Born 14th February 1947, passed Sunday 26th May 2024 aged 77 years at Althorp Hospital, peacefully with his loving family by his side. Adored husband of Gloria (nee Watson) and much-loved father of Steven and Harley, Scott and Sandy, Aaron and Brad. Much loved Poppie of Joshua, Olivia, Cartier, Ethan, and Tyler. He was a big brother to his sister Francis and brother of Kerry and Owen. He will be sorely missed by his awesome friends, both here in NZ and overseas, plus the community of Copper Crest. A service will be held for Chris at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Rd Tauranga on Thursday 30th May at 2:00pm. Special thanks to the staff at Waipuna Hospice and the Rueben Wing at Althorp Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Waipuna Hospice please, www.waipunahospice.org.nz/donate/        

Remember me as I used to be, fun-loving, hard-working, and a great family man and being the best person I could be.

Communications to the Elmiger family c/- PO Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.