Roll of Honour
Friends of the Lions
May they rest in peace, in the arms of our Lord Jesus.
Friends of the Lions
May they rest in peace, in the arms of our Lord Jesus.
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We honour the friends of the Lions Club of Titahi Bay who have passed away. The men and women listed are shown to pay tribute to their lives and their contribution to community service. They have volunteered their time as a friend to the Lions Club of Titahi Bay. Where whilst not a member directly, have worked well with our club. We feel their memory also needs to live on for those who visit this page.
John Wilce QSM 1934 - Friday 3 March 2017 age 83 years Tuesday, 7 March 2017 I have always respected John for his incredible enthusiasm and energy levels. When I started Lions over 20 years ago, John was a very effective Zone chairman for two years running, Supported Titahi Lions Club with our mid winter swim (participated) and helped with our annual citrus fruit project, even last year when straight back from holiday. John has been the Secretary of Mana Lions Clubs for many years, organised the over 70's Annual Christmas party. John is and was seen as guiding lion for myself and many others. Will certainly miss but remember him fondly. Lion Greg Koschak,
Charles Bokany 17 October 1940 to 18 April 2014 age 73 years
He had been Club President a couple of times, and also Club Secretary for a period of time. In the earlier years he took part in his clubs regular activity of traffic control at the Porirua Saturday Market. Charles leaves behind a legacy of goodwill and fellowship for Lions. He was also a Freemason. His funeral was on April 24 at St. Theresa's Church, Plimmerton
Fred Denz 1 December 1945 to 30 March 2014 age 68 years Fred joined Porirua's Rotary club in 1990. He was heavily involved with the club's youth activities and was president in 1998-1999. After being diagnosed with cancer is 2009, he became involved with the Rotary club's Relay For Life team, last taking part in the event on March 15 and 16. Fred was a supporter of Lions Club of Titahi Bay, would support the Porirua Saturday Market and looked after the 'Welcome to Titahi Bay' sign at the reserve near his house. Lions Club of Titahi Bay were honoured to be standing side by side with Fred's fellow Rotarians, participating in the role of Guard Of Honour as Fred arrived and departed from his funeral service. His funeral on April 7 was at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua.
Katarina ( KP ) Pawa 11 June 1961 to 18 November 2013 age 51 years Katarina Pawa (KP known to many) passed away with family and friends at her side. KP being the mother to Lions member Dawn Pawa, would often get her family involved in the Lions activities of her daughter Dawn and this is why the Titahi Bay club has placed such interest for including family members from its members. KP leaves behind family and friends that remember the fairness though strictness gift she gave to those all around her.
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