Died: 10th January 2026

Service: 23rd January 2026

26 March 1972 (Robroyston Maternity Hospital, Glasgow) - 10 January 2026 (Mokotua NZ)

Passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones, green pastures & loved animals.

Loved & loving partner of Kowhai.

Much adored & special Dad to Isabel.

Cherished son of Margaret & Tom Reilly (Deceased).

Special & very much loved, respected friend & Brother & Brother n law to Andrew & Del, & Fi.

A fun & adored uncle of Ruby & Lou.

A treasured Nephew & Cousin to family in NZ, Sweden, Scotland & Wales.

A collector of special friendships & people, Chris was most of all loyal, positive, witty, fun, adventurous lover of the outdoors, alongside passionate & dedicated farmer.

He remained relentlessly positive & strong throughout the unfortunate hand he was dealt.

Special thankyou to the team of Nurses, Doctors & team at Dunedin Hospital for their support & care.

A memorial service for Chris will be held at Tauranga Yacht Club, Sulphur Point, Tauranga on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 2pm.

" One life lived, many lives touched "

Correspondence to: Reilly Family 18b Links Avenue, Mt Maunganui 3116.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Leukemia Foundation or your local Bloodbank for blood & plasma donations.