3 August 1947 – 31 July 2025
3 August 1947 – 31 July 2025
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 31, 2025, aged 77.
Dearly loved husband of Lois, much loved father of Jody, Kane, Selena, Lance and Kirk. Father-in-law of Wayne Boot (deceased), Andy Whitta, Serena Johnson and Kym Villanueva Matthews.
Loved Grandad of Nicole, Melody and Jasmine and Great Grandad of Sophia and Aliana.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has provided care and support for Warren throughout this time.
Messages may be addressed to The Matthews Family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145.
A celebration of Warren’s life will be held in The Silks Lounge, Addington Raceway, on Thursday, August 7, at 3:30pm. Friends are very welcome to share their stories at the service. Private cremation thereafter.
Funeral service held at Silks Lounge @ Addington Raceway and Events Centre
In Memory of a Friend and Partner - Warren Matthews There are some relationships in life that go beyond business—they become part of who you are. This is my tribute to someone who began as a client, became a collaborator, and ultimately, a good friend. The Beginning of a Shared Path I first met Warren around 2008 through my work with Xtend-Life in Thailand. From the outset, it was clear that you brought a rare mix of energy, integrity, and vision. What started as a professional relationship quickly deepened, guided by a shared belief in health, innovation, and human potential. You approached every conversation with openness and every project with purpose. We didn’t always agree, but there was always mutual respect—and that made all the difference. A Partnership Rooted in Trust Some of our best conversations happened off-script. We’d start with business plans and drift into books, family, or the state of the world. I always learned something—about life, about resilience, about what really matters. We had some amazing conversations in the Marriott Executive Lounge! You challenged ideas and you gave people space to grow. Over the years, those qualities shaped not only the projects we worked on but the people around you—including me. Your Legacy You invested in people—not just their ideas or skills, but their stories. You saw potential even when it was still unfolding, and you gave it room to breathe. The ripples of that kind of belief don’t stop. They keep moving outward, touching lives in ways that can’t be measured in numbers. Thank you for your faith. Thank you for the laughter. Thank you for the friendship. A Final Reflection As I write this, I keep returning to one truth: it’s not “sales” or the quality of health products we remember. It’s the shared moments, the honest words, the unexpected kindnesses. Those are the things that endure. Here’s to the journey we shared—and to the many lives made better because you walked among us. With heartfelt gratitude,
Funeral service held at Silks Lounge @ Addington Raceway and Events Centre

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