Des – of Kaiapoi, on January 2nd 2025 passed away aged 93, peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village Rangiora, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of the late Kate for 59 years. Loved and treasured Dad of Tim, Therese and Tony, Brendon, and John and Kim. Beloved grandad of Devon, and India. Des was a loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A special thank you to the team at Charles Upham Rangiora. Messages can be sent to: The Lynskey Family, c/- PO Box 263, Kaiapoi, 7644. A funeral service to remember and celebrate Des’ life will be held at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Fuller Street, Kaiapoi on Friday January 10th at 2:00pm, followed by interment in the Kaiapoi cemetery.