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Paul COSTIGAN Obituary

COSTIGAN, Paul Vaughan:
15.11.47 - 05.07.19
Paul Vaughan Costigan passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Friday, 5 July, 2019 after a short illness, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of 50 years and best friend of Hanatia. Adored and loved father and father-in-law of Jonathan, Mathew and Renee, Heath and Liz, Emma and Dorina. Cherished and dedicated Grandad of Isabella, Leah, Eli, Tane, Mason, Tessa, Sam, Tom and Billy. Paul was loved and a great friend of many. Our grateful thanks to Dr Blake Hsu and Dr Catherine Neal. Thank you to the dedicated team of doctors and nurses who cared for Paul in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Christchurch Hospital. Your care of our loved one was amazing. Messages may be addressed to the Costigan family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A Funeral Service and celebration of Paul's life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 10.00am.
Our hearts are broken.
Always and forever loved.
Moe mai ra e te Rangatira

Published by The Press from Jul. 8 to Jul. 10, 2019.

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Hi Hanna
Today at the service at St Peters Church Corner. Vicars Warden Dr Corin Murfitt read Paul's name out as a Canterbury Jockey club member who had recently passed. Just letting you know, Kay Hood

Kay Hood

August 4, 2019

Cos my friend. Hope you win at the races up there ! Long time friend. Ralph William Pollett

July 13, 2019

RIP me old mate

Leslie nailer

Friend

July 11, 2019

Hey Paul, I miss you sadly. You are a special gentleman, supporter, helper to me. You were a rock to me in March when you, Kelly and Tamara helped me...I will never forget your kindness and understanding....wee Celia used to love sitting on your knee, even though you protested at first....Go run around the fields with my doggie Avril Jane McNaught...she was a great listener...shell teach you to run fast again....RIP Sir....xxxx Tania heres some treats for you cos you can have them now....My thoughts are with Hana and your special family who you loved more than anything...

Tania McNaught

July 11, 2019

Very shocked and sorry to hear of PAUL'S Passing Was priiliged to have known the man some 50 plus years. He always gave the impression he was pleased to see you and im sure that was the case
He was apopular well liked man and more than a useful footballer In opposition always a challenge and always and I mean always had time to have a chat. THANKS PAUL and my love n thoughts to his wife n family ROSS BROWN

ROSS BROWN

Friend

July 10, 2019

Dear Hana and family Please accept our deepest sympathy at the very sad loss of Paul. He was a great Marist man. We have many great memories of the good old days
Bob and Jillianne Irvine
Gold Coast

Bob Irvine

July 10, 2019

Dear Hana and Family, Roger and I were so shocked when we heard Paul had died, Roger was only talking to him a few days before it has hit us with a hard blow. We have both known Paul since the 1960's and the 1980's for Roger. Rest in Peace our old friend.
Roger Hales and Jenny Rodgers

July 10, 2019

To Dear Hana and family. Deepest Sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you all. I am so shocked to hear of Pauls passing, a gorgeous man, who I will always remember by his positive, happy disposition and care and interest in everyone he came across. He will greatly missed by so many. Much Love to you Hana and family. Esmae Swanston xx

July 10, 2019

Always in our hearts

Darren Mules

July 10, 2019

Very sad to hear of Pauls passing many happy memories.Deepest sympathy to you Hanna, and family.

Gloria and Gary McGill

July 9, 2019

With deepest sympathy to Hana & Family on the loss of your beloved Paul. Remember Paul was so passionate with life ... Rest in peace dear friend, you will be missed by all and forever in our hearts >

Leta Quartermain

July 9, 2019

Sincere sympathy to Hanatia and family in the loss of Paul. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Kind regards
Ann Smith and family

ANN Smith

July 9, 2019

Thinking of you Emma and family x

Jenna Jones

July 9, 2019

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Hanna and Family for the very sad loss of Paul.
We will so miss his short stories that turned into a book but that was Paul a great guy to be around.
Norm & Jude Chadwick

July 9, 2019

To Hanna and family.
I been on the Gold Coast for 20 years but have great memories of Pauls company in my 25 years in ChCh.
Very shocked to hear of Pauls passing,too young for this guy.RIP Paul

Grant Moynihan

July 9, 2019

Deepest condolences to Paul's family you will be missed love Les Maria McGuire and Paul and Nina xx

July 9, 2019

To Hana and Family
Sincere condolences on the passing of a very good fun loving man whom I was pleased to call my friend.

