On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 72 years. Loved husband, and best friend of Julie, loved Dad, stepdad, and father-in-law of Jeremy and Felicity, Kim, Stacey, and Matthew, adored Grandad, and Great-Grandad of Zane, Matthew, Hayley, Alex, Jacob, Peyton, Kaia, Hunter, and Evie, loved and respected brother, brother-in-law, uncle, colleague, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ross Shivas, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated, and may be made online at cancer.org.nz. The funeral service celebrating Ross’ life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, October 14, at 2.00pm.