van Stijn, Christianus Cornelis Maria (Chris)
- on December 25, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Treasured sole-mate of the late Brenda, adored father of Lynn, Sharon, Tracey and "adopted daughter" Michelle.

Beloved Opa of Kayla, Stacey and Vernon, Keesha and Bradley, and Paige. Proud Overgrootvader of Meredith. Loved brother and uncle.

Special thanks to the staff of the Mornington Medical Centre, Dunedin District nurses and the Otago Hospice for the support given to both Chris and the family as we fulfilled his last wish.

In the presence of family and friends, a special ceremony was held yesterday, Friday, December 29th.

In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to the Cancer Society, PO Box 6258, Dunedin.

Messages to the van Stijn Family may be left on Chris's tribute page above or posted to c/- 90 Brockville Road, Dunedin.

"Eternally reunited with Brenda"

Hope and Sons

Funeral Directors

Dunedin - Mosgiel - Palmerston

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 29/12/2017 1:00 p.m. Dignity Chapel Corner Isadore and Middleton Roads Dunedin