On January 16, 2026, at Greymouth Hospital, aged 88 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Mark and Sandra, Robyn and Henare, Richard, and Fraser and Kelly. Devoted Grandad of Ashley, Holly; Teresa, Daniel, Jesse; Leezha; Nathan, Hannah, Malachi, and Maci, and his nine great-grandchildren. A dearly loved brother to his seven siblings.

Many thanks to his neighbour Margaret and the wonderful staff of Greymouth Hospital. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Kevin Stirling, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Kevin will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, January 23, at 10.00am, followed by a burial at Lyttelton Anglican Cemetery at 1.00pm.