John DA SILVA Obituary

I used to go to the pro wrestling in Wellington as a kid and John was my idol. Wrestlers were always cast as good guys or villains but it was clear John was a genuinely good man in the ring and out of it. That fact was underscored by his great work for at-risk youth later in life. RIP, John, I won't forget you.

Express love and graditude for the Da silva family for selfless giving to the youth
Rest in Heaven
RANGATIRA HONE , WHAEA WILHELMENA

Arohanui Uncle John and Aunty Willie.
Could not beleave when Mum said Uncle John had left us. Then to hear Aunty Willie had followed him.. Sad but you can both carry on your life jourey together. Gone but never ever forgotten always with us. Say hi to Dad.

Arohanui Uncle John and Aunty Willie.
Could not beleave when Mum said Uncle John had left us. Then to hear Aunty Willie had followed him.. Sad but you can both carry on your life jourey together. Gone but never ever forgotten always with us. Say hi to Dad.

RANGATIRA HONE I will always cherish the good and bad times shared you were always my second dad to me I cant thank you enough for the inspiration and strength you installed into me I am a better person through all you and ma willy have done with the guidance you both believed in me I truely thank you both for all you are to me it's hard to cope knowing you are not here times for have just gotten hard I can hear you saying come on Georgie girl you got this don't back down I cant get my head around it or accept the truth your not here your one of many sayings is god don't make rubbish Georgie I've held on to your saying since I met you being 16 I'm now 52 and still hear you saying this just want to say rest Rangatira your in the best arms possible I thank and love you for being you also ma willy to have my heart broken twice in one day I'm a wreck thank you ma for our time together for which I will treasure for the rest of my life I love you unconditionally always and forever ma god bless you both c u soon well not to soon but il see you in time I cant accept you both are gone I love you ma always and forever blessings Georgie girl and elizabeth xxxxxxxmwahxxxxxxxx GG

Today we learned of the passing of John da Silva a legend in NZ history. We knew him as Uncle John. His father as Uncle Ding. His connection to our mother and then our father was a part of our lives when growing up which we will never forget. The inspiration you were and the love you extended to us when we were growing up we will cherish. When you attended our family marriage ceremonies and shared your words of wisdom and congratulations. We send our aroha to the family at this time and grieve with them in your passing. We know that both our mother and father if alive would grieve with your family also. It is a sad time to mourn such a legend who gave so much to this Nation in so many ways. Arohanui Uncle John. RIP. Will always remember you with love from the Andrews family.

RIP John...as a young Taranaki wrestler under Douggie Mudgway [also a Empire Games Medallist] we, many times wrestled on the undercard in New Plymouth, Stratford, Hawera & Wanganui yo your professional bouts. We were all inspired by you and your advice and you always took the time to talk to us...thank you Johnny Da Silva the legend....

Rest in piece wonderful memories