Passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by family after a courageous fight, aged 59 years. Adored husband of Michelle, and much loved father of Kyle, and Bailey. Youngest son of Philip and Germaine Hodge (both deceased). Brother of Joanne Hodge, Barry Hodge,

Vicki Tyler, and Trevor Hodge. Messages may be addressed to: The family of Darrin Hodge, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated, and may be made online at cancer.org.nz. The family would like to thank Dr Sarah Howard for her wonderful care of Darrin, and all the doctors and nurses at Nurse Maude Hospice, who looked after Darrin in his final days. A funeral service for Darrin will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, August 5 at 2.00pm. As per Darrin’s request, please include some colour in your attire.

To watch a livestream of the service, please click here.