Barry HOSKING Obituary

So very sorry to hear of the sad loss of Barry. We only recently had a lovely chat with him on the `Walkway´, always a smile, always a positive outlook on life. Our sincere sympathy to you Shirley and your family, thinking of you all.

Brings back many happy memories of working with you both. My sympathy Roger M

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at the very sad time. Beautiful memories.

Dear Shirley My heartfelt sympathy to you and yours.

To Shirley and family, we are so sad to hear of Barry´s passing, he will be sadly missed by you all. Your treasured memories will keep Barry with you always. Love and best wishes to you all.
Graeme and Diane Johnson.

Deepest sympathy to you Shirley and your family. Such a shock to hear of Barry"s passing, it really is later than we all think, and the oft contemplated cuzzy catch up should not of been delayed.
Very fond memory´s of those Cross Road , Stanley school days ,and roaming over the farms when we were all in our single digit years will always be cherished.
John Deere still trumps Massy Harris though Barry.
Thinking of you all on this sad day in April 2024
John and Carol and all the Brunsden cuzzies

Dear Shirley and Family,
It is with great sadness we hear of Barry's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all on your great loss. Although we have not had a lot of contact over the years our fond memories as cousins growing up on Cross Road Wharehuia and Stanley School days will always be with us.
May Barry rest in peace and rise in glory.

Thinking of you Shirley and family at this sad time. Barry will be sorely missed.
Love Jim Reed and Anne Wintera

Shirley and family So sorry for your loss of Barry May all your happy memories get you all through this sad time
Irene and Gavin Howells

My thoughts are with you at this sad time, knowing others care gives you comfort. We walk the same path, Deepest sympathy, Julie Gargan

Shirley and family, our thoughts are with you all in your very sad loss of Barry. With love & deepest sympathy

My sincere condolences to Shirley and all of the family. I enjoyed being a neighbour in Stanley Road, being picked up by Barry reach weekend to play rugby for SOB, and coming to watch the big games with him at your place.

Dear Shirley and families. My deepest sympathies on your loss.

Sincere condolences to the Hosking family. We enjoyed Barry's company and energy on many Kayak trips all over New Zealand. He was a true gentleman, taken to soon. RIP Barry. Karen and Murray.

Our deepest sympathy to you all on your tragic loss.
Regards Barry and Suzanne Pugh

Shirley, thinking of you and your family at this very sad time.
Also Barry's family, great memories of Cross Road, Stanley School and Wharehuia.
Jenny Pointon (Trott)

Another Stratford Old Boys stalwart has left us.
Barry was a well organised and perceptive coach from whom I learned the value of preparation.
Rest in peace Barry.

Our sincere condolences to you all on Barry´s passing. A true gentleman, all our love Dave & Trish Dent

Dear Shirley. We are privileged to have shared not only our wedding but many happy holidays which included some special times together. Running mountain to Surf and Rotorua marathon to mention a few. Enjoying your visit to watch some rugby in Cape Town special memories together with Marion and Peter. Barry always cheerful and loving life and travel. May you find peace in the knowledge you shared so many happy trips and made endless memories together. We consider you both life friends and we look forward to seeing you again to reminisce in person. We love you and know the friends around you will be there in the difficult times. Hugs from afar but no less meaningful. Farewell to Barry. Gone too soon but definately never forgotten. ROB AND Kathleen. YZERFONTEIN SOUTH AFRICA

To Shirley & family from The Cockies.
Coach was a very competitive member of our group taking part in all our activities, touch rugby, golf and weekend trips away.
Barry was aways willing to be our driver.
He was mate to all of us and will surely will be missed. Our condolences to your family.
Stratford Cockies

To Shirley and your family,
My condolences to you and your family Shirley. How very sad I am for you, it´s a big loss for you and I hope your shared memories of your life together brings you some comfort.
Arohanui
Sharyn

Sending our love to you Shirley & family. Barry was a lovely man with a dry sense of humour which we enjoyed.
Kate & Tim Payne

To Shirley and family
Condolences to you all at this sad time. Enjoyed our time as neighbours to Barry and Shirley (and Maggie) at McGiven Drive...
Memories last a lifetime.
Merv and Gina Zehnder

Such a pleasure to have met Barry and Shirley on our trip to Canada many years ago and our meet ups since. Such a genuine gentleman. So sorry to hear of his passing.

My deepest condolences Shirley on the passing of your life long companion, friend and partner.

A very sad time for you all, we are both sending our very sincere condolences to you all.
Graham and Raylee

Dear Shirley and Kevin Rachel Steph Paul Steve Finn Ruby and Taidhg sorry for the passing of Barry .Sorry I can not be there with you Will be with you on line to celebrate Barry's Life Condolences from your family in Melbourne and Texas. Love to you all

So sorry for your loss. Barry was a fantastic man who will be missed by so many. We will always have very fond memories of him. Our thoughts are with you all xx

So sorry to hear of Barry's passing. We are thinking of you all at this sad time.

Carol and Maurice Davis

Our deepest condolences to you Shirley and families.. Barry truly was a fabulous farmer and boss to Dean on Stanley Road Midhirst..a gentleman of knowledge that Dean has taken with him on his continued farming career.Thank you Barry for being that true kiwi guy .. he will be sadly missed but never forgotten...Rest in peace

Shirley and family, we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Barry, our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Richard and Shirley

Dear Shirley and family So sad to read of Barry passing away My condolences to you all May memories help you through this difficult time Love Elwyn Robins

Dear Shirley and the Hosking family, we very sad to read of Barry's passing.
Many shared memories of Wharehuia, Stanley school days.
Thinking of you all as you come to adjust to life without Barry. Love Erica Jagoand family.
( Phillipa)

Dear Shirley and family,
We are thinking of you at this time ,we were sad to hear of Barry's passing yesterday . You will have wonderful memories to treasure.

Love from Bob nd Beryl Gibson.

Thoughts are with you Shirley and family, at this time of great loss.

RIP Barry...my old running foe from many Rotorua & other Marathons, run on mate...Sincere condolences to you Shirley & all the families
Bruce Walker