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Post by trees on May 25, 2022 8:47:13 GMT 12
Alan Chung We are sad to announce that on May 22, 2022, we had to say farewell to Alan Chung after a long illness. He was loved and cherished by many people, including: his children Aaron and Zora, his siblings Lai, Daisy, Margaret and David, his colleagues at RNZAF and Classic Flyers.
A service to celebrate and remember Alan will be held at Classic Flyers, 9 Jean Batten Drive Mount Maunganui on Tuesday 31 May 2022 at 2.00pm followed by cremation.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on May 25, 2022.
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 28, 2022 22:29:00 GMT 12
We lost another good one this morning. Jim McHerron passed away following an illness, in Australia.
Jim was a Signaller on Sunderlands and on the Orions when they first entered service. He was one of the original crew members who trained on the Orion in the USA and ferried the aircraft out to New Zealand in 1966.
He was also father to WONZ Forum member and well known aviation podcaster Grant McHerron. My condolences to Grant and his Mum and sisters, and all the family.
I had the privilege to film an interview with Jim and his fellow Sunderland and Orion crewmate Barrie Irvine in the Short Sunderland at MOTAT back in 2017. This is that film, posted as a wee tribute to Jim.
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Post by falcon124 on May 29, 2022 2:08:09 GMT 12
We lost another good one this morning. Thanks mate, he went peacefully & with dignity as his body let him down in the end. He was with his wife Barbara at the time and we'll be having the family wake next weekend. For now, here's a couple of photos of Jim when he was frail but sharp as a tack: 1) Me flying mum & dad in a hot air balloon some years back (so happy I got to take them for a flight ) www.dropbox.com/s/kg5zvvmc8hdo6ie/Flying%20Mum%20%26%20Dad.jpg?dl=02) Dad with the Sunderland model I had made for him which is in RNZAF colours and the markings of 4115 which he spent many flights on in the 1950s and was the airframe we toured at MOTAT back in 2016. www.dropbox.com/s/1wuyrjkfhvrheea/Dad%20with%20Sunderland.jpg?dl=0
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Post by ZacYates on May 29, 2022 12:03:47 GMT 12
Rest in peace Jim, and my deepest condolences to you and clan McHerron Grant.
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Post by trees on May 31, 2022 14:07:01 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) Joseph Charles (Joe) Knight L568409 ARM MECH 1950'2 CMT Passed away peacefully on 27 May 2022. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley. Much Loved mother and mother- in- law of Wayne and Coralie, Sharon and Pat, David and Debra, Michelle and Brian. A very special Grandfather to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service for Joseph will be held at the Birkenhead RSA, Recreation Drive, Birkenhead on Saturday 4 June 2022 at 11 am.
Published in the NZ Herald 31 May 2022
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Post by camtech on May 31, 2022 20:04:52 GMT 12
Do I sense a typo by Auntie Herald there?
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Post by trees on Jun 1, 2022 9:29:33 GMT 12
FLT LT (RTD) Maurice Dereck (MO) Southam B76131 SIG/ A&S ADM RNZAF 2 May 1952 to 1 August 1977. 1943: Served in C Coy. 52nd Batt. East Surrey Rgt, 1945: 14462580 R.E.M.E. BAOR Oldenburg Germany and 1952: to 1977 RNZAF; 5, 41 and 3BSS Squadrons
On May 26, 2022, peacefully in Christchurch, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Marion. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Caroline and Clinton Norris, Peter, and Bruce. Treasured grandad of Craig and Barbara, Scott and Amy, Derek and Elise, Emma and Hammer, and Matthew. Great-grandad of Robbie, Korrina, Henry, Oliver, and William. Brother and brother-in-law of Leonard and Vilma, Alan and Jean (all deceased), and Michael and Pat. Donations in Mo's memory to Veterans Affairs would be appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly/mdsoutham2605 At Mo's request a private family farewell has been held.
