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.