Kieran EGGELING Obituary

My condolences Fay and to the family. We were very saddened to hear that Kerry has passed away. He was a wonderful person and so helpful to us when we were at the coast. I always loved his big voice in the morning, when he would put his head through the door and say "I need a crew who is coming". A very excited Paul and children would be gone in a second.
Monica Urquhart

Dear Faye and family, I'm sad to hear of Kerry's passing. I still remember the time we spent in his company during the time I spent as a Helicopter Pilot living in Boneheads house on the beach at Mussel Point. Please pass on my deepest sympathy to your family. It was shortly after viewing him and his family history on YouTube that I heard the news of his passing. My Thoughts are with you all. Keith Neylon

I can´t imagine the West Coast without you Kerry. My thoughts are with you and may you rest in peace at the Okuru cemetery. Betty.

The big Egg was a champion for his fellow fisherman, and the Haast community. Always positive, generous, great sense of humour, and a source of many enduring memories of adventures and fun. A great Totara has fallen but the memories and lives that he enhanced carry on his legacy. Egg passing will leave a hole no one else can fill, so Fiona and I join the crowd of family and friends grieving him at this time.

To Faye and family.
Our sincere condolences. Les always enjoyed his time with Kerry at the Westland District Council. Many great memories.

Dear Fay and Family. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. We have very happy memories of a kind caring man a true Legend, always with a cheeky grin, plenty of yarns to tell.and something to laugh about. Memories of Kerry will remain in your hearts forever.
Kind regards. Harry and Carol

Faye I´m so sorry to hear of Kerry´s passing.Even though it´s been years since we have seen each other it´s a terrible loss for you. Thinking of you and your family from all the McInroes in Ikamatua.Trish

The Big Egg will live on in the echoes of the mighty river valley's, the bush land of the Haast and the memories all those who have had the good fortune to know him. May your soul fly forever on the wings of the albatross and the cool easterly breezes, old friend.

So sorry Faye and family to hear or the sad loss of a courageous and much loved husband and dad
We are all thinking of you from here on the coast much love
Carol jones Hansen nee aitken

Dear Faye and Boys,
We can´t begin to imagine life without KJ in it-so I truly don´t know how you will either. He was such a larger-than-life presence. He has been part of our world-through laughter, stories, shared memories, and just the kind of friendship that becomes part of who you are. KJ had a way of filling a room and of bringing a certain joy that was uniquely his. He was sharp, loyal, funny, stubborn in the best way, and he loved you all so fiercely-you were everything to him.
There´s a huge space left behind now. RIP Big Egg

Dear Faye and the extended Family,
We are thinking of you all at this time-A Totara has fallen!A time to celebrate a colourful Character and a life well lived.Our Condolences for your Loss of Kerry-Love and Hugs Tim Penlington/Katie Deans

I first met Kerry through CRA 8 and more recently when both in Ward 8c
Kerry was his usual bright chatty self
My condolences to Faye and Family

Sorry to Fay and all the family. RIP Granddad Kerry.

Our thoughts are with you,

Judy and Alan Burnby

Kerry passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in Wanaka Aspiring Care, on September 28, 2025. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter (Christchurch), Roger and Thelma (Nelson), Cliff (dec) and Jean (Timaru), Marg Creighton (dec), and Bernadette Archbold and Brian Archbold (dec); Jim and Diane Jolly (Nelson), Doug and Sarah Jolly (Hokitika) Vicky and Ian Jolly (dec) (Nelson), Rex and Leslie Jolly (Hokitika), Wayne Jolly (Auckland), Elaine and Kerry Matthews (Ontario, Canada) and Sharon.