BEREAVEMENTS
John Chittock (Otago Centre)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce our great Tōtara tree has fallen on Friday, August 23, 2024. Loved husband and best mate of Lizzy, loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Becks and Dicko, Barb and Mike, Krist, and treasured Grandad of Charlie and Max; Isaiah and Kobe.
"An incredible stockman to his much-loved animals."
A service to celebrate John's life will be held at The Terrace Primary School, 46 Marslin Street, Alexandra, on Friday, August 30, at 4.00pm.
The NZSDTA extends sincerest condolences to Liz and the extended Chittock families and friends.
Neil Evans (Omihi, Canterbury)
It is with enormous sadness to advise of the passing of Neil Evans, on Monday 22 July 2024, as a result
of a tragic accident at home.
Neil was well respected and extremely successful dog trialist and good friend of so many in our sport.
The NZSDTA extends our sincerest condolences to Marg, Andrew & Amy, Anna & Brendan and their extended families and friends.
With respect the Evans family have requested privacy as they navigate their way through this tragedy.
A service to honour and celebrate Neil's life will be held on Monday 29th July 2024 @ 1.30pm at the Omihi Community Hall, 9 Reeces Road, Omihi, Canterbury.
Rick Orr (Canterbury)
It is with tremendous sadness to advise of the sudden and unexpected passing of Rick Orr, on Wednesday 19th June 2024.
Rick was a valued member of the New Zealand Dog Trial Association Executive Committee, the Waikari Collie Club, the Canterbury Sheep Dog Trial Association and very recently judged the Zig Zag Hunt at the New Zealand Championships.
The NZSDTA extends our sincerest condolences to Deb, Vanessa & Mike, Ash & Tamara and their extended families and friends.
Lott, Murray
It is with great sadness to advise of the passing of another of our treasured Life Members, Murray Lott.
Murray was not only a Life Member the of the New Zealand Dog Trial Association, but also the Garston Sheep Dog Trial Club and the Southland Sheep Dog Trial Association.
The NZSDTA extends our sincerest condolences to Murray's family and friends at this difficult time.
A service to celebrate Murray's life will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 2.00pm at the Te Anau Club, Te Anau, followed by a private family interment at the Garston Cemetery.
Messages to: 11 Acheron Way, Te Anau 9600
Berger, Bob (15 June 1943 - 8 Nov 2023)
We are saddened to advise that one of our long-standing fellow dog triallists, Bob Berger has passed away, aged 80.
Bob passed away peacefully at Tokoroa Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday 8 November 2023, after a long battle with Cancer.
A service will be held for Bob on Monday 13 November at 11 am at Putaruru Golf Club, if anyone wishes to attend.
Clayton Greene, Barrie
It is with great sadness to advise that another of our treasured NZSDTA Life Members, Barrie Clayton Greene, passed away on Saturday 2nd September 2023, aged 94 years.
The NZSDTA extends our sincerest condolences to Barrie's family at this difficult time.
A private cremation followed by a celebration of Barrie's life is to be held at a later date when family and close friends are able to attend.
All communications to:
Clayton Greene family, 536 Te Anga Road, R D 8, Te Kuiti 3988
Cameron, Merv
It is with great sadness to advise that one of our treasured NZSDTA Life Members, Merv Cameron, passed away on Sunday 7th May 2023.
Our caring thoughts are with Merv's wife Gail, daughter Carey and the extended Cameron family at this difficult time.
A Funeral service for Merv will be held at Geards Funeral Home, 13 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia at 11.00am on Thursday 11th May 2023.