Passed away suddenly at home on May 28, 2019, aged 78. Dearly loved husband and soulmate for 51 years of Marilyn, much loved dad and father-in-law of Sharon & Dinghy, and Linda, treasured grandad of Phoebe, and a loved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend of many.
Messages to 45 Brickfield Road, RD2, Hokitika 7882.
In Bernie’s memory, donations to the West Coast St John would be appreciated and can be made at the service. A service to celebrate Bernie’s life will be held at All Saints Church, Stafford Street, Hokitika, on Friday 31 May 2019, commencing at 1.30 pm. Private cremation to follow.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Bernie was a great man – always kind, and had a big smile for everyone xx
Hi Sharon
I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I was thinking of you and Dinghy the other day, I was at Auckland airport sitting in the Air NZ lounge while the Pike River re-entry news was being broadcast, and it brought back memories of sitting in the very same place with you and a group of others as the Pike River disaster unfolded on TV back in 2010. You must be very proud that all these years later Dinghy has managed to start the re-entry process. So I’ve been meaning to send a message and then Grant W passed this on.
Our best wishes to you all over the coming months – we’ll be thinking of you.
Regards, Ian
So sorry to hear of your loss Marilyn, Kia kaha x
Deepest condolences to you Marilyn and your family. Heartbreaking for you all. From Garry and Sue Tozer.
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Bernie.
Regrettably will be unable to make it down coast to say farewell but we will be thinking of you all
Lots of hugs,
Veronica O’Regan and clan
Marilyn & family. So sorry to read of Bernies passsing. Such a lovely man. I remember him way back in the Ross exchange days. A big smile for everyone. Thinking if you at this very sad time. Doug & Roni Wright
To Marilyn and family
Our deepest sympathy is with you all
Rest In Peace Bernie
Hi Sharon
So sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. Hoping your many years of happy memories will get you through this difficult time.
Lynne xx
Marilyn ,sorry we can’t be with you on Friday. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincere Sympathy from Kay and Russell
Heartfelt condolences to You all, ….death leaves a heartache no one can heal…….love gives us memories no one can steal.
R I P Bernie.
To Marilyn and family my sincere and deepest sympathy to everyone
Marilyn we are so sorry to hear of your sudden loss of Bernie. You two were always very special neighbours to our Dad and we remember fondly the time you gave to him. You will miss your Sole mate terribly so hang on to your memories, they never die just fade a little with time. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Jeanne & Barry.
Thinking of you at this time Marilyn. A huge hole in you life but heaps of memories of love to help fill the void.
Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Marilyn so sorry to hear of Bernie’s sudden passing. Grant has many fond memories of their years working together. He will be sadly missed.
My deepest sympathies to Marilyn and family..
Sorry to hear of Bernies passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Pete & Cheryl Mitchell
sorry to hear of bernies passing.condolences to Marilyn and family.ihave lots of good memories working with Bernie for many years.RIP bernie
Yes many good times working along side Bernie whilst at the Hokitika exchange.
Thinking of you all.
Betty Andrews
Son saddened to hear of Bernie’s passing,, A well respected pool player and always willing to pass on tips.
Sorry to hear of Bernie’s sudden passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Dear Marilyn ,
Russell and I send to you our thoughts with the sudden death of Bernie. He was such an awesome guy and one we felt really drawn to with his sense of humour. Please be assured of our thoughts and sorry we can’t call to see you but we are still living in Portugal.
Kind regards