hole in your hearts, that can never be filled, but beautiful memories will see you through these trying times. Our Craig, Scott, Sharon & especially Christine as you gave her the 1st job she ever had in Kaurilands Dairy, send their love too. We will be watching on Saturday but sadly, we cannot be there with you all. Wonderful Memories. Brian, Marlene & Family, Bay of Islands.

Dear Raewyn and family Our condolences to you all. We have many great memories of the Cossie Club picnics, Sunday night dinners at The Valencia and seeing you go off to The Butchers Ball each year with Mum & Dad. RIP Chris.

To Raewyn and Family Please accept our deepest sympathy at this very sad time. Our thoughts are with you all Russell and Katrina

Love you Dad. I will give you a great eulogy on Saturday as my tribute to you

To Raewyn and family Please accept our sincere sympathy at this very sad time Our thoughts are with you all Russell and Katrina Bentlley