On July 25 peacefully, passed away at home, aged 75 years.

Beloved husband to Lita, treasured father to Warren and Rodney and brother to Margaret, Doren, Nancy and Robert stepfather to Luisita, Ruby, and Amy. Loved grandfather to Chloe, Brooke, Paige, and step grandad to Nathaniel, Jeremiah, Alexandre, Bryce, Kristelle, Jimma, and Leia.

Messages may be addressed to “the Sykes family” c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148.

A service to celebrate Allen’s life will be held in our John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 1.00pm.

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