On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 76 years. Loved husband of Lyn, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Barbi and Chris, Braden and Melissa, much loved Grandad of Madeline, Alexia, Edward, Birdie, and Harriet, loved brother of Warwick and Karen. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Kevin Bethwaite, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A memorial service to celebrate Kev’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, April 24, at 2:30pm.