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John OAKES Obituary
Passed peacefully on July 23, 2016, aged 58. Good mate and soulmate of Bru, loved son of the late Ralph Oakes and Molly, Colin, loved son-in-law of Bev and the late Johnny Savio, cherished brother and brother-in-law of Lindsay and Frances, David and Carmen, Malcolm and Trish, Andy and Kathy, Gary and Lynley, Lydia and Bryan, and Hughie and Trina. Much loved uncle and great-uncle of his nieces and nephews, and loved by his many cousins.
"Now flying free". A celebration of John's life will be held at the Loan and Merc, Harbour Street, Oamaru, on Wednesday, July 27, at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oamaru Hospice would be gratefully accepted and may be left at the service.
Memories and Condolences
for John OAKES
17 Entries
John and Margaret Osborne
July 31, 2016
It is with shock and sadness to hear the passing of John. Condolences to Bruna, Molly and Colin. We will always have happy memories of the time we had in Canada with you all.
Mc Fadyen Paul
July 29, 2016
Fly Free Man
July 29, 2016
What can one say at a time like this... our deepest sympathy love Wayne and Alison Terry
July 28, 2016
So sorry to hear about John's passing. Not expected and too soon. Our condolences go out to Bruna and family.
Norm and Annette Davis, Waimate
Our workhorse.
Laurence Smith
July 27, 2016
From ECan Timaru staff - many thanks John for all the work you have carried out for us over the years in a wide variety of flying roles.
You will be sadly missed and our thoughts are with you Bruna.
A good Kiwi bloke!
Duntroon School
July 27, 2016
To Bruna & family
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of John. He was such a big-hearted, community orientated man, greatly admired by so many. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Duntroon Home & School Community
Robyn McNicol
July 27, 2016
RIP John, a great guy loved by his family and wider community, will be sadly missed by all. Deepest condolences to Bruna and extended family.
Robyn, Waianakarua
Sharyn and Trevor Harrex
July 27, 2016
RIP, a great guy loved by his family and wider community, will be sadly missed by all who knew him, hearts go out to Bruno and his family at this time xoxo
Turtons Saddle - winter work
Laurence Smith
July 26, 2016
So very sad to hear of Johns passing after all these years of flying around the Alpine area and river surveys which will stay with us for ever.
It was a great pleasure to meet and work with you John.RIP
Hugh and Lil
July 26, 2016
A phenomenal man who lived an extraordinary life.
We only knew John for a short time and we will always be grateful for what he has done for us. To see johnny fly through the mist and drizzle, escorting the following Westpac chopper is one memory of him which will always be with us.
We extend our deepest condolences to you Bruna and to extended family and friends.
Hugh and Lil
Debbie Gamble
July 26, 2016
Sending our condolences and love at this time. John was a big hearted, great guy, the world is a worse place without him in it. We are all gutted we can't be there for his final hurrah. Thinking of you all, Steve, Debbie and Greg Gamble and family.
Waimate Rodeo Club
July 26, 2016
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of John. Our thoughts are with you all.
Christine McCallum
July 25, 2016
To Bruna & Family,I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Roger & Maree Key
July 25, 2016
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Mick & Lesley Eccles
July 25, 2016
John, mate RIP -
It was a pleasure to know and work with you at Davis Station - always the ultimate professional, with dulcet tones over the radio, followed by a kind and generous heart - fly freely up there bloke -
Sincere condolences to the family -
Carmen Slee
July 25, 2016
So sad to read of Johns death! RIP
Here it is our last Job Mate
Brian and Karen Bedford
July 25, 2016
Our thoughts are with you at this time and we are very sorry to here about Johns Passing.
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