On November 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital after a short battle with cancer, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Yolanda, much loved and adored father and father-in-law of Roland and Sue, Rona and Taka, Lanie and Steve, Gregoria and Sidney, Melanie and Jerome, Rodesa and Christopher, Reylan and Renita, Rodelyn and Peter, and Leanne and Asoono, a loving grandfather of his 27 grandchildren. Much loved by all his extended family and friends.

                                                  Rest in peace

Special thanks to Dr Adrienne Chin and the medical team and staff of Ward A3 at Christchurch Hospital. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rodrigo Avila, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Church, 8 Puriri Street, Riccarton, on Monday, December 2, at 11.00am, followed by burial at the Yaldhurst Cemetery.