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Title: Death Notice- The Press Christchurch
Post by: Nanafos on Sunday 08 July 18 00:05 BST (UK)

Hi, Please would someone lookup a death notice in The Press on 17 December 2003 for William BOWDEN. I would just like the date & where the death occurred Thank you, Nanafos

Title: Re: Death Notice- The Press Christchurch
Post by: Janette on Sunday 08 July 18 01:26 BST (UK)

As cremations are not listed in the Christchurch cemeteries database you could try emailing the Cremation Society

https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/family-history/funeral-directors-and-crematoria/

If he was cremated they will be able to tell you who the FD was and contacting them should give you a copy of the death notice,

Cheers Janette

Title: Re: Death Notice- The Press Christchurch
Post by: Nanafos on Sunday 08 July 18 03:16 BST (UK)

Hi Janette,
Thank you, I am aware of contacting the Cremations Society but for the one I'm requesting I don't think he passed in NZ.
Regards Nanafos

Title: Re: Death Notice- The Press Christchurch
Post by: Janette on Sunday 08 July 18 03:48 BST (UK)

Another alternative is to contact a librarian

https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/contact-us/

As you have the name and date they may be willing to look it up for you

Cheers Janette

Title: Re: Death Notice- The Press Christchurch
Post by: Nanafos on Monday 09 July 18 00:49 BST (UK)

Hi Janette,

Thank you I'll try them. Regards Nanafos

Title: Re: Death Notice- The Press Christchurch
Post by: Jean Price on Sunday 15 July 18 23:57 BST (UK)

Hello Nanafos,

As I have one or two Bowden's in my tree I was interested in the name, but he is not one of mine.
"Memory Tree" cannot help you - they must have has a glitch in their system at the time.
There is a William G Bowden commemorated at the Cenotaph in Auckland - http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/84825 (http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/84825)
Perhaps they could help.
Regards
Jean

Title: Re: Death Notice- The Press Christchurch
Post by: Nanafos on Monday 16 July 18 00:15 BST (UK)

Hi Jean,
Thank you for your reply, I have found the death notice so all good.
Regards Nanafos