(RNZN B23024): On November 16, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by his loving whanau. Cherished and dearly loved husband of Dale, much loved father and father-in-law of Logan and Bek, Nick and Imogen, Lucas and Abby, treasured Grandad of Bryce, Jay, Wynnie, and Beau. Many thanks to the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice for their care and compassion. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Derek Rule, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated, and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz. A funeral service to celebrate Derek’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, November 21, at 10.30am.