Search by Name

Search by Name

Gary Hicks Obituary

HICKS, Gary Clive (Gazza, Bag of Tricks). On April 2, 2012, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a courageous battle with leukemia; aged 68 years. Much loved husband of the late Margaret, and special loving partner of Pamma. Treasured father and friend of Michelle, and Jo, and wonderful father- in-law of Ric, and Tristan. Loved Poppa of Olivia, and Noah; Travis, and Shayla. Landing gear down Final flight complete Messages to the Hicks family, C/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Christchurch Hospital, would be appreciated and can be made at the service. A Funeral Service for Gary will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Thursday, April 5, at 11.00a.m. Academy Funeral Services FDANZ Ph 03 343 0919



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Apr. 4, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Hicks

Not sure what to say?





8 Entries

Michelle Little

April 23, 2012

Hello. If anyone would like to add anymore messages, this guest book will expire on the 5th of May. There however, is a permanent memorial set up under www.heavenaddress.com - you can leave things on there for Dad. Many thanks. Michelle x

Brenda de Silva

April 9, 2012

So sorry to hear of the passing of our old friend,Gary.Our parents,Arthur & May Ellis(both now deceased) were very good friends of Harold& Pearl Hicks,and old neighbours of theirs from Tutuki St.,Waterview.
Our very sincere condolences to all the family,from Brenda de Silva(Ellis)& brother John(Kerikeri)

April 6, 2012

God Bless you my wonderful Dad..... what a beautiful farewell for you... Sunshine and a cadillac.... Coldie time in the sky... Miss you so..... Shell and Ric and furry Gris misses her Poppa xxxx

April 5, 2012

Gary, we flew together many times, a great guy, from Ron Ingledew

April 5, 2012

HICKS, Gary Clive. On April 2nd, 2012. Long time friend of Heather and Warren. You are at peace now after such a brave battle. Fly free Gazza.

April 4, 2012

HICKS, Gary. On April 2, 2012. Much loved brother-in-law of Lou and Jacque Haig, uncle of Linda, Richard, and the late Stephen. A brave sufferer now at rest.

April 4, 2012

HICKS, Gary Clive. Passed away peacefully in B.M.T.U. Christchurch on 2 April, 2012, after a battle with AML Leukemia; aged 68. Beautiful Dad of Michelle and father-in-law and mate of Ric. My dearest Da, what a courageous battle the last 6 months have been for you. You never gave up, you never complained. Life will never be the same without you. Thank you for all of our memories, love and laughter shared over a coldie or two. You are forever in my heart. Now on final approach, the landing gear is down, resting in peace in the great hangar in the sky. God bless. Miss you. Love you so much. Shell and Ric XXX

April 4, 2012

HICKS, Gary Clive. Passed away peacefully in his sleep in the morning of April 2, 2012 in his 69th Year Loved brother and brother-in- law of Graeme and Robyn and nieces Katharine and Chelsea. You will be in our thoughts forever. Rest in peace and keep a coldie waiting for your brother. He's going to be late.

Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results

Memorial Events
for Gary Hicks

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.