On Thursday, December 4, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Devoted husband of Margaret for 60 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Cecilia and Richard, and Chris and Jacquie. Beloved Papa of Lily, Oscar, Polly, and Alexander. Grateful thanks to the staff at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village for their compassionate care of Eugene and also to the good people at The Bellevue. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Eugene Aynsley, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and may be made online at svdpcanterbury.nz. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, 26 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale, on Friday, December 12, at 12:30pm, followed by interment at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery. The recitation of the Rosary will be held in the church on Thursday, December 11, at 5:00pm.