Gerard Austin Obituary
The passing of Gerard Austin (Christchurch, South Island) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 24, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Andy and Ellen (Nellie); his siblings, Dorothy Mary and Stephen; and his siblings-in-law, Jim and Judith.
He is survived by: his wife Marie; his sons, Mark (Nikki) and Christopher (Jocelyn); his grandchildren, Kaiya, Xavier, Bella, Matthew, Eli and Ava; his siblings, Ann (Rex Flemming), Daniel, Matthew (Linda), Paul (Jo Lysaght-Mckenzie), Angela (David Dixon), Helen (Kevin Briggs), Andrew (Jane) and Veronica (Nigel Jollands); and his siblings-in-law, Betty Sunckell, Ian, Mary Sunckell, Patricia, Kevin O'Brien, Shona and John McCartin.
A rosary was held on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 at 5:30 PM at the St Gregory's Catholic Church (26 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand). A Mass was held on Thursday, November 28th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, November 28th 2024 at the Avonhead Park Cemetery (140 Hawthornden Road, Avonhead, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand).
At Gerard's request, in lieu of flowers, donations to St Vincent de Paul would be greatly appreciated, and may be made at the service.
