Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Victoria Care Rest Home, Christchurch on October 1, 2021, aged 83.
Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Melva, loved dad and father-in-law of Ann (deceased) and David, and Murray and Sarah-Jane. Loved Pop of Liam, Oliver, George, and Stevie, and a loved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend of many.
Messages to 180 Hau Hau Road, Blue Spur, Hokitika 7882, or can be left on Brian’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.
Due to the current Covid restrictions, a family service to celebrate Brian will be held. Friends and Family are invited to attend the burial at the Hokitika Cemetery, on Tuesday, October 5 commencing at 3 pm.
Condolences to all the family. Fond memories of Knocker. RIP
My sympathies to Melva and family. Knocker was always a lovely man with a big smile. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered
Sincere condolences to the family very sad news RIP ‘Knocker’
My Deepest Sympathy to the Nixon Family R.I P Brian Fly High my Kiwi Rugby football Friend
Sorry to hear of nockers passing he he was great guy he will be mist in the community
My deepest sympathies to all your family Knocker.
Thinking of you all.
Lexy Cowlin
Very sad to hear the news of Brian’s passing, he was such a lovely man and was well know in the community and surrounds for the work he did.. My love and condolences go out to you Melva and your extended family’s. Xx
So sad to get news of Brian’s passing. Sincere love and condolences to Melva and your whole family from the Yorke family
Very sad to hear of Brian’s passing. My sincere condolences to Melva and family.
Time to say Goodbye Brian.We,ve enjoyed your company over the years.We really miss you,our special friend.
Deepest Sympathy and hugs to Melva, Murray, Sarah and family
My sincere condolences to Melva & family. R.I.P KNOCKER.
Sincere sympathy to Melva and Family. R I P Knocker
To Melva and family please accept my deepest in Knockers passing. I remember Melva and Brian courting in the little car
To Melva, Murray, Sarah, David, Liam, Oliver, George and Stevie
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May he be at peace with Annie.
With the kindest regards and love, from a friend of Annie’s
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Knocker.
Sincere condolences to the Nixon family.
A West Coast roading legend.
RIP Knocker.??
To Knocker, Sarah, Melva and family
So sorry to learn of Knockers passing.
He will be a big loss to you all.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Beana, Kelly, Jorja and Marnie Kyle
Great memories of collecting treasures on the beach, having a quiet drink and learning how to work smarter not harder with a patient, fun and lovable uncle. xx
To Melva and family. Please accept our deepest sympathy. So sorry to learn of Brian’s passing. RIP
melva murray and nixon family sorry to hear of the passing of a good friend and workmate for many years a lot of good memories remain rest in peace old fella till we meet againrip
Colleen and Butch Jamieson
Melva Muz and family.our sympathy in the loss Brian. a neighbour and freind of the family
for 23 years .a worker at rest ..
Colleen and Butch Jamieson
Melva Muz and family.our sympathy in the loss Brian. a neighbour and freind of the family
for 23 years .a worker at rest ..
Sincerest Sympathy to all of Brians family. Sorry we can’t be with you all today.
Our thoughts and sympathy to Knockers family at this difficult time of his passing
Have many memories of Brian sailing against him at Lake Mahinapua.
I extend my sympathy to Melva and her family in the loss of a loved father and grandfather.
Condolences to Knocker and family and hope you’re doing as well as you can be at this sad time