Dear Deb and Emma, My condolences to you about Des. Was a hard pill to swallow years back on the phone with Des when he told me that Rufus had passed away, but this is a hard one to swallow also. Our thoughts are with you. Okke

Dear Deb Very sorry to hear of Des's passing.Thinking of you at this time. Kind Regard Fitz

Dear Deb and family I was saddened to learn of Des’s passing. He was a great champion of the causes dear to him. And on a personal level a man of compassion and charm. RIP. Richard Pryce

I am very saddened to read about Dr Epp's passing. Sending my love and thoughts to Mrs Epp, Emma and all the family during this extremely difficult and sad time. xox

To all of Des’s families. Des became my Doctor when l farmed in Reporoa and learned he was starting up practice in Rotorua. Through those days and into Rotorua, he was a beautiful, kind and so efficient Doctor, right through to his retirement. It was my privilege to be his patient and meeting and greeting here and there from time to time, he always remembered me. A lovely man in every way and I share my deepest sympathy with you all. May you rejoice in the lovely memories he has left you. My kindest regards, Dianne

A wonderful man whom I will always remember fondly for his ability to listen, sense of humour & gentle persona. Our condolences to Deb, Emma, Joe & family

Dear Deborah A group of old girls from Lynfield College have been meeting up for a few years now and it was with great sadness that we read of the passing of Des. He will always be remembered as a larger than life man with a heart of gold who was greatly admired by his peers. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you and your family as you manoeuvre through the next weeks, months and years without your beloved soulmate. Kindest regards and loving thoughts Cristine Wood, Janet Rogerson, Judy Dixon, Jill Carpenter and Anne Johnson

Dear Deb, I am very sad to hear that Des has left us and I am disappointed that I will not be able to attend the funeral service. Rest assured that you and your family are uppermost in our minds at this time. I have wonderful memories of our days together in Dunedin. They were happy times that I would not have missed for anything. Sincerely, Dave and Cher

Dear Deborah, Noeleen drew my attention to Des´ obituary in the Herald. My deepest condolences to you, Emma and Joe for the loss of Desmond. I had a look through the net and saw, that you have lost son Rufus not so many years ago. He looked so much alike to Desmond! My thoughts and memories of very early times at Lynfield College are with you. Warm regards, Thomas

Dr Epp, RIP.You will be greatly missed. So privileged to be one of his many patients, such a wonderfully caring compassionate gentle man and Doctor. A sad loss to the Rotorua Medical community & DHB.