On August 13, 2024, at Christchurch, peacefully, six weeks short of his 80th birthday. Dearly loved son of the late Jim and Mara, loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Weston and Pat, and the late Wendy and Cedric Emerson, of Rod and Anna, Nick and June, and a loved uncle, great-uncle, and great great-uncle. Prize-winning cellist, teacher, inventor and a good and loyal friend. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Brian Sandle, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held at  Avonpark Chapel, corner of Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Tuesday, August 27, at 10.30am, burial at Ruru Lawn Cemetery to follow.