On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Banbury Park Care Centre, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Julia, father and father-in-law of Nicholas and Karina, Bernard and Amy, and Alana and Justin Morel. Much loved Grandad of Ella, and Holly; Haydn and Grace, and great-grandfather of little Avery. Adored favourite uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Proud member of the LHS ’54 group, sportsman, teacher, farmer, racing enthusiast, and chief cook. Thank you to family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues, for your kindness and thoughtfulness over these last few months. It was Alan’s wish to laugh and reminisce with as many of you as possible while he was able. Thank you for the memories. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Alan Rose, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Born on Waitangi Day. Died at Matariki. A gathering to share memories will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Wednesday, June 25, at 10.30am.