Passed away peacefully in his sleep, at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, on November 24, 2025, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Phyllis for 64 years, loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Geoff and Christine, Neil and Karen, Lynda (deceased) and Dave, and Kerry and Lora. Grandfather of Grant, Ashleigh, and Sam; Cameron, and Hannah; Bailey, Danielle, Nicole, and Marcus. Great-Grandfather of Kalani, Kendall, Maeve, Scarlett, and Noah. Many thanks to the staff at Diana Isaac Retirement Village for their compassionate care of Mark. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mark Houston, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation has taken place. Mark's family invite you to join them for a casual celebration of his life, with details to be advised. Mark's family invite you to join them for a casual celebration of his life at Founders Cafe and Bar, 310 Sawyers Arms Road, Bishopdale, on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 5.00pm.

Published by The Press on Nov. 29, 2025.