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Drown, Bruce Leslie
It is with great sadness to advise that one of our treasured NZSDTA Life Members, Bruce Drown, passed away peacefully on Monday 21st July 2025.
The NZSDTA extends our sincerest condolences to Bruce's family and friends at this difficult time.
A service will be held at Gentle Touch Funeral Services, 920 Heretaunga Street West, Hastings on Thursday the 24th July at 10am.
John Chittock (Otago Centre)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce our great Tōtara tree has fallen on Friday, August 23, 2024. Loved husband and best mate of Lizzy, loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Becks and Dicko, Barb and Mike, Krist, and treasured Grandad of Charlie and Max; Isaiah and Kobe.
"An incredible stockman to his much-loved animals."
A service to celebrate John's life will be held at The Terrace Primary School, 46 Marslin Street, Alexandra, on Friday, August 30, at 4.00pm.
The NZSDTA extends sincerest condolences to Liz and the extended Chittock families and friends.
Neil Evans (Omihi, Canterbury)
It is with enormous sadness to advise of the passing of Neil Evans, on Monday 22 July 2024, as a result
of a tragic accident at home.
Neil was well respected and extremely successful dog trialist and good friend of so many in our sport.
The NZSDTA extends our sincerest condolences to Marg, Andrew & Amy, Anna & Brendan and their extended families and friends.
With respect the Evans family have requested privacy as they navigate their way through this tragedy.
A service to honour and celebrate Neil's life will be held on Monday 29th July 2024 @ 1.30pm at the Omihi Community Hall, 9 Reeces Road, Omihi, Canterbury.
Rick Orr (Canterbury)
It is with tremendous sadness to advise of the sudden and unexpected passing of Rick Orr, on Wednesday 19th June 2024.
Rick was a valued member of the New Zealand Dog Trial Association Executive Committee, the Waikari Collie Club, the Canterbury Sheep Dog Trial Association and very recently judged the Zig Zag Hunt at the New Zealand Championships.
The NZSDTA extends our sincerest condolences to Deb, Vanessa & Mike, Ash & Tamara and their extended families and friends.