Passed away at home on March 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Dearly beloved husband of Marama (née Reuben), greatly loved father of Kara and Jay (Canada), and Jake and Rana (Melbourne). Cherished Grandad of Joel and Aimee. Stu will be at his home, and visitors are welcome to pay their respects between 12pm – 5pm on Thursday 26, and Friday 27 March. Friends and family are welcome to attend the funeral service for Stu at Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Saturday, March 28, at 2.30pm, private cremation to follow. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward/obituaries, and click on the link in Stu's obituary.
"Love is not changed by death, nothing is lost, and all in the end is harvest"

Published by Timaru Herald on Mar. 25, 2026.