Barry James (Baggy) Hillis

7th October 1950 - 3rd June 2024
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Eastern Cemetery
Block 53 Plot 280
Friday 7 June 2024, 4:00PM

Hillis, Barry James - (Baggy)

RNZASC-Driver #773322

Dearly loved husband and best friend of Helen. Loved Dad and teacher of Carolyn and Nicola. Loved and cherished Grandad of Stephanie and Jamie, Tyler, Alex, and Jack.

Barry was the last to leave his Hillis clan. Loved son of the late Hudson, Kathleen, and Sylvia. Brother of Morrell, Brian, Graeme, Kevin, and Valerie. (All deceased.)

As per Baggy’s wishes a service will not be held, however there will be a few words at the cemetery today, FRIDAY at 4.00pm. Messages to Carolyn or Nicola or on Baggy’s tribute page. 

Messages

Dear Helen and family - so sorry to hear your sad news.
Thinking of you all
Shirley Millard, Kaikoura
Helen and family
Sorry to read this sad news. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Cherish your memories xx
Linda (SDC ) and John Tinker, Invercargill
Helen, thinking of you and your family on the day you say goodbye to Barry. So sorry for your loss, gone but never forgotten.
Shelley Dela Llana (McDermott), Invercargill
Dear Helen and Family, Sending you Love Peace and Light to you all, Rest In Peace Barry ( Baggy) From Valmai/ Stewart
Stewart Henderson, Invercargill
To the Hillis family
A very unique man who will be sadly missed by all of those he befriended.
Mary McKillop (currently in Budapest)
Mary McKillop, Invercargill
John the Pom has his mate back. RIP Baggy
Ian Trainor , INVERCARGILL
Dear Helen and Family,
Sorry to read about Barry. Deepest sympathy to you all.
Denise Philpott, Christchurch
Helen Carolyn & Nicola
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Deepest Sympathy.
Erice Molloy , Wallacetown
First meet Barry at Rosedale Intermediate fond memories from our school days together it’s been years since I last saw Barry and he spoke of things the he has done and of what plans we had for future things hope it turned out well for you it was nice knowing you
Alister Lawson, Invercargill