On May 19, 2024, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Annette, loving father and father-in-law of Marianne Jane, Paul and Tracey, and Suzanne and Jesse. Grandfather of Matthew, Aidan, and Xanthe; Matai, and Kaira.

Rest in peace.

Special thanks for the outstanding care and support from Ngaio Marsh staff and residents. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rod Furkert, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Gregory’s Catholic Church, 26 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale, on Tuesday May 28, at 12.00pm, followed by a private cremation.