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Post by trees on Jun 2, 2022 7:49:48 GMT 12
FLT LT James Douglas (Jim) McHerron W79209 AEOFF (Originally Signaller) RNZAF 10 January 1958 to 4 July 1971. On 28 May 2022 following an illness in Australia.
Jim was a Signaller on Sunderlands and on the Orions when they first entered service. He was one of the original crew members who trained on the Orion in the USA and ferried the aircraft out to New Zealand in 1966.
A family service will be held this weekend.
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Post by tbf2504 on Jun 2, 2022 8:46:02 GMT 12
So sad two "Siggies" move on in the same week.
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Post by trees on Jun 8, 2022 12:18:54 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) William Hubert (Bert) Sergent D74799 E FIT RNZAF 1 February 1952 to 22 January 1960 41 SQN Malaya 1955
Bert passed away peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, Blenheim on Friday June 3, 2022 aged 86.
Bert had a private cremation & there will be a farewell for Bert at the Renwick Arms Country Club, on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 1.00pm, for those who wish to come and join the family and have a few drinks for Bert.
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Post by trees on Jun 8, 2022 17:28:32 GMT 12
CPL (RTD) Douglas Latue H88028 SSTWD RNZAF 11 January 1977 to 10 January 1997.
On Thursday, June 2, 2022, passed away suddenly but peacefully.
Dearly loved son of Marie Kennington and the late Fred Latue, dearest brother and brother-in-law of Sue and Brian King, Charmaine and Paul Dunston, and Paul, uncle of Kyle (deceased), Charloe, and Courtney; and Corey. Loved nephew of Nell Ellis and Lesley Turnbull.
We give special thanks to all his carers at 663 Old West Coast Road. Doug will be sadly missed by all. Messages to Sue King, 121 Selwyn Street, Timaru 7910.
In accordance with Doug's wishes, a private service was held.
Published by The Press on Jun. 8, 2022.
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Post by trees on Jun 9, 2022 7:55:17 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) Allan Foster Ramsay (Late of Hawarden) NZ432795 RNZAF 1943 TO 1945 On June 4, 2022, aged 97 years, passed away peacefully at Holmwood Rest Home, Rangiora. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Graeme and Colleen, Chris and John (deceased), Jill and Tom, treasured Grandad and Grandie. Special thanks to Amberley Rest Home and Holmwood Rest Home for the most wonderful, kind care you gave Dad in his final years. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Al Ramsay, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Flowers respectfully declined. A Memorial Service to Celebrate Al's life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Monday, June 13, at 10.30am.
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Post by trees on Jun 9, 2022 8:54:54 GMT 12
LAC (RTD) Carl Ronald Vincent (Ron) Hawker W76909 ARM FIT RNZAF 21 January 1953 to 20 January 1959.
Passed away on 1 June 2022 . Loved husband of Sue. Loved father of Tracy and Dev (Whanganui), Drew (Melbourne) and Dane and Monique (Kerikeri). Grandfather of Sam, Mitchell, Maddie and Dustin. Great grandfather of Indie, Fern, Levi and Isaiah. In accordance with Ron’s wishes a private farewell has been held.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 9, 2022 15:10:59 GMT 12
PRICE, George Henry (Harry). 433353 LAC RNZAF 1939 - 45 Passed away peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home on 4 June 2022, in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Edna. Much loved father and father-in- law of Carolyn and Geoff, Warren and Linda, Marian and Ken, the late John, and Chris and Tina A loving Pop of all his grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and great-great- granddaughter. Special thanks to the staff of Kowhainui for their loving care of Harry. A service to celebrate Harry's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui, on Friday 10 June 2022, at 1:30pm, and will be live-streamed at www. clevelandfunerals.co. nz/live.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jun 9, 2022 16:49:16 GMT 12
PRICE, George Henry (Harry). 433353 LAC RNZAF 1939 - 45 Passed away peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home on 4 June 2022, in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Edna. Much loved father and father-in- law of Carolyn and Geoff, Warren and Linda, Marian and Ken, the late John, and Chris and Tina A loving Pop of all his grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and great-great- granddaughter. Special thanks to the staff of Kowhainui for their loving care of Harry. A service to celebrate Harry's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui, on Friday 10 June 2022, at 1:30pm, and will be live-streamed at www. clevelandfunerals.co. nz/live. Price was an ex Air Training Corps Cadet. Errol
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Post by trees on Jun 11, 2022 13:04:11 GMT 12
F/S John William Tasker F80367 AVTECH RNZAF 10 January 1961 to 1 May 1987. Member 16 boy Entrant School (BES).
