Hickland, Kevin
Hickland, Kevin Anthony – Suddenly at home in Masterton on 7 May 2026 aged 78.
Dearly loved husband of Late Rosemarie.
Loved and cherished brother of Kay (Australia), father and father-in-law of Tony and Nikki (Christchurch), Jason & Karen (Masterton), Letitia & Dominic (Vancouver), Adrienne & Dean (Christchurch), and grandad to Grace, Ben, Jasmine, Madelin, Pinei, Kobe and Peyton and great grandad to Taylah, Mason, Connor, Jordyn, Te Māia, and Tāiawhio.
Friends are invited to attend Kevin’s funeral service in The Village Chapel 4-6 High Street, Masterton on Thursday 14th May at 11am.
You can watch the livestream HERE and the photo tribute HERE.
Uncle Kevin , I can’t be there to say goodbye but we will sit down one day and that long over due chat. I know how much you loved me so, thank you for that. Always in my heart. Family.
Love to all the family , he’s finally back with auntie rose now .
Love
Jody
Hi uncle Kevin it’s Kevin Smith here! Who are you and what do you want. No I don’t live here. Those were the receptions you received when I rung Kevin Hickland. I used to give it back of course. Your quirky sense of humor will not be forgotten and you will be sadly missed. Sending sincerest condolences to all and rest in peace. Oxoxo 🙏🙏
so sorry Jason to hear about the loss of your dad and jaz of your granddad. thinking of you all. sending love and big hugs to you all
from sonia
Kevin certainly left an impression on us all whether it be the wider community or closer to home, his presence has shaped us all. Most of it as only a Father and Grandfather can do.
Sending love and care to you all.
Godspeed Uncle Kevin and may one of your kisses to Aunty Rosemarie be from me.