Passed away peacefully in Greymouth, with loving family by his side on May 28, 2026, aged 81.
Deeply loved and precious husband for 39 years of Donna,
loved Dad and father-in-law of Angela & the late Dave Shutkowski, Aaron & Sandra, and Nicola, beloved step-dad of Nina,
treasured Gramps of Jake, and Max; Victoria, and George; April, Brooke, and Chloe; and Pia-Zara,
Great Grandad of Alaia, and Ihaka; and Arrow,
cherished son of the late Reginald, and Catherine and Harry,
loved member of the Fawcett and Horo families,
a loved uncle, cousin and a friend of many.

The family would like to say a huge thank you to the staff at Te Nikau Grey Hospital who looked after Vic
and the doctors and nurses at the Reefton Medical for all their support.

Messages to 155 Buller Road, Reefton 7830.

In accordance with Victor’s wishes
cremation has taken place here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.

Learn to live again, fall in love.
Look around, what do you see?
You helped to build this incredible world,
Your legacy.

An excerpt from
LOVE LIFE
– written by Victor RJ Fawcett-