On August 24, 2024, after a short illness, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, in his 64th year. Much loved son of the late Cedric and Wendy, unique elder brother of Julie Caukwell, Martin, Tim, and James Emerson. Special uncle of Gemma, Ben, and Jasmine Caukwell; Joel Beardsley, and Louisa and Katja Emerson, great-uncle, nephew, and a community character. Sincere thanks to the medical team at Christchurch Public Hospital for their compassionate care of Adrian. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Adrian Emerson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Adrian’s life will be held in the Aranui/Garden City Seventh-day Adventist Church, corner Pages and Rowan Avenue, on Friday, September 6, at 10.30am, burial to follow at Ruru Lawn cemetery.