On December 26 2023, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 68 years. A dearly loved and treasured husband, cherished father and father-in-law, and a dearly loved Papa to his grandchildren. Messages to The Family of Kumar Durairaj, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A Service to Celebrate Kumar's life will be held in the Christchurch City Salvation Army Community and Worship Centre, corner of Colombo and Salisbury Streets, on Wednesday, January 3, at 5.00pm. Kumar will then be buried in Chennai, India (his home), at a later date.

Published by The Press on Dec. 30, 2023.