On December 7, 2025, passed away peacefully at home with family, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved partner of Diane, much loved father and father-in-law of Dori and Woolly, Tony and Michelle, Brent and Anna, Gina and Simon, and Gina’s late husband Robert Barnett, loved Pa John to Georgie, Madison, Jakson, and Neeve; Maurita; Jordan, the late Harrison, and Max; Cameron, Ilaria, Bradyn, and Ryan, loved great Pa John to Beni, and Nellie; Harley, Arlo, and Bodhi.

May the wind always be in your face, and the sun on your back and the grass beneath your feet

Messages may be addressed to: The Family of the late John Barber, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  In accordance with John’s wishes a private cremation will take place. A memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Rangiora RSA, 82 Victoria Street, Rangiora, on January 17, 2026, at 2.00pm.