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Callum WESTAWAY Obituary

On Monday, July 14, 2025, unexpectedly as a result of a medical event, aged 20 years. Cherished son of Mark and Rachel, adored
older brother and best friend of Leah, much loved eldest grandson of John and the late Janet Swanson, and Nancy and Jamie Westaway (Ontario, Canada), loved and respected nephew, cousin, colleague, and friend.

Dearest Callum – Buddy - Cali – Hotshot - "Ruler of the World", our hearts are
broken. We will miss your warm smile, amazing hugs, and cheeky sense of humour.
There are not enough words to express how much you are loved and always will be.

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Callum Westaway, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, and in honour of Callum's late Uncle Dave, donations to Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand would be appreciated, and may be made online at mnd.org.nz. The funeral service in celebration of Callum's life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, July 23, at 10.00am. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Callum's obituary.


Published by The Press on Jul. 19, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Callum WESTAWAY

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12 Entries

Judy Hatcher

July 24, 2025

Rachel, Mark, Leah and all your family, the Hatchers in Canada are deeply saddened by the loss of Callum and send their love and condolences to you.

Andre

July 22, 2025

Absolutely heartbroken for you and your whanau Rachel.

Na koutou i tangi, na tatau katoa.

Jude Nuttridge

July 22, 2025

In memory of a beautiful wee boy at Thorrington School. A truly lovely kid. So sorry for your loss.

Tom and Dorothy Caldwell

July 22, 2025

Deepest condolences

Richard Swanson

July 21, 2025

Such a lovely young man. I'll miss our chats at family gatherings and his endless patience with all my questions. Deepest sympathies to Rachel, Mark & Leah.

Glenda Albon

July 21, 2025

To Rachel , Mark, Leah and your extended whanau, sending my aroha and prayers to you all at this tragic time. May your treasured memories bring comfort to you all. Arohanui. Glenda Albon

Ellen Westaway

July 21, 2025

Oh Callum, Cal, Calli

Honored and humbled are we to have known and loved you..
Your grandparents Nancy&Jamie, your Aunt Elle&Uncle Brandon, Aunt Trace&Uncle Dave, Aunt Laurie(Antler)&Uncle Pete. All your cousins....Elora, Morgan, William, Cece and Addy.
Thank you Cal for being an amazing human. You made this world a better place. You are forever in our hearts

So much love we are sending to your mom and dad and Leah at this time. We are holding you tight in our hearts and the Swanson family too

Peter Clothier and Gaynor Jensen

July 20, 2025

Rachel I have no idea what to say to you. Words seem so simple but please feel the comfort of Gaynor and I as we gather our thoughts in support of you and your family. Please reach out when you are ready.

The Crossen family

July 20, 2025

Our deepest sympathies at this time. We will be thinking about you all and sending loving kindness

Megan Staunton

July 19, 2025

Thinking of you all at this time our deepest sympathies.
Megan, Chris, Benjamin, Harrison and Stanley

Julie and Grant Wilkinson

July 19, 2025

Thinking of you and your family, please accept our our deepest sympathy.

July 19, 2025

Adored nephew of Andrea and Marty, Miriam and Abi. Best 'big- bro' cousin of T.K., Bruno, and Lizzie; Asher and Ettie. Protective, kind-hearted, honourable, calm and gentle; Grandad's mate and 'good-guy'.
Cal, you will be so deeply missed.


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467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 Burnside, Christchurch 8053