On April 15, 2026, passed away peacefully at Waikari Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Mildred for 62 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Kelvin and Delwyn, and Neroli and Bede, treasured Grandad-Ivan of Will and Ash, Simon and Georgia, Scott and Hannah; Penny and Ethan, Ella and Ethan, and Flynn and Millie. Adored great – Grandad of Henry, and Lucy.
Sincere thanks to the staff of Waikari Hospital for their exceptional care of Ivan. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ivan Taege, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Friends of Waikari Hospital in memory of Ivan would be appreciated, and may be made to bank account 03-1582-0019741-00.
A service to celebrate Ivan’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, April 21, at 2.00pm, private cremation to follow.