On October 16, 2025, passed away peacefully after a short illness, at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 53 years.  Gorgeous husband of Penny, loving Dad and best friend of Tyler.  Amazing brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Sera, Paul and Jenny, Brent and Keralee, Cherie and Trevor, Nic and Grant, Murray and Andrea, and a loved uncle.  Loved son of the late Janice and Colin, son-in-law of Trish and the late Tone. Craig will be missed by his extended family, and his treasured friends.

“Safe journey to the waves beyond”

Messages may be addressed to:  The family of the late Craig Hobbs, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  A celebration of Craig’s life will be held at the Sumner Surf Livesaving Club, 301 Main Road, Sumner, on Wednesday, October 22, at 1.00pm.  Private cremation to follow.