On Thursday, August 27, peacefully at Alpine View, aged 77 years. Much loved husband of Lioudmila, loved father and father-in-law of Leonid and Olga; Anastassia and Pete; adored Dedushka of Stepan, Nikkita and Sasha.

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Konstantin Tkatchenko, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A funeral service in celebration of Konstantin’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, September 8, at 10.00am, followed by a private burial.