Recipient of the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal for services to NZ Customs. On March 3, 2026, surrounded by family, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Ngarita (née Sutherland), much loved father and father-in-law of Andrew, Colette and Brent, treasured grandfather of Alexander, and Anderson Evitt. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Brendan and Lorraine, Jeanette and Pat Treacy, Daniel and Isamu, brother-in-law of Bill and Dorothy Sutherland, and Gerard and Sandra Sutherland, loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.

                                                     Rest in Peace

Special thanks to all those who cared for Kevin in recent times at Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Kevin Knowles, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held at the Isaac Theatre Royal, Gloucester Room, 145 Gloucester Street, on Tuesday, March 17, at 2.00pm.