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Ken HOLMES Obituary

HOLMES, Ken. 70yr, sadly passed away on the 2nd June 2022 following an illness. Dearly loved husband of Vicki, adored father of Henry and Theo. Funeral service Saturday 11th June 2pm All Saints Chapel, Purewa, Meadowbank. All communications to the Holmes Family, c/- P.O. Box 56-013, Dominion Road, Auckland.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jun. 7, 2022.

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Barry J Fraser

June 3, 2023

God Bless Ken,

I trust you are well ,

Spend a lot of time in England & was told tonight!

God Bless you .

Kindest Regards

Barry

Cameron Ace

May 1, 2023

Im actually very sad to just learn this. ken was my old boss at photopages and I thrived under him like no where else. He got me. Im really sad. RIP Ken.

John Proffitt Chair BAF Admin PRA Aus & NZ

September 25, 2022

Roll of Honour: Ken Holmes The Para chute Regiment UK. Cold War. R.I.P. Sincere condolences to family,friends and colleagues.

Graham Lindsay

June 14, 2022

Heard today, shocked, dear old friend, very sorry not to get to see him again. Much love from us, Vicki, Graham and Roslyn

John Tonkin

June 14, 2022

My sympathies to Kens family. I knew Ken through work. He was a lovely man and will be missed.

Suzanne Goldsworthy

June 13, 2022

Deepest sympathy, grew up with Ken and have lovely memories. Thoughts are with you all.xxx

Mick

June 12, 2022

Vicki, Henry, Theo I was devastated to just learn the tragic news and am so sad and sorry for your loss.Ken has always been my one best mate since we first met as young Paratroopers back in Aldershot.He was a loyal Friend and always there for anyone when times were bad.I will miss him dearly till we meet again, Mick

Chris McLean

June 11, 2022

Passing on our condolences to the family, thinking of you all at this very sad time, my favourite memories of Ken was the famous Christmas Parties at Chrissy & Henrys home when we were just kids .... awesome story telling and great memories had. RIP Ken xx

Margaret and Graeme Armstrong

June 11, 2022

Our very sincere sympathy to you all Thinking of you RIP Ken

Jannine Hamilton

June 11, 2022

My heart goes out to you Vicki and the boys. I have really admired your dedication, and the love you have for each other, you were true soul mates. I know that Kens passing will have left a massive hole in your heart Vic. He will not be far from you. Sending all my love to you. x

Angela McCarthy

June 10, 2022

I loved Kenny´s love of books, his sheer enjoyment when discussing a story and talking about his own writing.

Frank loughlin

June 9, 2022

So sad to hear of Ken passing, a good man no longer with us. We will all miss him at the A/B reunions. Please accept Marlenes and my condolences.
Frank & Marlene Loughlin

Sam and Penny Sefuiva

June 9, 2022

Our condolences and warm blessings Vicki and the family. Ken remains in our hearts and thoughts - memories from Hastings days with the Beavens. Coffee, and those mindful conversations with Sam. Ken, you left us too early, mate! Enjoy the chatter with Paul and the olds! Ia Manuia le Malaga foi le Susaga Ken. Soifua e lava.

Phil & Rebecca Tuttle

June 8, 2022

I cannot begin to express how missed Ken will be. A true friend. We shared some great times as he invited us into his life. A treasure trove of experiences and voice worldly wisdom.
Vicky, Henry, Theo, my heart felt sympathies for you all.

Roger Soulsby

June 8, 2022

Sincere sympathy to Vicki & Family. Ken's life & vision left a message of hope for many who were fortunate to know him. A privilege to cross his path - to Trudge the Road of Happy Destiny.

Kevin McKay

June 7, 2022

Vicki, my deepest sympathies at this sad time. He was a good mate and I will always have the fondest memories of his friendship over the years. My sincere
condolences to you and your family.




























































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