Passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh, on April 7, 2026, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Jenny, very much loved father and father-in-law of Brent and Di, Linda and Murray. Treasured Grandad of Nicole, Adam, Reegan, Zoe, Laura, Kendal and Jasper, and Great Grandad (GG Mike) to Brooke, Alice, and Blaire.

Cherished elder brother of Patricia, Anne, Cathy, John and Jenny. Loved brother-in-law of Glynis, and the late Marie, Gordon, David, and Joe.

The family would like to thank Ward B1 at Burwood Hospital for their special care of Mike.

A heartfelt thanks to all the team at Ngaio Marsh, who always treated Mike with the utmost care, respect and friendship. Special thanks to Raewyn and the team in the serviced apartments, plus Julie and her team in the Hospital Care Centre.

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mike Jones, 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 service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, April 15, at 2:00pm. Private cremation to follow.