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Rodger HILLIKER Obituary

7.1.1935 - 7.2.2026
M.B., Ch.B., MNZM, MStJ Commander of the Order of St John, Fire Brigade Honorary Surgeon, President of NZ Medical Association.

Dearly loved husband, father, brother, grandfather, GP and friend to many in Temuka. Died peacefully in Timaru Public Hospital. At Rodger's request a private family service has been held. The retirement farewell he was given by the Temuka Community in 2010 was very generous and left a lasting and delightful memory. In lieu of flowers, donations to either St John, The Blind Foundation or Cancer Society would be a fitting tribute. Messages to the Hilliker family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.


Published by Timaru Herald on Feb. 16, 2026.

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for Rodger HILLIKER

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Pamela Bell

February 28, 2026

A kind and caring man and our doctor from 1962 when we came to Temuka until we left in 1985, always had time to listen, rest peacefully Rodger Pam and the late Euan (Ding) Bell

Sharon Waaka

February 19, 2026

Condolences to Dr. Hilliker´s family... He was a lovely man and kind & caring doctor to the community. He was the Waaka family doctor of generations and I will always remember the many home visits to our dad when he was unwell. A true legend.

Diane Benfell

February 19, 2026

Condolences with Gods blessings and peace Clive and Ainsley for all your family. He was a great example of a life well lived. A very supportive doctor to us 1976-2010.

Michelle Gilbert

February 18, 2026

Our deepest condolences to Ainsley and family. Your dad was a wonderful caring doctor who took such care of his patients. I loved our chats when we caught up, he was a true gentleman.Will be dearly missed.

Pamela Millar

February 18, 2026

Sending sincere sympathy to you all on behalf of my family, Joyce & Keith Martin and daughters Adrienne & Pam. He was an amazing Dr who went the extra mile.

Heather and Ian Moss

February 18, 2026

Thinking of all the family, Temuka has been so fortunate to have had your father, grandfather living in the Temuka for so many year. Such a man who dedicated his life to people. Thank you for your service to the community. Rest peacefully.

Hardy Family

February 18, 2026

Love and sympathy to Doctor Hillikers family who was a wonderful caring Doctor our family held love and respect for him

Rosy, Emelia, Michael and Issy

February 17, 2026

Our love and sympathy to your family ...Doctor Hilliker you were the best! My children and I thought the world of you ...thank you for all you did for my wee family ... you would be so proud as Michael is a Doctor now too .. rest easy❤

Neil and Juliet MacKinnon

February 17, 2026

Sincere Sympathy to Clive, Ainsley and families. Your Dad was a very special friend and Doctor to us.

Sue Fitzgerald and Family.

February 17, 2026

He was so great. Would come to our house if any of our Family were to sick to go into him with an illness. I am sure many many people miss him as much as our Family.

Jeanette Keays ( Dippie)

February 17, 2026

Such a lovely man. He was our family Dr as we were growing up. I was very lucky as I had him take care of me when I had Rheumatic Fever in my early teens and due to his care was able to recover at home. He will be truly missed

Robyn & Jeff Keay

February 17, 2026

Loving thoughts to Ainsley ,Clive and families ,your Dad was our family Doctor for years.Thanks Rodger for all your knowlege and care ,the best GP. Robyn Jeff Sonya & Jason Keay

Jan Wilkinson

February 17, 2026

Deepest sympathy Clive Ainsley and families. Your dad was one of the best caring and compassionate . Our family forever grateful for his compassion. RIP Jan Marc & Blair Wilkinson

Brian O´Reilly

February 17, 2026

Our deepest sympathy and love to you all. A great man, doctor and friend to us and we will always be grateful and thankful for his support and kindness in our lives and especially in our time of need.
May Rodger now Rest in Peace.
O´Reilly family

Janine Steinmann

February 17, 2026

My sincere condolences to you all. Mr Hilliker was a wonderful kind man.
Janine and Nick Steinmann

Viv Foster Noakes.. Moeraki

February 17, 2026

Condolences to Clive , Ansley and family sad news to hear our friendly doctor has passed away. Great memories from our days at Moeraki. R. I. P Mr Hilliker. The late Kathy and Barry Foster and family.

Leana, Dawn, Rach

February 17, 2026

Our sincere condolences to the family of Dr Hilliker, we had the pleasure of serving him at our local bank branch for many years. He was one of our favorites and will be missed. From the three girls at the branch.

Brenda Smith

February 17, 2026

My sincere condolences to the family. He was a gentle giant of a doctor.

Neville Dippie

February 17, 2026

So sorry Ainsley ,Clive and families an amazing man ,doctor ,friend and confident of our whole Dippie clan .We were so looking forward to him joining us at Mums 95th birthday would have been a pleasure to have him there . Great life lived done so much in the community outside his medical practice sincere condolences again from All us Dippies

M lowe

February 17, 2026

So sorry about your dad Clive you will miss him keep smiling from the Lowe family especially Tim Trudim

Sandy Green

February 17, 2026

Condolences to Ainsley, Clive and families on the loss of a loved Dad and Grandad. Doc always had a smile, a great sense of humor, and an intense pride in his family. A gentle man who will be missed by many.
Sandy Green - Perth WA

Jocelyn McKay

February 16, 2026

RIP Dr Hilliker - you were our family Dr over 4 generations of McNab's & McKay's.

More recently enjoyed our chats at the Temuka RSA.

Sending love to Clive, Ainsley and families.

Jocelyn McKay (McNab)

Rose king nee Lawry

February 16, 2026

on behalf of Marie and Stan Lawry , Andrew and Rosemarie. Sincere sympathy to Clive and Ainsley.
Your dad gave our family the best of medical care for over 25 years.
May he rest in peace .
Rose King

Robyn Will

February 16, 2026

Sincere sympathy.. Rodger was a great man and a wonderful doctor.

Josie Aker

February 16, 2026

Thinking of you all at this time Dr Hilliker was our family Dr The Aker family

Mark lawson

February 16, 2026

worked beside DrRidger on a special medical project. He was very talented and held together that project amazingly well.

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