2 April 1944 – 3 October 2025
2 April 1944 – 3 October 2025
Royal Air Force K4267740.
Passed away on 3 October 2025 at the age of 81 years, having lived a full and wonderful life. Adored husband and soul-mate of Carol for over 60 years.
Devoted and dearly loved father of Lynda, Steve, and Tony, and father-in-law of Tamanda and Caroline. Beloved Gramps to his grandchildren Bevan, Dayne, Aimee, Ethan, Izzy, Harry, and Maziko, and greatgrandchildren Eva and Dylan.
“Fly high my love, we'll meet again one day”. 'Per Adua Astra'.
Very special thanks to all the staff at Te Manaaki, Pacific Coast Village, for all their loving care of Brian throughout his stay there.
“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts”.
A service celebrating Brian’s life will be held at Legacy Papamoa, 53 Te Okuroa Drive, Papamoa on Friday 10 October at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers NZ would be appreciated.
Communication to the Brian Pugh Family c/- P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.
Funeral service held at Legacy Pāpāmoa
I remember uncle Brian from a young age when he used to vist England to vist family. A very lovely man. Mom used to talk very highly off him. Thinking off family in new Zealand ( England) Melissa and family
My thoughts are with the family at this time. My heart breaks at the loss of my dear Uncle, my fond memories of your visits to Australia, He was always full of life and humour and always made you smile.
It’s hard to put into words how much Uncle Brian meant to me. He was more than my godfather, he was a steady guide, a kind heart, and an inspiration through so many of my younger years. He and Auntie Carol were always there when our family needed them, never hesitating to help out or share a bit of wisdom. I still smile thinking of him as the oldest apprentice electrician I’ve ever met, always learning, always giving things a go. My love and condolences go out to Auntie Carol, Lynda, Steve, Tony, and the wider family. Rest easy, Uncle Brian, and thank you for everything. You’ll never be forgotten.
Brian …. A brother to whom I looked up to. A brother who supported and cared. A brother who will truly be missed but will be remembered in our hearts. Bronwyn and Paul (England)
My uncle Brian, An inspiration to us all A hand to pick you up when you fall An uncle I looked up to ask a child A father who saw the beauty in a smile A husband with a heart of solid gold A grandfather with wonderful stories to be told A friend loyal strong and true no there will never be another you An echo on the wind a rainbow in the sky Our memories look very on they will never die A feeling of love and pride in our hearts is never far Per Ardua Ad Astra Through adversity to the stars At peace ,back together with your sister Sheila and brother David Love always Alan,Melanie and children from England x
Sending our deepest sympathy love From Carl and family.
Funeral service held at Legacy Pāpāmoa

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