In loving memory

Ronald “Ron” Crombie Couper

Date of death August 20, 2025

Service Details

Friday, 29 August 2025

Wai-mana92 Kippenberger Avenue
Rangiora
Canterbury
7400
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Obituary

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, peacefully at Holmwood Rangiora, aged 90 years. Loved husband of Llyween for 60 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Christian and Maria, Mitchell and Wendy (Kent, UK), adored Grandad of Natalie, Daisy, Nicole, and Benjamin. Loved son of the late Arthur and Wynne Couper, loved brother-in-law of Rex (deceased), Wally, Sue, and their families, loved uncle, neighbour, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ron Couper, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Special thanks to the staff at St. John, Access Community Health, and at Holmwood, for their care and professionalism. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated, and may be made online at cancer.org.nz. The memorial service for Ron will be held at Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Friday, August 29, at 2.30pm.

Guestbook

  1. So happy to have known Ron. I always enjoyed his dry wit which seemed to go over the heads of many people. He always stood out as a quiet gentleman, then you would see group family photographs, with Ron creating bunnys ears behind the heads of unsuspecting family members. Sending my thoughts and sympathy to the family here in New Zealand and in Kent UK. Ron had a full life, well lived. Rest in Peace Ron.
    Dawn Underwood
  2. We were so sorry to read of Ron's passing, Llyween. While we didn't know Ron well, we always found him an interesting and interested gentleman. We enjoyed our lively conversation and times with him. Our love and condolences to you and the family. Our thoughts are with you all. G & B
    Giselle & Brian Storer

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