On April 1, 2025, peacefully after a short illness, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Valerie for 60 years, extremely adored father and father-in-law of Donna and Craig, Jennifer and Kevin, Arlene and Blu, treasured Granddad of Reuben, Lilliana, and Siubhan; Olivia, Michelle, and Joanne; Phoenix, and Dakiah, loved Great-Granddad (Gaga) of Azalea, and Lola, much loved by his extended family.

                                                              Rest in peace

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Matthew O’Loughlin, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Prostate Cancer Foundation would be appreciated and may be made directly online at: prostate.org.nz. The funeral service will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, April 10, at 2.00pm.