Obituaries

Chris “Chrissy” Heenan
Passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2025, aged 61 years. Adored daughter of the late Ernie and Judy. Beloved sweetheart of Hank, treasured Mum of Mana, and fun Steppe of Isaac, Grandma to Isla, and Reggie. Loved and cherished sister of Mike and Di, Matt, Jane, Ang, Liz, Cath and Pete, Di, and Sarah and Kevin. Generous, loving Aunt to Jane, and Rebecca; Cam, and Matt Yates; Alex, and Richie Clarke; John, Sophie, Kate, and Mollie McBride; Joe, and Tom Harper; Lily, and Hatti Wallis; and Anthony, Pat, and Josh Davidson. Loved Chrissy of Sydney, Henry, Jack, Abby, Luka, Poppy, Tilly, Eli, Alina, and Grace and Norah. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Chris Heenan, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545, or made online at deaths.press.co.nz, under Chris’ obituary. In lieu of flowers, donations to KidsCan in memory of Chris would be appreciated and may be made directly online at: kidscan.org.nz. You are welcome to join us for a celebration of Chris’ life in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Monday, March 24, at 10.30am.