Robert Alistair Bateman

BATEMAN Robert Alistair “Bob”: Passed away peacefully at Nazareth House, on Friday, September 19, 2025, aged 90 years. Cherished and dearest love of Dianne Hogan. Loved husband of the late Betty. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Fraser and Jill, Granddad Bob of Jack and Bridget, and Georgia. Loved brother of John(dec), and brother and brother-in-law of Dianne and Eric Campbell. Stepfather of Gary(dec) and Maureen Elsom, and Wendy Willman(dec). Loved Uncle of Matt and Kate Bateman and family. Dearly loved Bob of Jeremy and Jane Hogan, Tim and Justine Hogan, Mark Hogan, Mandy and Glen Foulkes, Becci and Chris Thomas. Beloved Bob of step grandchildren Michael, Christopher, Lucy, and Sam Hogan; Finn and Thomas Hogan, Liam, Zac, and Robbie Foulkes, Charlotte and Daniel Thomas.

Heartfelt thanks to the loving and caring nurses, carers, and staff of Assumption Wing at Nazareth House for their exceptional care of Bob these last 3 months. Messages may be addressed to “The Bateman and Hogan Families”, PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148.

A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane, Rangiora, on Friday, September 26, at 1:00PM

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