On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, peacefully at Holmwood Rangiora, aged 90 years. Loved husband of Llyween for 60 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Christian and Maria, Mitchell and Wendy (Kent, UK), adored Grandad of Natalie, Daisy, Nicole, and Benjamin. Loved son of the late Arthur and Wynne Couper, loved brother-in-law of Rex (deceased), Wally, Sue, and their families, loved uncle, neighbour, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ron Couper, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Special thanks to the staff at St. John, Access Community Health, and at Holmwood, for their care and professionalism. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated, and may be made online at
cancer.org.nz. The memorial service for Ron will be held at Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Friday, August 29, at 2.30pm.

Published by The Press on Aug. 23, 2025.