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Gerry HILBERS Obituary

On April 6, 2025, at Summerset Richmond Ranges. Aged 97 years. Devoted and loving husband of Helen for 67 years and a loved father and father-in-law of Bernie and Amanda, Nicola and Kevin Gear, Ann (Bella) Hilbers and Gordon Fitch, and Martina and Gordon Willocks. Loved Pop of Brad, Josh, Sam; Erin, Eilish and Jackson; Flynn, Harry and Amelia and Angus; Jesse and Campbell. Loved great-grandfather of Khaya, Teoti and Tamai. Requiem Mass for Gerry will be held at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 204 Songer Street, Stoke, Nelson on Wednesday, April 16, at 11.00am. Gerry's service can be viewed via livestream, please contact Waimea Richmond Funeral Home for login details.


Published by Nelson Mail on Apr. 11, 2025.

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Rhonda Taylor nee Baker and Myrene Williams nee Baker

April 21, 2025

We have fond memories of Gerry and Helen and the Hilbers family from the 1960ies when our families were neighbours and friends at Anatoki, Takaka. We thank Helen and Gerry for the friendship they had with my parents Ken and Shirley Baker over the years. Gerry was a character, a personality you never forgot. On behalf of our parents and sister Sheryl dec. we offer our condolences and best wishes to Helen and the Hilbers family from Rhonda Taylor and Myrene Williams nee Baker

Shelley Fissenden

April 16, 2025

Dear Helen and family,
A true gentleman has gone. Our deepest sympathy to you all as you grieve the loss of Gerry. Such a character.
Celebrate his long life and cherish all the wonderful memories.
Shelley and Keith Fissenden

Corrie Kerkvliet

April 16, 2025

Dear Helen and Family, sorry to hear about the passing of Gerry, My sister Christine and I have just finished watching the live stream which we found very emotional. Sorry we weren't there to support you Helen and all your family. Love to you and all the family. Gerry is one man nobody will ever forget. Love from Corrie, Roshni kerkvliet and family

Margaret Upston

April 15, 2025

Dear Helen and family so sorry to hear of your loss please accept my deepest sympathy

john Archer

April 14, 2025

Sincere condolences to Helen and Family with the passing of Gerry.
Single young man who arrived from the Netherlands, met and married Helen which lasted 67 years - a great and fantastic achievement.
Gerry was a true character, a gentleman, loving husband, father and grandfather
A true friend to all New Zealanders he met along the way, one of a kind who we will never forget.
Rest in peace Gerry - a Life well lived.
Chris , John Archer and Family

Chris Morrison

April 13, 2025

I remember Gerry from the days in Parnassus. I was just a young kid & Gerry would come to our farm & help my father Charlie with fencing etc. He was always so friendly to me

Mark Kingston

April 12, 2025

I'm sad to read this. I have a fond memory of Gerry eating out a pot while the cat ate out of Gerry's pudding bowl on the kitchen table back in 1991 when they came to visit us in Port Chalmers. Gerry was a wonderful guy full of real character. They humourous type of person one never forgets. Thinking of your sad lose.

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