George HABIB Obituary

News about my dad was hidden from me for years.. I miss him dearly.. love you dad

George my good friend. It was only today that I learned of your passing from Nora. We went back to 1990 and Hon Matiu Rata and our catfish project. You were a scientist, a visionary and a gentleman. I was privileged to know what you contributed to the historic Fisheries Settlement. Travel well on your journey. Allah O Akbar. Kia Kaha to your family.

George you've gone too soon. I have very fond memories of our times together as PhD students, as work colleagues and as friends - at sea, at Fisheries Research Centre, out with the tuna fleet, on aerial surveys and travelling together to the USA. Like your running, your work ethic was amazing, your achievements prodigious. I tried to contact you recently - but sadly I was too late to catch up again. My thoughts are with your friends & family.

In memory of a very special friend and our happy times together over the years, right till the end. Rest in peace my love.
Jude

Habib, George
Passed away suddenly on Friday 5th July 2013. Will be missed by his daughters Tia and Rui, Iman, and step-daughter Katrina. He holds a special place in our hearts and memories.

George Habib. We always thought we might catch up again sometime - but that is not to be. We will keep some fond memories and & much respect for his work. Mary & Stew from Canterbury Zoology days.

Dear George, grateful for our wonderful time together, and we will surely treasure all those beautiful memories. we will miss you greatly. Lovingly yours, Cristy and family.

My sincere condolences to George's friends and family. As a work colleague and friend I remember George as a dedicated and talented fisheries scientist with a special skill in articulating results in his written reports. His work on Maori fisheries underpinned many of the Waitangi Tribunal's findings on Maori fisheries claims. Haere ra.

HABIB, Dr George. On Friday 5th July 2013, it is with Sadness we cherish our memories of George. A highly respected marine biologist, researcher, negotiator and developer. George will be sorely missed by his family and colleagues. George is lying at Te Rangiita Marae, Nukuhau, Taupo. Funeral Service will be held at 11.00am today, (Tuesday). Haere, Haere, Haere ra e George. Jan and family.

HABIB, George. On the 5th July 2013 passed suddenly in his 70th year. Loved son of the late George and Monica Habib. Treasured brother and brother in law of Anthony and Gail, Sue and Robert, Kathy and Uma, Monica, Taro, Rongoheikume and John and his many nieces and nephews. A life cut short, so much unfinished work. Not too bad Oruanui Boy, the best though, 7 wickets for 14 runs. Taupo Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