Frank Richard Bethell
Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Gold Star recipient and Life Member Frank Bethell on 23 December 2022. Frank served from 1964 to 1989. A service has been held.
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Raymond (Ray) Rook
Okato Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of Raymond (Ray) William Rook, on Sunday 8 January. Ray was the founding Chief Fire Officer of the Okato Brigade upon its formation in 1954.
Te Rangihiwinui Parry (Steve) Peretini Updated funeral details
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Woodville Volunteer Fire Brigade and Te Matau-a-Māui District advise of the passing of Volunteer Support Officer and Chief Fire Officer Steve Peretini on 9 January 2023.
Arthur (Arch) Moore
Pauanui Brigade advises of the passing of Arthur (Arch) Stewart Moore on 7/1/2023. Arch was CFO from 1981- 2000 and was active in the Brigade for 38 years.
John Morshead
Turangi Fire Brigade advises of the passing of former Chief Fire Officer John Morshead
John served in the brigade from 25/09/1968 until he retired on 11/03/1992
A service to celebrate John's life will be held at the Taupo Funeral Services, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo on Wednesday 21 December 2022 at 10am
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Neil Douglas Oliver
Hororata Volunteer Brigade advises of the passing of Life Member Neil Douglas Oliver. Neil joined the Hororata Volunteer Brigade on 23-3-1965 and retired on 19-12-2005. Funeral details to come.
Joyce Klempel
Moana Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of Life Honorary Member, Joyce Klempel. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Tainui Street in Greymouth on Monday 12 December at 11am. Fire and Emergency members are asked to wear full undress uniform.
Trevor Molloy
The Cobden Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of the ex-Chief Fire Officer Trevor Molloy, Gold Star member, Honorary Life Member of Cobden Volunteer Fire Brigade and past president of West Coast Provincial Fire Brigades Association. Trevor served for 38 years from 1959 to 1997.
Kenneth Alan (Ken) Rintoul
Fire and Emergency advises of the passing of Kenneth Alan (Ken) Rintoul from Okaihau, Northland on 29 November. Ken had been a member of Fire and Emergency’s Northland Local Advisory Committee since June 2020. Ken’s background was in the construction and civil engineering industries.
Eric Archibald
The Waipara and Amberley Volunteer Fire Brigades advises of the passing of Eric Archibald on 17 November 2022. Eric was the ex-CFO of the Waipara Brigade and the ex-DCFO of the Amberley Brigade and a Life Member of both brigades.