On October 16, 2025, passed away peacefully after a short illness, at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 53 years. Gorgeous husband of Penny, loving Dad and best friend of Tyler. Amazing brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Sera, Paul and Jenny, Brent and Keralee, Cherie and Trevor, Nic and Grant, Murray and Andrea, and a loved uncle. Loved son of the late Janice and Colin, son-in-law of Trish and the late Tone. Craig will be missed by his extended family, and his treasured friends.
"Safe journey to the waves beyond"
Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Craig Hobbs, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Craig's life will be held at the Sumner Surf Livesaving Club, 301 Main Road, Sumner, on Wednesday, October 22, at 1.00pm. Private cremation to follow.

Published by The Press on Oct. 18, 2025.