Desmond Percival (Des) BUCKNER
Please join us in celebrating Des Buckner's life
Buckner Desmond (Des) Percival. JP. Major (ret) The Salvation Army.
PROMOTED TO GLORY
Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 26th 2025.
Dearly loved husband of Cherie (nee Goodall of Riwaka) and loving father of Shane, Glen, Aaron and Vanessa McGrath, and adopted father of Vicky Rendell-Goodhew. Loved father-in-law of Sarah Wylie, Sheryl, Kirsten, Blair and Murray. Adored Grandad to Sam and Toby; Joel and Ella; Connor and Eli; Liam and Lachlan; Gareth and Adrian.
Loved brother of Bruce and beloved member of the Goodall family.
As a committed Salvation Army Officer, he has given lifelong service to God and the community. He was a highly regarded Rotarian for 57 years.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online only, to the Christchurch City Salvation Army Corps towards further youth work, https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/corps/christchurch-city-corps/.
A service to celebrate Des’ life will be held in the Christchurch City Corps Citadel 853 Colombo Street on Saturday November 1st 2025 at 11am, followed by private cremation.
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