CHRISTIAN, Ivan Ian

Born 14 October 1943. Passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough.
Dearly loved husband of the late Coralie. Loved and respected Dad of Lyall and Tessa, Philippa, Raymond, Caroline and Kristian. Adored Poppa to Ryan. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Norma and Stan Norris (both deceased), Isobel and Stan Robinson (both deceased), Cliff (deceased) and Judy Christian, Fergus (deceased) and Neroli Christian, Laurie and Kathleen (deceased) Christian, Leonie and Robert Wilson, John Carrick, Colin and Marie Carrick, Bobby and his late partner Yvonne, Jim and Linda Carrick, and the late Arthur and Evelyn Carrick. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
Thanks to the staff at Wairau Hospital, Hospice Marlborough, and Dr Turner. 
Messages may be sent to the Christian family at 159 Hospital Road, Witherlea, Blenheim 7201
In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made to Hospice Marlborough Trust a/c 06-0601-0148609-00 Ref. CHRISTIAN
A celebration of Ivan’s life will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred St, on Thursday June 19,      at 1.00pm followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. The service will be live streamed and may be viewed at https://youtube.com/live/I2mCDmfu8PQ?feature=share

Respectfully cared for by
Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors, Blenheim
Ph 03 578 4719 
www.sowmans.co.nz,
F.D.A.N.Z Member