On Monday, September 15, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, with his wife by his side. Dearly loved husband and companion of Teresa. Loved son of the late Alice and Raymond, loved brother of Marti (USA) and the late Dane, and Starri. Much loved brother-in-law of Rita and Dan, Lucia, Nolina and Howard, and Valerie and Tom. A loved uncle, great uncle, and great-great uncle of his many nieces and nephews.

                                                         Rest in peace

Grateful thanks to the staff of Cashmere View for their compassionate care of Ira. In lieu of flowers, donations to SPCA NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at spca.nz. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ira Hayes, PO Box 39001, Christchurch, 8545. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Telegraph Road, Darfield, on Friday, September 26, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.