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Matthew ROSEINGRAVE

2026 · Wellington

Died 18 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

Passed away peacefully on 18 June 2026, aged 66, at Wellington Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Janice. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Catherine & Bob Hill (deceased), and Tony & June Roseingrave, Trevor and Stephen Wood. Much loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Dr Victoria Campion, Catherine Wood and the team at Blood and Cancer Services at Wellington Hospital for their wonderful care.

A service to celebrate Matt's life will be held on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at St Teresa's Catholic Church, 301 Karori Road, Karori, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.

Messages to the family can be sent C/- 306 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington, or online on Matt's tribute page https://lychgate.co.nz/upcoming-funerals/ which is where the livestream link will also be available.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Blood Cancer NZ would be greatly appreciated.

Arranged by Lychgate Funerals (Johnsonville)

Funeral service

St Teresa's Catholic Church

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