On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Dearly loved partner of Nicola Stott, much loved son of the late Eileen and Clarence, loved brother and brother-in-law of Tonia, Pieta and Daryl Aitken, Tim and Helen, and Nick, cherished uncle of Niamh, Molly, Patrick and Ciara Aitken, Toby, Phoebe and Oliver, whanau to Donna and Rob Bramley-Stott, and Poppa Joc to Brooklyn, Jaxson, and Rio. Friend to many.

The extended family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care and compassion provided by Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit staff at Christchurch Hospital. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Joc Johnson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Joc’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, September 29, at 2.00pm. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Joc’s obituary.