23-9-1949 ~ 14-8-2021, after a courageous battle, in his 72nd year. Best friend and husband of Lynda, devoted dad and father-in-law of Brendan and Cath, Russell and Chantelle (Australia), Michael, Jessica and Geoff Blackmore, and Louise. Beloved grandad of Elizabeth and Benjiman; Jasmine, Jamika, Jack and Juliette; Ryleigh; Stephanie and Jennifer; loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. “A beautiful soul has been taken”. Messages to PO Box 68, Whataroa 7857, or can be left on Wally’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. In compliance with Covid19 Level 3 Regulations, a family graveside service has been held. A Memorial Service to celebrate Wally’s life will be advised at a later date.
Walter Hugh (Wally) Giles
So sorry for your loss, he will be terribly missed in the community.
In lovingof wallygiles he was he washandsome we had lots of memories we had togetherdad took meto work with him we had cookies together at work stve came into work withus Garyjulnen
Thinking of you Lynda at this sad time. RIP Wally.
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Wally will be very much missed around the district.
Our condolences to the whole family especially Lynda. A true legend in Whataroa, a man that could fix, repair or fabricate anything, out of everything. RIP Wally
Condolences to All the Family at this sad time. Thinking of you all xx
Thinking of you all at this sad time, he will be very much missed.
To the Giles family thinking of you at this sad time, Keith and Janine Vincent
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Snow & Deb
Heartfelt sympathy to Lynda, Louise and family so sad saying goodbye to a great mate.
From Trevor (ex Allied Petroleum driver)
HaleyArnold we known for couples of a 19 years now long time before you passedaway we had lots of together and memories we had together we cameupto Hokitika to see you againforyour funeral i know you passedaway onAugust17
Our deepest sympathies to Lynda, Louise and the family. You are in our thoughts and hearts. Jamie, Holly, Layla and Amber
Very sad to hear Walter die in Whataroa…..a great man for the area.
To his family deepest sympathy ….may he RIP .
Catherine McBride
To Lynda, Louise and family.
We are so sorry for your great loss.
Wally was a wonderful, kind and clever man, who will be greatly missed.
Thinking of you all.
Dion, Adele and girls.
Sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you at this sad time. Kia kaha
Sorry to hear of Wally’s death. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Diane Fairhall
Sorry to hear of Wally’s passing.condolences to you all.RIP Wally.wes armstrong
Sorry to hear of the loss of Wally I was privileged to Have him work for me at Greymotors a very respected mechanic RIP mate.
Thinking of you all, much love from us all.
Camellia and Tony and family
Heartfelt thoughts go out to you all in this time of sorrow.
A life to celebrate with many treasured memories.
Sorry to hear of Wallys passing. Cheryl & Clarke Johnston
My sympathy to the family for their loss. Remember the visits to Whataroa with Graham. God bless
Sending Love and Hugs to you all. Forever in our Hearts. ❤
Sincere sympathy to Lynda and the Giles Families. Our thoughts are with you.
Penny and Robert Vincent
♡ Lynda it’s is with true saddness that we send our condolences to you and Louise.. For the loss of a lovely kind and clever man..
Thinking of you at this very hard time.
Rest easy Wally ♡
From Fiona Mark and Family
Thinking of you at this sad time Lynda and family ?
Sad to learn of the passing of Walter.. a much loved Husband and Father. RIP
To Lynda & Families, so sorry to hear of cousin Wally’s passing, please accept our condolences.
A can do man with a great sense of humour. Fond memories of staying at Whataroa as a young lad.
Trevor & Dawn Milliken. Western Australia
Sorry to hear of Wallys passing
We had some interesting discussion and many a laugh when he would visit me at my shop in Hoki
To the family,our deepest sympathy
Ken
So sorry about Wally’s passing. So sad for you and Louise Lynda and Family.. He was a strong, knowledgeable personality with so much to give. All that fix-it knowledge will be missed by the Westland community.
Our love at this time
Cousin Elspeth Grey and Family.
Thinking of you all at this sad time x
So sorry in the passing of Wally. Our thoughts are with you all. We used to enjoy calling in. It was a good catch up while we were working. Would have sent a card but lockdown preventer it. Helen & Henry Smith
Our deepest condolences to your whole family, we are sending love and prayers to you at this time.
You will be greatly missed Wally. A terrific man and a supportive member of Whataroa. Deepest condolences to the family.
In lovingof wallygiles he was he washandsome we had lots of memories we had togetherdad took meto work with him we had cookies together at work stve came into work withus Garyjulnen
HaleyArnold we known for couples of a 19 years now long time before you passedaway we had lots of together and memories we had together we cameupto Hokitika to see you againforyour funeral i know you passedaway onAugust17