Passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Christchurch, aged 72 years. Very dearly loved fifth son of Charles and Alice Pickworth (both deceased), brother and brother-in-law of Les and Bev (Oamaru), Mary (deceased) and Bob Dick (Dunedin), Vonnie and Earl Schluter (both deceased), John and Heather (Christchurch), Norman and Vera (deceased) (Rockhampton), Eileen and Ron Nicholson (both deceased) (Christchurch), Graham and Annette (deceased) (Oamaru), Colleen and Bayne Ornberg (Rockhampton), Don and Paula (deceased) (Dunedin), Alison and Peter Vickery (Dunback), Ross and Terri (West Melton), and loved uncle of his many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Charles' life was held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Christchurch.

Published by The Press on Oct. 18, 2025.