In loving memory

Eric Arnold Espiner

Date of death March 25, 2026

Service Details

Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Oaklands500 Wigram Road
Christchurch
Canterbury
8025
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Obituary

On March 25, 2026, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary. Treasured companion of Liz. loved father and father-in-law of Colin and Katie, Stephen and Trisa, and Guyon. Loved Pop of Seonaid, Eilish, Niamh, Ciara, Ben, Fionn, Isabella, Georgia, and Nico. A service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Wednesday April 1, at 10:30am, followed by a private burial.

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