Obituaries

Max SMITH
On January 1, 2025, Max cemented his status as the Christmas and New Year’s grinch when he passed away peacefully in ICU at Christchurch Hospital. Max was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather to his family, Cheryl, Andrea, Damon and Emmie, Mike, Roberta, Magnus and Meya, Nigel, Layton, Jason, Elesha, Braxton and Evie, Oliver, Rebekah, Zara, Willa and Campbell, Edward and Mikayla. Thank you to the staff at ICU for their care and support of Max and his family. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Max Smith, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated, and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. A celebration of Max’s life will be held in The Elms Hotel (Garden View Room), 456 Papanui Road, Christchurch, on Thursday, January 9, at 2.00pm .