It is with regret that Moth Savannah Shellhole advise the passing of Moth Ruby Behr our oldest member. Our thought and prayers are with the family at this sad time. 1922-04-18 to 2018-10-17     – We will remember him. The Funeral took place on the 17th October at 12h30 at West Park Jewish Cemetery   […]

It is with great sadness that we report the Sunset Call of Moth Colin McCann of Windy Corner today. He was a stalwart in the District will be greatly missed. We Will Remember Him   Funeral: Moth Colin’s funeral will be this coming Thursday at 13H30 for 14h00. The service will be held at the […]

Found on “Portuguese Speaking Soldiers in Rhodesia“ Sadly I have to report that the founder of this group Jose De Sacadura passed away this morning. He was the life and soul of this group but also wanted the members to participate. I and the other Admin members will never do the job Jose did but […]

It is with great sadness that I wish to report that MOTH Reg Lotter of Last Post Shellhole  answered the Sunset call on Tuesday 18th September 2018. Reg was also the Secretary of Moth Cottesloe Homes and the Adjutant of Platinum Provincial Dugout. 1941-03-14 – 2018-09-18 (77 Years) Funeral Arrangements: A Memorial Service for the […]

It is with regret that we advise that Moth Paul Frame of Dickie Fritz answered the sunset call on the 11th of September 2018. A private funeral service will be held by the family at Dickie Fritz Shellhole.   We will remember him  

It is with deep regret that we have just learned that Ian Carswell of Dickie Fritz Shellhole Answered the Sunset Call sometime today 8th September 2018. Funeral Arrangements: Date: Tuesday 18th September 2018 Time: 11h00 Place: The Chapel Thom Knight Funeral Home No. 7 , 16th St, Vrededorp, Johannesburg, Gauteng   http://www.thomknight.co.za   Although a […]

Moth Arthur Jack Lowmass of Cosy Corner Shellhole answered the Sunset Call on Sunday. He had been ill for a short while. Funeral arrangements have not yet been concluded.   Rest in Peace Moth Arthur. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We Will Remember him.   YUTTH   Wessel  

It is with regret we advise that Moth Neville Morgan of Savannah Shellhole passed away after a long illness on Friday, 31 August 2018. We will remember him! YUTH Jimmy

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing to Higher Service of 19545 Moth Archie Clacher on Sunday morning 26 August 2018. A World War II Veteran, Life Member of the Shellhole and staunch Moth, Archie will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Funeral arrangements to follow.   […]

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing to higher Service of Moth Ronnie Gilbert in the early hours of this morning Thursday 23rd August 2018. Ronnie will be fondly remembered by all. Rest in Peace Ronnie. 19289 MOTH Ronnie Gilbert (ID Number: 4611275068083) 27/11/1946 – 23/08//2018 We Will Remember Him!

My Uncle, Harry Bell, latterly of George, sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 96 years and 10 months. I believe Harry enjoyed his regular attendance at MOTHS meetings. Gill Kelly (Mrs.) Heywood, Lancashire, England We Will Remember Him

It is with regret that we advise that Moth Deryck Brady, a world war 2 veteran, answered the sunset call on the 5th August 2018. We Will Remember Him.

With great sadness, Cape Western Provincial Dugout has to report that 19805, Moth Wessel Fourie, the Old Bill of Staaldak Shellhole in Montagu, answered the Sunset Call on Saturday the 4th of August. Moth Fourie represented a younger generation of the Order and as founding Old Bill of the Shellhole, played an important role in […]

IT IS WITH DEEP REGRET THAT WE HAVE TO INFORM YOU THAT MOTH “BILLY” HAS ANSWERED THE SUNSET CALL. BILLY AND HIS WIFE WERE RESIDENTS OF THE FRAIL CARE SECTION AT FLAME LILY PARK FOR MANY YEARS. THEY WERE RESPECTED AND LOVED BY ALL. BOTH WERE REGULAR VIITORS TO THE FRIDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR FOR […]

Dean Burke of Florence Nightingale Shellhole answered the Sunset Call on 2 July 2018. A  memorial was held at the O’Pip / Florence Nightingale meeting on 14 July 2018 We will remember him   Y.U.T.T.H. Joan Hayfield. Deputy Old Bill

