GILLIES, Pirihi Ewan Charles. Regt. No 679118 L/CPL Malaya.
13.03.1943 – 12.07.2021
Koro was suddenly taken from us surrounded by his whanau at the young age of 78 years. Husband and best friend of Sandra.
Much loved dad of Fleur and Murray, Meredith and Chris
Grandad of Emily, Litiia, Kivaarn, Nadiah and Brayden and great – grandad to Aniyah and Marleigh. Loved brother, cousin, uncle and friend to many. A celebration of Pirihi’s life will be held at Richmond Chapel, 10 Richmond Road, Carterton on Thursday 15th July 2021 at 10.30am followed by private cremation. Pirihi’s service will be livestreamed and available via his tribute page Okioki I Runga I Te Rangimarie
Messages to the Gillies family C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743 or can be left here on Pirihi’s tribute page

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM FAMILY

Sandra, Fleur and Murray, Meredith and Chris and whanau wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who supported us through this difficult time. We treasure the loving messages of sympathy, cards, letters, koha, flowers, kai, phone calls, visits and online tributes. Thank you to all who joined us from near and far to celebrate Piri’s life in person and via livestreaming. Special thanks to A & E staff, the RSA for their tributes, NZ Police and Malayan Veterans for the Guards of Honour, the Richmond Funeral Home; Gillies Baker for his guidance and our exceptional whanau who supported us throughout the week, nga mihi. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our sincere appreciation. We will miss him very much but are comforted by many happy memories. Arohanui.

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 15/07/2021 10:30 AM Richmond Chapel Richmond Road Carterton