Farewell my friend It is unfortunate we lost touch after I migrated to Australia in 1999, we were in the process of catching up and reminiscing in the last few months, but regretfully we did not get to reconnect with yourself. But, the fun times of school days, flatting together and the legendary road trips (we survived albeit with perilous moments) we had together will never be forgotten. Peace be with you Dave Engel (Old Lower Hutt Crew)

Firstly...You are Way Too Young to pass, Having said that....You, I and the Crew/Lads go way back to the high school days and of course the Antics we used to get up to. From the time we were driving up Mt Victoria and you yelled out! Yep...we were just about to go over the side. On our road trip up to Auckland for the Queen concert, we had brief "stopover" outside of Marton for vehicle issues, we did make it to the concent though. We certainly got up to a lot of other trouble with the lads didn't we? My one real regret is that we lost contact for so many years after that, I'm so pleased we did re connect in very recent times if only to catchup and talk about our early adventures. May you be at peace now Ian, you are now in God's Hands. My Heart felt Condolences to Michaela and to Aimee.

Ian, can't believe you have gone and left us! You were only here visiting me in Palmy on your way to Wellington a few weeks ago. It was great to catch up and so pleased we did. As a work colleague I have known you for 11 years, always willing to pitch in and get the job done, but you genuinely shone when organsing music for one our Christmas parties or a being our quiz master - no one can organise a quiz quite like you ;) Our road trip south when installing the new phone systems there were so many laughs and quite a bit of swearing too - if only they would follow the VERY clear instructions LOL. That Skoda rental was quite something. We shared a love of music and live concerts, and your encyclopedic memory was second to none. Will miss hearing about the latest concert you went to. Go well my friend, I am sure you will have your headphones on blasting out your eardrums. You will be missed, but never forgotten, one of a-kind-kinda bloke. Michaela and Aimee, my heartfelt condolences to you both and the extended family. Kind regards Jude x

Ian It was very sad to hear of your sudden passing mate. Memories come flooding back of all the good times , we all had back in NZ and also when you were with us in Melbourne and Mildura. We wont forget you mate. To your family we (my family) pass on our deepest and sincere condolences and we are thinking of them in their time of grief. Chris Dimitrijevic Melbourne, Australia

Ian I'm saddened we'll never have the chance to meet in person. We've spent so much time working together I was looking forward to to catching up at some point so I could get to know the real person behind the work colleague. I know you were devoted to your family and they will miss you greatly. It's a grief that is deep and keenly felt, and I'm so sorry they need to experience it. The thoughts of myself and my family go out to them at this difficult time. You'll be missed by the team at Findex, too. Always ready to pitch in and help, you were a huge contribution and you'll never be replaced. Rest easy, mate.

A true friend for over 50 years in both New Zealand and Australia Ian........I am so happy we caught up in Auckland just 18months ago. We hadnt seen each other after you left the hotel in Oz in 1992. When we saw each other again in 2021 we just got on from where we had left off and I will cherish the 2 days we were able to spend together. You will be sadly missed my friend Tony Dimitrijevic Melbourne