On December 29, 2025, died unexpectedly from a heart attack, doing what he loved, aged 55 years. Much loved husband of Telsa, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Chelsea and Will, Pierce and Jess, Thomas and Eva, and Rhys, and adored Pop to Zara, Sylvie, Ida, and Gus. Eldest son of Cecelia and the late Tony Buckley.  Loved big brother and brother-in-law of Anthony and Gilly, Matthew and Rozanna, Daniel and Margaret, and his sister Rachel, and a great friend of many. We are eternally grateful to Mark’s best mate Paul, who was with him to the end. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mark Buckley, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Donations to Heart Foundation NZ in memory of Mark would be appreciated, and may be made online at heartfoundation.org.nz. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, January 9, at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.