Ivan Alexander JOHNSTON

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Ivan JOHNSTON Obituary

On February 14, 2026, peacefully at WesleyCare, Christchurch, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of Colleen for 68 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Shane and Eliane, Brendon (deceased), Angela and Andrew, and Kevin, treasured Granddad of Krystal, Michael, and Kelly; Hannah, Ashleigh, and Holly, and Great-Granddad of Harrison, Brooklyn, Flynn, Harley, Eleanor, and Rockee.

Rest in peace

Special thanks to the staff at Golden Age Retirement Village and WesleyCare for the love, care, and respect given to Ivan. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ivan Johnston, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St Gregory's Catholic Church, 26 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale, Christchurch, on Friday, February 20, at 11.00am, followed by burial at Waimairi Cemetery.

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Published by Southland Times on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Kevin

February 20, 2026

Sorry for this loss in our time. You gave me a home and I am great full for this. Life is tough but there is also magic to be found. RIP the only father I know.

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Neil Johnston

February 19, 2026

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RIP Ivan

Ashleigh Willan

February 19, 2026

Thank you for being the best grandad and great - grandad. Your love you had for me will carry me through my life. I love you Grandad

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