On September 21, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Julie, loving father and father-in-law of Gayle and Tony, Paul and Rachel, loved stepfather of Sage and Lara, and Shaun, proud and treasured Grandad of Alyssa, Isla, Eve; Kase, Emily; Felicity, and Genevieve, and loved by his wider family and many friends. Special thanks to the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice for their care and compassion. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Owen Welbeloved, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to remember Owen and celebrate his life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Monday, September 29, at 2.30pm.