On September 30, 2025 passed away peacefully, aged 94 years. Much loved husband of Valerie. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Rachele, Angela and Stuart, and Stewart, Grandfather of Matt, Jennie, Nathan, Aaron, Hayden, Caitlin, Ethan and Poppy, and Great-Grandfather of Logan, Alex and Orion. Special thanks to the hospital staff at Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals, and to those at Bupa Parklands who helped keep Ken comfortable through his last weeks. A private funeral was held on Tuesday, October 7 at The Hornby Club and it is intended to have a celebration of life in a few weeks time. If you have messages for to family, or if you would like information on the yet to be held Celebration of life, these may be emailed to
[email protected].

Published by The Press on Oct. 8, 2025.