Very sadly passed away on 24 June 2026. Aged 76 years. Really loved partner of Rita. A cherished father and father in law to Brent and Casey, Khane and Laura.A wonderful Poppa to Luca, Charli and Olive and a very close friend of Richie and Jiab. A special brother to Doug and Gail, Colin and Cheryl and the late Ngarie, Sadly missed by all his nieces and nephews, Paul and Leah, Andrew and Debbie, Grant and Stephanie, Creek and Sian, Gemma and Ian, Kylie and Kosta. A treasured friend and kind person to many.May you be at peace. Messages to the Chinn family P.O. Box 131 Hokitika, 7842, or may be left on Allen’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz
A celebration of Allen’s life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 57 Bealey St Hokitika on Friday 3 July 2026 commencing at 1.00pm. A link live stream of his service will be available from his tribute page at Thompsonfd.co.nz
Allen Mark Chinn
June 24, 2026
Rita i am so sorry to hear about Chinnys passing. He was such a kind man. Sending you my love and condolences from Perth 💕
So sorry to hear Rita. He was such a lovely man.
Good by old friend we use to give those goats a run for there money, all the best bob
Sending our deepest condolences to the Chinn family. Thinking of you all during this incredibly sad time.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
My deepest sympathy to everyone
RIP Chinny x
So sorry to hear of Allen’s passing, my thoughts are with Doug and the whole Chinn family at this time.
We all went to the Kaihinu School together and my memories of Allen was he was a hard shot of a kid. May you rest in peace Allen.
Rest in peace Chinney. A dearly loved friend of Jock and Irene
Our condolences to the Chinn family.Very saddened to hear of Als passing ,a real gentleman taken too early
Our sincere condolences to Doug and Gail and the extended Chinn family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.