Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Damian and Maree, Loretta and Garry, Brendan and Bronwyne, and Rebecca, dearly loved and treasured Grandad 'Tony' of Joseph, and Christopher; Matthew and Nicole, Andrew and Zoe, and Laura and Bede; Caitlynne, and Brianna, and 'Tony the Great' Grandad to Odin. Messages to The Hill Family, PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Tony's life will be held at St Mary's Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch, on Thursday, September 18 at 1.30pm, followed by interment in the Memorial Park Cemetery, corner of Ruru Road and Cypress Street. Rosary will be held in the church, Wednesday, at 5.00pm.

Published by The Press on Sep. 16, 2025.