Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on June 4, 2024, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Pat, loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Dennis and Wendy, Kim, and Jacquelyn, loved grandad of Tayla, Teagan; Aaron, Sean, Dylan; Daniel, and Callum, proud great grandad of Ava, Marley, Remi, Lottie, George, and Ivy, loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Messages to PO Box 75, Hokitika 7842, or can be left on Brian’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A private cremation has been held. A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at the Hokitika Club tomorrow (Saturday) at 4pm.
Michael Joseph Brian (Brian) Cadigan
June 4, 2024
A lovely old gentleman who was a favorite customer of myself and my daughter when we worked at Porkys takeaways. Always a friendly comment or wave. Much love and sympathy to the familyxxx
Fond South Westlnd memories RIP ole mate
Thinking of you all x
I think you will be happy to be with your Pat now, rest in peace Brian. Our condolences to Dennis, Wendy Jackie and Kim and extended family💕
Sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. We had some great times working together in the 80s.
Condolences to Denis,Kim, Jackie and families.
Saddened to learn of Brian’s passing. Sincere condolences to all the family
My sincere condolences to your family now at rest with Pat
Condolences to Dennis and Wendy and families on the passing of Brian,
‘A Totara has fallen in the forest of Tane’
Condolences to Dennis Wendy, Jackie, and Kim. Very sorry to learn of Brian passing away.Will miss him giving a big wave and smile when was out for a drive round Pine Tree Road. R.I.P Brian.
Wendy, Tayla; condolences to you and the rest of your family.
RIP Uncle.
Love and hugs to all 😘🙏
To Dennis , Kim and Jackie
So sad to hear that your Dad has passed away
Lots of good memories of old duck- shooting days to think of.
The numbers of original members is very low now.
Thinking of you all at this time.
David and Myra Waugh
To the Cadigan Family, Dennis, Kim & Jackie. Sad to lose another great Whataroa family member. RIP Brian.
Di & Spider
Our Sincere sympathy for your loss of a friendly family member. I have had a lot to do with Brian over the years and he was always a good friend, willing to do anything to help and always good for a laugh – From the Brake family.
My condolences to the Cadigan family on the passing of Brian.
Dennis, Kim, Jackie and Family, My condolences to all RIP Brian
Jackie and family our condolences on the loss of your Dad
RIP Buddy Tom
Dennis, Jackie and all the family. Our thoughts are with you all.
Brian always had a smile and something kind to say.
Callum big hugs for you as we know you and your Grandad had a real special relationship. You were always very kind to him.
Regards Baird Family x
R I P big fella. Many happy memories Brian. Your Arnold ans Sons days the later Jack of all trades at Paynter sawmills. Cheers kids your Dad was a good man.
Deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with you all at the very sad time.
Adrienne and Tony Arnold
Sincere condolences to Brian’s whanau, R.I.P Brian.
Colleen Astwood nee Blair
To Dennis Wendy and family. Our deepest condolences for the loss of a father and grandfather. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Arohanui
John and Michelle Bond
RIP Uncle Brian. Thinking of you all at this sad time, Sending love and big hugs to Dennis, Kim, Jackie and families. Bronni, Cristian, Paige and Lily xxxooo 💜
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To the cadigan family,so sorry to learn of Brian’s passing.condolences to you all.rest in peace brian
To Dennis, Wendy and family. Condolences to you all.
Our deepest sympathy to Brian’s family. So sorry for your loss.
To Dennis, Wendy and family my deepest condolences. Thinking of you all at this sad time. RIP
The last of my Mum’s brothers rip uncle. Condolences to the Cuzzies
Condolences Cadigan family. Brian thanks for the chats, laughs and games of pool. You will be thought of at the corner of the bar. Love Railway team 💙
Very sorry to learn of Brian’s passing.
Sincere condolences to Dennis & Wendy, Kim and Jackie and the wider Cadigan whanau.
A lot of memories of Brian through the years.
RIP Brian.🌹🌹
Deepest condolences to Denise,Kim ,Jackie and family’s on the passing our your dad , R.I.P Brian fly high our friend fond memories of your dad Grandad and Great Grandad. Love and thoughts with you all at this difficult time ahead. Will miss seeing Brian in his wee scooter 💔💔💙
I was deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Brian’s passing and my heart felt thoughts are with you Den, Kim and Jackie and families. Lots of love always, Ei xx
To the cadigan family. Thinking of u all in the passing of Brian. May the support an love of those around you give you comfort. From Dicey Nida an staff from stone oven bakery.
Denis, Kim, Jackie & families thinking of you all at this time. The last of Mums brothers gone now, may you rest in peace Uncle Brian. Xx
Always enjoyed a catch up yarn when we came to the Coast with Brian. Thinking of all your family at this time.
Love from Butler & Teresa Vass, Snow & Maree Swain & John Malcom Turnbull – the Mataura whitebaiting crew.
Was saddened to hear of the passing of Brian,our condolences to. Dennis,Kim and Jackie and Cardigan families .RIP, Brian
Thinking of you Wendy and Dennis. All the best.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Brian was such a gentleman, the very best neighbour and will be truely missed by my family and I. RIP Brian, you are always in my thoughts. We are very much going to miss your knowledge and humour! Love and condolences to your family x