Roland McGURK Obituary

Of Lincoln; formerly of Bankside. On January 23, 2026, peacefully at Elmswood Retirement Village, aged 88 years. Cherished husband of the late Rana for 61 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Michael, John and Anisa, Matthew and Melinda, Erin and Justin Kreft, and Lucy and Sean Scanlon. Beloved grandad of Hugo, Archie, Scarlett, Ruby and Matt, Harry, Molly, Sam, Harriet, Tom and Jack. Much loved brother of Peter McGurk and Freda McGurk, and brother-in-law of Peter Shaw and the late Ross Shaw.
Sincere thanks to the staff of Elmswood Hospital for their care, respect, and patience. Messages for the McGurk family may be sent care of PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. Livestream of the funeral is available via johnrhind.co.nz on Roland (Dave) McGurk's notice in "Upcoming Funerals". Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick's Catholic Church, corner of Gerald Street and West Belt, Lincoln, on Thursday, January 29 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment at Lincoln Cemetery.