Patel, Chhotubhai – passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 15th April 2025, at Wellington Hospital, aged 93 years.

Dearly loved husband of Madhuben
Loving father of Denesh, Rakesh and Kamlesh and father-in-law of Deepika, Jacqueline and Monica
Devoted grandfather to Rheana, Mila, Ari and Raife
Son of the late Bhavan Bhai and Mani Ben Jivan
Loved by all his family and friends for his gentleness, integrity and smile.

Special thanks to the staff of AFU and Ward 6 East for their care and support of Chhotubhai.

In lieu of flowers donations to Wellington Free Ambulance and Cancer Society NZ would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

Messages to the Patel family may be left here in Chhotubhai’s tribute book or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241.

A service for Chhotubhai will be held at the Cockburn Street Chapel, cnr Cockburn St & Onepu Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington on Saturday 19th April at 10am followed by a private cremation.

This service can be viewed via the livestream tab above.

Visitors wishing to pay their respects at the residence are kindly requested to visit between 1pm and 4pm on Sunday 20th April and Monday 21st April.