On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, peacefully at Parklands Care Home, aged 76 years. Loved husband of the late Ainsley, loved Dad, and father-in-law of Julian, Nick and Amanda, James and Sarah (Vancouver, Canada), Tash and Dean, adored Grandpa of Courtney, Lucy, Sophie, Kaia, Emily, Ella, Ashlee, Rhys, Ellie, and Oliver, loved brother of Leonie, Pat, the late Gordon, and their families. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Kevin Bowden, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The memorial service to celebrate Kevin’s life will held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, March 16, at 2.00pm.