Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, after a brief and intense illness on July 27, 2024, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Marie for 43 years, loved youngest son of the late Fred and Peggy Di Somma (Christchurch), loved brother of Terry (NZ), Barbara, and the late David Lloyd (UK) and a loved uncle and great-uncle of their families. Paul was a loved brother-in-law, uncle, and great-uncle of the extended Houltham family. Our grateful thanks to the caring staff at Nazareth House and Christchurch Hospital over these past weeks. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Paul Di Somma c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. No flowers by request. A Mass of Thanksgiving for Paul’s life will be held at Nazareth House, 220 Brougham Street on Wednesday, July 31, at 1:30pm. Private cremation to follow.

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