PUGH, Brian Malcolm. Royal Air Force K4267740. Passed away on 3 October 2025 at the age of 81 years, having lived a full and wonderful life. Adored husband and soul-mate of Carol for over 60 years. Devoted and dearly loved father of Lynda, Steve, and Tony, and father-in-law of Tamanda and Caroline. Beloved Gramps to his grandchildren Bevan, Dayne, Aimee, Ethan, Izzy, Harry, and Maziko, and greatgrandchildren Eva and Dylan. "Fly high my love, we'll meet again one day". 'Per Adua Astra'. Very special thanks to all the staff at Te Manaaki, Pacific Coast Village, for all their loving care of Brian throughout his stay there. "Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts". A service celebrating Brian's life will be held at Legacy Papamoa, 53 Te Okuroa Drive, Papamoa on Friday 10 October at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers NZ would be appreciated. Livestream may be viewed, and tributes left at
legacyfunerals.co.nz/s/brian. Communication to the Brian Pugh Family c/- P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 7, 2025.