Beloved husband of Merelle. Father and father-in-law of Julian and Gael, Gabrielle and Bruce, Christopher and Maree. Grandfather to Lachlan, Georgia, Hugh, Harriet and Eleanor. All messages to the Nixon family can be sent to C/- P O Box 218 Stratford, 4352. A service for Alten will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street Stratford on Monday 15th December at 11.00AM, followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend the service you may view the live-stream at briandarthfunerals.co.nz