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Peter KRISTENSEN Obituary
Formerly of Ohingaiti
It is with love and sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Morten (Mort) Kristensen, aged 85, on 26 September 2025 at Palmerston North Hospital. Mort is survived by his beloved wife, Jocelyn; his sister Gretta; his children and their families, Brenden and Rachael, Duane and Margot, and Leigh; and his cherished grandchildren, Jamie, Fletcher, Ashley, and Ruby. At Mort's request, a private family funeral will be held on Wednesday 1 October 2025 at 10.30am which you are invited to join via livestream on Mort's tribute page at www.beauchamp.co.nz/tributes
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter KRISTENSEN
13 Entries
Kathryn and Philson Marsh
October 4, 2025
Sincere sympathy Jocelyn and family from us both. Our love to you all at this time.
Barry& Diane Bartlett
October 2, 2025
So sorry to hear of Mort´s passing. Loved his cheerful banter. A lovely man. Condolences to you all. Treasure the memories
Keith & Marion Jensen
October 1, 2025
Our Condolences to you Jocelyn and your family, our memories go back to when we first met through Mort's sister Doris, and Trevor Collis, his was a life well lived. Love and sympathy from Keith and Marion Jensen
Robyn McQuilkin
October 1, 2025
So sorry to hear of your dear Morts passing. Praying that God will comfort and strengthen you, Joselyn,. in the days ahead. Robyn McQuilkin
The Steady as you Go class
October 1, 2025
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Jocelyn and her family.
Mary-Anne Brice
October 1, 2025
Thinking of you, Jocelyn and your family at this sad time. Treasure the memories. Sincerest Sympathies.
Janice and Bill Jones
October 1, 2025
Our deepest condolences go out to Jocelyn and family for Morts passing.
Valerie Wilkie
September 30, 2025
Jocelyn, condolences to you and the family as you farewell as special man. May God bless you all. Valerie
Milson Combined Church
September 30, 2025
Dear Jocelyn & family
Thinking of you all as you farewell Mort. Treasure all the special times and memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tanya Collins
September 30, 2025
Jocelyn
Sorry to hear about Morts passing, he was a great guy especially in the company of all the other neighbour's who have passed (too many to name). Sincere condolences, he will be missed.
Bev Pawluk
September 30, 2025
Deepest sympathy and love to you all Jocelyn.
Bev and Roger and the Wairoa Wilson family.xxx
Diane Hales
September 30, 2025
To Jocelyn and families
My thoughts are with you all with the passing of Mort. Fond memories being a neighbour at Ohingaiti RIP
Diane Hales
Neville and Stella Berendt
September 30, 2025
Condolences to Jocelyn and family. Mort was a good kiwi man.
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