On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, reluctantly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Loved husband of the late Ngaio, loved father and father-in-law of Kerry, Toni and Peter, and Natalie and Warrick, loved Grandad of Nicholas, Heath, Mitchell; Kinley, and Tessa. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Noel Hawkins, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A memorial service to celebrate Noel’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Wednesday, July 22, at 2.30pm.