Michael Sydney (Mike) Hill
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 12th February, just nine days short of his 75th birthday.
Beloved husband of Kathy for 52 years. Proud father to Nick and Monique. Cherished by Nick's partner Taz.
Messages of condolence to the Hill family c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim, 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.
The family wishes to thank the amazing staff at the Marlborough Hospice for their exceptional care and
the dignity they provided Mike in his last days.
A service celebrating Mike's life will be held at the Picton Baptist Church, Waikawa Road, Picton
on Thursday 19th February at 1pm followed by afternoon tea at the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club.
A recording of the service will later be made available on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Picton Baptist Church
293 Waikawa Road
Picton
Thursday 19 February 2026
1.00pm
From - Richard Eyles
Kathy and Family
So very sad to hear of Mike's passing.
Will miss the in depth conversations we had over a cup of tea.
He was a very kind and sincere person and will be missed by many who knew him.
Love Richard and Karleen Eyles
From - Tracy Pigou
Kathy, Michael will be deeply missed by so many. I’ll always remember the countless hours he gave serving at Superkids — especially with the go-karts and all the behind-the-scenes work. He was truly a man of God and such a generous, giving soul. Sending lots of love and prayers to you and your family.
From - Deo & Guan Vistar
Guan and I, together with our children Angela and Nathan, were deeply saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. Yet we take comfort in the Christian assurance that he is now in the presence of his Heavenly Father and of the Lord Jesus Christ, whom he loved and served faithfully throughout his life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathy and the family at this time. We send you our love.
Mike was a true man of God. During my time as pastor at Picton Baptist Church, it was a great encouragement to Guan and me when Mike and Kathy chose to join the church – a decision I knew was not easy, but one that felt like a homecoming, given his family’s earlier ties there. Mike’s love for God was evident in his worship, his prayer life, and his deep commitment to studying Scripture. We spent many hours discussing the Bible and theology, especially his favourite topic: heaven and the life to come.
Mike and Kathy were wonderfully supportive of our family during those years. I was grateful to serve alongside Mike on the Elders Board and to share fellowship in the home group that sometimes met in their home.
Mike, I will miss you dearly. Though our parting is painful, it is only temporary. One day, all God’s children will be reunited in His presence. Your reflections on heaven have now given way to reality — you are with your Saviour and Lord.
Rest in peace and rise in glory.
With love to Kathy, Nick, and Monique,
Deo, Guan, Angela, and Nathan
(now based in Adelaide, South Australia)
From - Michael Berdinner
My condolences to all of Mike's family.
Always a smile and great conversations with Mike. R.I.P. Mike, no more pain.
