on April 13, 2025, peacefully lost his battle surrounded by his loving family, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Ruby, cherished father of Tania, and Rodger, adored father-in-law of Chris, and Leigh, and deeply loved Grandad of Emilee, Kallum, Kaleb, Kristian, Keeran, Elloise, and Brody.

  Remembered with love always- Sid will be sadly missed.

Many thanks to the staff at Arvida St Albans and Christchurch Hospital for their exceptional care of Sid, especially over the last nine months. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Sid Martin, C/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations in honour of Sid would be appreciated and may be made to Kidney Health New Zealand online at kidney.health.nz. The memorial service in celebration of Sid’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Saturday, May 10, at 10am, followed by interment at Waimairi Cemetery.