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Gerard Joseph REA

Gerard REA Obituary

REA, Gerard Joseph. Died on 6 September 2025. Loved brother of Annette and Miles Wilson, Judy and Peter Geard, Michael Rea and Tess Shipley, and his nieces and nephews.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 8, 2025.

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Mike Greig

September 9, 2025

Sorry to hear of Gerards passing.

I am one of many pilots who Gerard helped start a successful flying career. I'm very grateful for the opportunity he gave me.

Condolences to Gerards family.

Tom Jones

September 9, 2025

Happy memories of days long gone at Paraparaumu Flying School

Lisa

September 9, 2025

Sending deepest sympathy to Judy ,
Peter and family . Was always a pleasure working alongside you ,
True professional

Jeanne Clare

September 9, 2025

A very sad loss. Happy times flying- way back to NAC days, silly golf games parties. Gerard was a kind and caring colleague and captain colleague and friend. Fly high - beyond the blue- RIP Gerard. Jeanne Clare NAC/Air NZ

Clint Green

September 9, 2025

Gerard was a wonderful friend and neighbour here in Turangi. We missed him greatly when he moved and can´t believe he´s passed. Condolences to all the family. I loved to get him talking about his flying. We have friends who were cabin crew with Gerard and they speak very highly of him too!

Lynn Packer

September 9, 2025

So sad to hear of Gerard´s passing. Will always treasure and remember my years working for Great Barrier Airlines. He was a great boss. RIP Gerard.

Greig Johnston

September 8, 2025

An all round top bloke. RIP Gerard

Michelle Little ( Hicks)

September 8, 2025

I remember him fondly from my London days - ( and he flew with my late dad Gary who was an isd - always a fine gentlemen to catch up with at the pub and chat away about all sorts and he loved his crew. May he rest in peace current air nz crew xxx

Kathy Andersen

September 8, 2025

So sad to hear of Gerard´s passing.
Another pilot from a great era.
RIP
Kathy Andersen

Russell Jenkins

September 8, 2025

So sad to hear of his passing

ANNA DAVIDSON

September 8, 2025

Very sadden to read of the passing of Gerard . May he Rest In Peace

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