In Memory of

Dion Tutuiri Church

02 Mar 1968 - 09 Sep 2011

Profile Image

Dion (43) will be remembered as a champion New Zealand horseman and well-liked rodeo identity. In his rodeo career from 1985 to 2004 he won15 all-round titles and was also a regular bareback, steer-wrestling and bull-riding champion. Horsemanship is in the blood with Dion's father and three brothers also champions in the sport. He died of a suspected heart attack while working in a shed in Palmerston. He is survived by his wife and four children.

This page has been archived - sponsor page

A Memory Tree is proud to support

  • Christian Blind Mission
  • New Zealand Red Cross
  • Heart Foundation
  • Cancer Society of New Zealand
  • Victim Support
  • Coastguard New Zealand
  • Ronald McDonald House
  • Kidney Kids
  • Skylight
  • Arthritis New Zealand
  • Parkinson's New Zealand
  • New Zealand Land Search & Rescue
  • Epilepsy New Zealand
  • Samaritans New Zealand
  • Asthma Foundation
  • Look Good Feel Better
  • Orphans Aid International
  • Save the Children
  • Christchurch Heart Institute
  • Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand
See more...