Born at Te Koporu on August 12, 1944, died peacefully at Anthony Wilding Hospital, Christchurch, on June 6, 2022 with his beloved wife Judy by his side. Together until the end. Loved and respected father of David and Peter and father-in-law of Michelle, Joanne and Lisa. Loved grandad of Emma and Jack, and Daniel and Alex. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Dawn and Ernie Morris of Taupo, and uncle of their children. Loved brother-in-law of Helen and Adam Chambers of Bunnythorpe, Hilary and the late Don Henry of Wellington, Robyn and the late Ross Clarkson of Sydney Australia, and their families. Our family and friends give heartfelt thanks to the staff at Anthony Wilding Hospital for their exceptional kindness respect and expertise in caring for John over the last 4 years. A private family funeral was held on June 9, 2022. Published by The Press on Jun. 11, 2022.
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Post by trees on Jun 12, 2022 9:54:47 GMT 12
SQN LDR (RTD) Maurice William Desmond (Maurie) Robinson M896551 GD NAV RNZAF 10 May 1957 to 19 July 1988 Message from family. Maurice Robinson passed away last night on 10 June 2022 at the Bob Scott Retirement Village in Petone, Wellington. His wife Pat and three children Steven, Debbie and Janine have been here with him over his last days. Maurie will be remembered as a great husband and father, a navigator, an adventurer, a gentleman, a good friend and a practical joker. He served in the NZ Army in Korea for 2 years and in the RNZAF as a Navigator and Navigation Instructor for 32 years retiring in 1988. His life has been full of adventure, laughter and travel. He was loved dearly by his family and friends. We will miss him. We will hold a private cremation attended by his immediate family and then a service later in the year in Christchurch – we will advise details of the service as they arise. Pat’s address: Pat Robinson SA444 Bob Scott Village 25 Graham Street Petone, Lower Hutt 5012 Email messages c/- Janine on ahie@xtra.co.nz Kind regards Janine (daughter) Cell: + 64 021 324 037
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Post by tbf2504 on Jun 12, 2022 11:29:18 GMT 12
Maurie was OC Ops Sqn at Wigram when I was the Comms Flt Cdr in the mid 1970s. A great practical joker, he and Lyndsay Laing were always playing jokes on unsuspecting other officers.
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Post by trees on Jun 14, 2022 8:11:32 GMT 12
SGT (RTD) David H (Dave) Taylor K87984 AVTECH RNZAF 14 September 1977 to 2 January 1982 on 13 June 2022 at Matamata. Dave was an RAF Avionics Chief Tech who came over to RNZAF with the Andovers after instructing the RNZAF on them. He was a CPL on 1 SQN and then a SGT on 3 SQN. Further details will be advised when known.
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Post by trees on Jun 14, 2022 8:28:05 GMT 12
WAL (RTD) Lorna Estelle Upjohn Nee Gilbert W1568 WAAF 28 June 1941 to 1945 ? Enlisted at Air Department. Passed away peacefully at The Oaks, on Saturday, June 11, 2022, in her 99th year. Messages to the Upjohn family C/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. The family would like to thank the staff at The Oaks for their care and personal attention given to Lorna. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A Celebration of Lorna's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Thursday, June 16, at 11.00am. Private cremation thereafter.
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