On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, peacefully, and surrounded by the love of his family and friends, aged 21 years. Cherished son of Sonya, and Scott, loved older brother of Blake, adored grandson of Ron and Lynn Jarvis, and Roslyn Cambridge and Johnny Ford, loved nephew of the late Tarns, Monique, Chloe, and Cassandra, loved cousin of Trey, Will, Molly, Maisy, Leo, Sophie, Brianna, Georgia, Sophia, and baby Finley, loved and devoted friend to so many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jesse Ford, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Our thanks to the ICU team at Christchurch Hospital for their heartfelt compassion and dedication. In lieu of flowers, donations to Jesse's Give a Little page would be appreciated, and may be made online at
givealittle.co.nz. The memorial service to celebrate Jesse's life will be held at Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Friday, March 6, at 2.30pm.

Published by The Press on Mar. 4, 2026.