Peacefully in Hokitika, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, aged 73. Adored father and father-in-law of Addie & Kip, and Joel, loved grandad of Charlie, and Summer, loved brother and brother-in-law of Paula & Eddie Kerr, the late Neville & Claire, loved uncle of Jenine, Scott, and the late Hayden, and a friend of many. Messages to the Keast Family c/- Thompson Funeral Directors, PO Box 131, Hokitika 7842, or may be left on Keasty’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A Memorial Service to celebrate Keasty’s life will be held in Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, on Thursday, January 29, commencing at 2pm.
Garry (Keasty) Wayne Keast
January 24, 2026
Thinking of you all. Regards Jack Stewart
Dearest Addie, Joel and whanau sending you lots of love at this sad time. Hold onto the beautiful memories you have of your Dad.
Love Beck, Wayne and whanau xx
So sorry to hear of Keasty’s passing. Have shared many fun times with Keasty and there will be many a story told over the coming days. Sending love to the Keast whanau and thinking of you all. Everything will be tickety-boo Keasty. Love Tania
Much love to you all. Lots of fun.times we all had with Garry at Railway Hotel ,Prince, Halswal and Caledonian. From all our family. Linda.xx
Addie, Joel and family Love and thoughts with you all at this difficult time of the passing of your Dad. R.I.P Garry
Hold onto your memories
To Addie & family thinking of yous at this sad time yr dad Gary always looked forward to me coming down to Hari Hari to do his PC &Hm cares. For Access Home Help
Deepest condolences Addie, Joel and extended families. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Sincere sympathy to Garry,s family. Keasty was one of the best bosses ever. Lots of find memories at the Railway.
The memories are flowing from the Railway times. Massive hugs to you Addie, Joel and whanau 💙💙
My sincere condolences to the family. Keasty was a true legend in the liquor industry and a great mate to me. Will be sadly missed.
My thoughts are with all of Keasty’s family, an absolute legend and a very generous supporter of the Keith’s HSOB Rugby Club. Great memories of the Railway Hotel and Prince of Wales, we loved you Keasty thank you Smithy
My thoughts are with all of Keasty’s family, an absolute legend and a very generous supporter of the Keith’s HSOB Rugby Club. Great memories of the Railway Hotel and Prince of Wales, we loved you Keasty thank you Smithy
Dear Joel, Addie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Pear has many fond memories of Keastie, when living in Hokitika.
Love Pear and Karen
So sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with you Regards Margaret & Micheal Vaughan🌹🌹
Addie, Joel and Family so sorry for your loss of dear Keasty. Lots of great memories years ago with Keasty at the Railway in Hokitika, Prince of Wales, Halswell, Caledonian and recently the Bush inn in Christchurch. Rest easy Keasty.
Condolences Addie, Joel and families. RIP Keasty. Adrienne & Stu Coleman
Dear Paula and family
We were all so sorry to hear of Garry’s passing. Please know our thoughts are with you and Garry’s family.
Rita and Jellie Smith’s family
Kaikoura
My sincere condolences to Gray’s family on their loss.
I have fond memories of Gary and to this day he is still my favourite boss. As an apprentice electrician he took me under his wing both in work and also outside of work, we enjoyed many after work sessions at the Grenadier in ChCh with Keasty as the master of ceremonies. There was never a dull moment when Keasty was at the bar.
You are one of a kind Keasty and you will be missed.
Nigel Ashcroft
Maurice Harnett (Ireland/ late of Lincoln) passes on his sympathy. Garry was apprentice to Barry Abley and Neville was Maurice’s apprentice. Dad has many fond memories of Garry. He is very sad to hear of his passing.
Maurice Harnett