Colin Russell

Colin Russell Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Colin Russell (Christchurch, South Island). Colin passed away on October 2, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Colin Russell to pay them a last tribute.

Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Colin for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Colin’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his spouse Pat; his children, Sonia (Adrian), Karen (Jason) and Nic (Bob); his grandchildren, Max and Lucy; and his sisters, Janice and Wendy.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Westpark (467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand).

In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz/hospice-palliative-care-service (http://nursemaude.org.nz).