29 March 1931 – 31 May 2024
29 March 1931 – 31 May 2024
HIDE, Desmond Ernest, QFSM:
Peacefully passed away on Friday May 31, 2024 aged 93 years, after a short illness.
Des was a dearly loved husband to Bet, adored father of Mike & Kathy and father-in-law of Diane, Granddad Des of Thomas & Liv, and Lachlan & Rose, and a great-granddad of Adeline and Everley. Our sincere thanks to the staff at Oxford Hospital, for their care of Des. Messages the Hide Family c/- PO Box 35 Rangiora 7440. A celebration of Des’ life will be held in the Cust Community Centre, Mill Road Cust on Tuesday June 11, at 11am.
Funeral service held at Cust Community Centre
Dear Aunty Bet, Kathy,Mike, Diane and whanau.Very sorry to not be able to attend the funeral for Uncle Des but was good to watch the live stream and feel part of the service. When I think of Des it’s with a twinkle in his eye and a fast chuckle. Lots of sympathy for your loss, arohanui Deb and Joe
Funeral service held at Cust Community Centre

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