On April 20, 2026, peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, six days before his 96th birthday. Dearly loved husband of the late Melba, and of the late Audrey, cherished father and father-in-law of Diana, Maxine, Angela and Micheal, Annette and Noel, and Lisa. Respected stepfather of Kevin and Lisa, Catherine and the late Roy, Graeme and Shelley. Proud and loving ‘Grandad Max’ of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Summerset for their care and support of Max and his family. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Max Blomquist, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Max’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on May 13, at 2.30pm.