Rangi DOWNES Obituary

In our youth, Rangi and I played roller hockey together, worked together on more than one occasion, and Rangi put on my stag party in his Pages Rd home nearly 60 years ago. Last time I spoke to him was in Picton a while back. He was a good friend, and fun to know. Sorry to read of his passing, I´ll raise a glass in remembrance. PT

In our youth, Rangi and I played roller hockey together, worked together on more than one occasion, and Rangi put on my stag party in his Pages Rd home nearly 60 years ago. Last time I spoke to him was in Picton a while back. He was a good friend, and fun to know. Sorry to read of his passing, I´ll raise a glass in remembrance. PT

We've known Rangi for over 20 years and he was also a great friend to my parents Alan and Rose Cracknell. What a character! and a man who had done a huge amount of living and lived a very full life and was a joy to know. He'll be talking up a storm in heaven. Rangi, you will be missed.

Rangi was with us at Cunliffe House Retirement Home for most of his last couple of years. Rangi was quite a character. Residents and staff are all very sad to have lost him. May Rangi rest in perpetual peace.

Addington Convent memories of long ago. The only Maori family there at that time I believe. Good blokes

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Rangi passed away peacefully in Christchurch Hospital. Son of the late Henry and the late Catherine, brother of the late George and the late Hori. Respected by his extended family in NZ and Australia and his many friends. Cremation has taken place. Thanks to staff at Cunliffe House for his care. Messages to The Late Rangi Downes, PO Box 130027, Christchurch 8140.