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Craig HOBBS Obituary

On October 16, 2025, passed away peacefully after a short illness, at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 53 years. Gorgeous husband of Penny, loving Dad and best friend of Tyler. Amazing brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Sera, Paul and Jenny, Brent and Keralee, Cherie and Trevor, Nic and Grant, Murray and Andrea, and a loved uncle. Loved son of the late Janice and Colin, son-in-law of Trish and the late Tone. Craig will be missed by his extended family, and his treasured friends.

"Safe journey to the waves beyond"

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Craig Hobbs, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Craig's life will be held at the Sumner Surf Livesaving Club, 301 Main Road, Sumner, on Wednesday, October 22, at 1.00pm. Private cremation to follow.


Published by The Press on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Suzanne

October 24, 2025

Thinking of you Penny and sending lots of love. Here anytime you need to catch up xxx

Lynne Munt

October 23, 2025

Penny, so sad to learn of Craig´s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this very tough time.

Lynne and Lee.

Sam Haughey

October 22, 2025

I was really sad to hear about Craig. I only knew him through work, but he was honestly one of the best people we dealt with - always helpful, always found a way to make things happen, and always had a big smile tucked in behind the piles of boxes in his shop. I´ll miss that.

Thinking of you all.
Sam

Carolyn Taylor

October 22, 2025

Thinking of you Penny, Tyler and family
We will miss our special times with you Craig the world was a better place with you here your big hugs, beautiful smile, laughter and caring nature will never be forgotten.
We will treasure our precious memories and special times with you always love Carolyn and Roy

carna mytton

October 22, 2025

So sorry to read this Penny. Thinking of you and family. Life taken to soon.

Derek Manning

October 20, 2025

Our condolences Penny , so sad to hear of Craig´s passing. Appreciated the time with you both last week. Craig was a tremendous artist with a great flair with his unique style.
Remembering Craig with the fondest memories.
Derek & Linda

Kim and Paul McKay

October 20, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always.

Julie & Paul Blackler

October 19, 2025

Hi Pen & Family,

We offer our condolences to you at this very sad time
Such shocking news when we returned from our overseas trip

Craig was very kind & caring his memory will be with us always

Love to you

Diana Ross

October 18, 2025

A darling boy taken to soon
Ride the waves Craig

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