Jack Passings – September 2024
GAIGER Terence AB 18810 RNZN. Suddenly on 8th September 2024, aged 74. Beloved husband of Teresa; loved dad to Michael and partner Julie, and Daniel (dec); Cherished Poppa of Madison & partner Sam, Josh, Georgie, Charlie, Chelsea, Olivia, and also Otto, his mokomoko. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the RSA at https://www.rsa.org.nz/support-us/donate. A service to celebrate the life of Terry will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt on Thursday 12th September at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.
Forever in our hearts
GIBBS, Eric James ex-MCPO B18056 RNZN. Crossed the Bar 8th September 2024. Eric was a medic in Vietnam (1971) – Taranaki.
The funeral has already been held.
ILES Robert aka “Grumpy” “Bob” WOSA RNZN Ret. Born 1938 at Wallingford Home. Died in Timaru Hospital after a brief illness on 2.9.2024, at 86. A returned Temuka “lad”. Son of the Late Joyce and Lance, brother of the late Graeme and Francis Iles. Much loved husband to the late Wendy Iles and late Barbara Iles; father of Shaun and Tracy; Stepfather of Tracey and Andrea; Father-in-law of Tracy, Sally and Matt; Poppa of Matthew, Jason, Alexander, Jorja, Mackenzie and the late Andrew. Big-Poppa of Braxton and Malaki.
A “character” that will be much missed. A memorial service will be held at Galbraith’s in Temuka at 10.00am Monday, September 9.
WHITE, Anthony Larry John CTB. NZ17468 Joined May 62 CS36. He joined as a stoker in the 60’s and brought Waikato back in 66. Tony’s funeral will be this Friday 20 Sep at 11am at the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club