Ken Fox

July 9, 2019

to Hanna and your family, we were shocked and saddened to hear of the passing away of Paul, your rock. Paul was larger than life, a tremendous friend, a heart as big as Texas, will miss him dearly. Paul will be missed by so many. heaps of love to you all, and if there is anything we can do , please don't hesitate to ask. Paul Vaughan Costigan, gone, but never forgotton.

David and Debbie Slack

July 9, 2019

To Hana and family,
Heartfelt condolences on the sudden passing of Paul. An absolute champion, so many wonderful memories of fun times together racing horses in Christchurch and more recently catching up on your visits to Sydney. Always a loyal friend - we will miss him so much.

Jane & Garth Jackson

July 8, 2019

Sorry to hear the passing of my old neighbour and friend Paul lots of good memories carol and cy nee Goode melbourne

Carol New goode

July 8, 2019

To Hana and family, sincere and loving sympathy with fun memories of work, beach and family experiences in the days that included Paul and David.
Ruth, Corinne and Roald Bolstad

July 8, 2019

My condolences to you Hana and Jono.
You're good people and good people are never forgotten.

Duncan McCormack

July 8, 2019

To Hannah, My condolences on the loss of Paul.
I will remember him as the loveable larrikin, and a very good man with innate savvy. Barry McAlister

Barry McAlister

July 8, 2019

sad it will never be raceday without Paul sympathies to family

Rayma Boyd

July 8, 2019

Hana and family my sincere sympathy in your loss. Only saw Paul a few weeks ago at a luncheon with his friends. Always the same cheerful fun loving man. Got quite a shock to hear of his passing. May he Rest In Peace

Flash

July 8, 2019

Sincere sympathy Hana and family, Kay & Marie Hood

July 8, 2019

To Hana and family,
Sincere condolences in the sudden passing of a great man.Paul was simply the best, was loved by so many and his legacy will live on for many years to come.RIP and much love Norm Withers,Raewyn and family.xx

Norm Withers

July 8, 2019

Condolences in the passing of Paul. A great guy and will be missed by many. Thoughts with you Hana and Family

Gary Cody

July 8, 2019

havent stopped crying since heard of pauls passing this morning my mate that scored a great try down the sideline xaivatier college mate close friend ever since always good for a snip heart felt sympathy to hanna and family rip paul bob webster

July 8, 2019

So sad to hear of Paul's passing. Many fond memories of time spent in Paul's company. Great bloke and friend who will be missed by all. RIP Paul, condolences to Hanatia and family.

John Goode

July 8, 2019

To Hanatia & Family My condolences to you all. Thinking of you at such a sad time. Judy Davey (Troy's mum)

July 8, 2019

My condolences to Paul's family, especially Hanna. I met Paul 40 years ago when I lived in CHCH and whilst we didn't catch up often we did enjoy meeting up at the races.
I am deeply saddened by Paul's passing and will remember him fondly.
Rest In Peace old friend.

Craig Whale

July 8, 2019

My deepest sympathy to family in the loss of a wonderful man always a smile & joke to be had with you. I was privileged to see you Paul in my duty as a phlebotomist so that was my last time to see you.Wondeful memories over the years in our school days & teenage years. Rest in Peace dear man . Kathleen Allison (née McCormack)

Kathleen Allison

July 8, 2019

COSTIGAN, Paul Vaughan:
Thank you for taking me to see if the ducks were asleep.
Thank you for buying cat food for my imaginary cat.
Thank you for constantly supplying my betting money and letting me keep the profit.
Thank you for telling the same silly jokes and stories over and over again.
Thank you for always being strong.
Thank you for being the main man in my life.
Thank you for making me live my dreams.
Thank you for being such a big part of my life.
Rest in Peace Goosey,
I love you.
— Isabella xoxo

July 10, 2019

COSTIGAN, Paul Vaughan:
15.11.47 – 5.7.19
Ko te pou o Rehua ki runga. Ko te mana o Hautekohakoha ki raro, Tipene-Matua whanau. E tangi hoturoa ana. Nga kua riro ra, he rangatira ma. Koha nui ana, he tangata pouwhirinaki a korero, pou manaaki. E moe ra e koro e.

July 10, 2019

COSTIGAN, Paul Vaughan:
15.11.47 — 05.07.19
Passed away peacefully after a short illness, aged 71 years. Dearly loved eldest son of the late Dorothy and Patrick Costigan (deceased). Much loved brother of Stephen, Mary, Patricia, Eddie, Ruth, Laura and partners. Uncle of Jane, Sarah, Reece, Ricky, Frances, Rosemary, James and Laura. Loved and respected by his many cousins and extended family.
Will be sadly missed by all.
Rest in peace.

July 8, 2019

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