Bishop Brian Ruane Carrell

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Burwood Hospital. Dearly loved husband of May, father and father-in-law of Peter and Teresa, Martin and Greta, Benjamin and Lynda, Anne-Marie and Brent, and Amanda. Loved grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 10. Brother and brother-in-law of Robin and Susan, Anthony (deceased) and Chris, and Terry and Sue.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7)

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Brian Carrell, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Brian’s life of 92 years, will be held at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, on Monday, September 8, at 10.30am, family burial to follow.