Kevin Joseph O'BYRNE

FUNERAL HOME

The Little Kiwi Funeral Co.

Christchurch, Canterbury

Kevin O'BYRNE Obituary

After a very brief illness, Kevin passed away at Nurse Maude Hospice on Thursday, January 8, 2026, aged 73. He was a much-loved father of Blair, and grandad of his amazing grandchildren, Tommy, Lacey, and Willow. Loved son of the late Joe and Catherine, and brother and brother-in-law of Lyn and Jim Richardson, Helen and Ian Gardiner (deceased), Pat and Carolyn, and uncle of his many nephews and nieces. He was a loved and cherished friend of his former wife Cherie, and loved friend of Jodie. Donations to Nurse Maude Hospice gratefully accepted at https://www.nursemaude.org.nz/donate Messages to the O'Byrne family, C/- PO Box 10335, Christchurch 8145. As per Kevin's wish a private cremation has taken place.

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Published by The Press on Jan. 14, 2026.

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Christine and Richard

January 15, 2026

Sending our deepest condolences to you and all your family , big hugs

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Gavin McClung

January 14, 2026

So sorry for the loss of Kevin. Seeing the message bought back a lot of great memories of the time we spent with the O´Byrne family when we lived in Clearbrook street . Friday night fish and chips. Regards Gavin McClung and family

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