HETTIARATCHY, Nihal Bernard (Dr). Peacefully on 13 July 2025, aged 93 years.

Beloved husband of the late Ira Hettiaratchy.

Much loved father and father-in-law to Sharmini and Siva Sivanantham.

Cherished grandfather to Schyana and Sarsha and their respective fiancé, Ben and husband, Raveen.

Loved brother and brother-in-law to both his and Ira’s siblings and their spouses, uncle to Ira’s many nieces and nephews. Friend to many.

In Nihal’s memory, donations to the Te Hopai rest home, where he was well cared for during his final year, www.tehopai.co.nz/donate-to-te-hopai/ would be appreciated.

Messages to the family may be left here in Nihal’s tribute book.

A private service has been held.