On Saturday, December 27, 2025, peacefully at home, aged 75 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Cath and Andrew, Vanessa and Shaun, adored Poppa of Harry, Callum, and Georgia, loved brother, and brother-in-law of Glenis and David, Stephen and Karen, Peter and Nicky. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Paul Heppelthwaite, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society NZ would be appreciated, and may be made online at cancer.org.nz. The celebration of Paul’s life will be held at Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Saturday, January 3, at 10.30am.