SUNSET CALL MOTH ERROL WALTON OF TWILIGHT RED TAB SHELLHOLE ON THE 17TH JULY 2018 It is with great sadness that we advise that Moth Errol has answered the sunset call. sincere condolences to Errol’s family members and friends. We will remember him. Funeral details to be advised once to hand

It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing of MOTH Eric Waters ( Gen Vd Spuy Shellhole ) on  25th June 2018 We will remember him  Simon Reason (Adj Gen VD Spuy)   The memorial Service for Eric Waters .  Wednesday 27 June 10 am Maryvale Catholic Church 9 St Mary’s Road JHB  

With great sadness Tommy Rendle VC Shellhole has to inform of the Passing to Higher Service of 19643 Moth Spencer Holman after a long illness bravely borne. Spencer Holman 13:08:1944 to 21:06:2018 We Will Remember Him

With great sadness, Battledress Shellhole has to inform; 19292 Moth Bill Kilian answered the Sunset Call on Sunday 17 June 2018. Bill Kilian 13:05:1942 to 17:06:2018 We Will Remember Him

It is with deep regret that we advise the passing of Moth Tony “Dumpy” Webster 4708205537081 of Dickie Fritz Shellhole, in Edenvale this morning (Saturday 9th June )from a massive heart attack. Tony served in the BSAP. We will Remember him.

 It is with regret we  advise that Moth Jean Hope Kruppel Ouma Shellhole answered the sunset call on 27 April 2018 We Will Remember Her

 It is with deep sadness that we advise that Moth Tony Merris answered the Sunset Call yesterday, 24th April 2018. Sincere condolences to Tony’s wife Yvonne, their three daughters Mandy, Nadine and Ashley and their families.   WE WILL REMEMBER HIM Funeral details will be advised once to hand.

  It is with deep regret and sorrow that we must advise that Moth Nobby Clark of Twilight Red Tab Shellhole passed away peacefully on the 17th April 2018. Nobby was a Twilight Red Tab member for 24 years. Earlier this month he turned 94 years old. He was a second world war vet with […]

It is with regret we advise that Moth Earle Hunter of Dickie Fritz Shellhole answered the Sunset Call on 13th April 2018 The  Funeral details are Date. Friday 20th April 2018 Time. 10am Place. New Day Church. 129, 12th Ave, Cnr 80 Andries Pretorius street, Eastleigh. Dress code :Full Moth dress with medals A donation […]

It is with regret we that we advise the Pat Levings answered the Sunset Call on Friday the 6th April 2018. Pat joined the Moth in 1968, as a WW2 Veteran.  He was as always been a very active Moth and a well know Moth Personality. Pat was the Old Bill of Steel Helmet for […]

With great sadness, Cape Western has to inform of the passing to Higher Service of two of our elder brethren.   19534 Moth Tom Dix of Komesho Shellhole on Saturday 24 February 19522 Moth John Ridgway of Pip-Ack Shellhole on Monday 26 February   At the time of his passing, Moth Dix was the oldest living member […]

SUNSET CALL: MICHAEL JOHN ADRAIN, PAST OLD BILL OF THE  ORDER AND  PAST NATIONAL TREASURER MOTH General Headquarters and the National Executive regret to announce the passing to Higher Service of Moth Mike Adrain on the 13th February 2018 Moth Adrain joined Winston Churchill Shellhole in June 1989 and served the Shellhole in various posts […]

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT TWILIGHT RED TAB SHELLHOLE WISHES TO INFORM ALL THAT MOTH PHILLIPE CASTEL HAS ANSWERED THE SUNSET CALL.. PHILLIPE WAS A MOTH FOR 44 YEARS AND  SERVED THE ORDER WELL. HIS LAST JOB WITH TWILIGHT WAS AS DEPUTY OLD BILL.. HE TOOK THIS TASK ON WHEN WELL IN HIS NINETIES […]

It is with great sorrow that Twilight Red Tab wish to inform all, that Moth Andy Horner, as we all knew him, has answered the sunset call. Andy was the Shellhole quartermaster for many years, and was very popular with all that visited the Shellhole. Never shy to get stuck in when called upon, no […]

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Moth Les Elbourne of Windy Corner Shellhole. He served as their Pay Bill and also was the Treasurer of Cosy Corner Cottages.  Our condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends. We Will Remember Him!  

It is with great sadness that I advise the rather sudden passing of Neil Coleman, Tripoli Shellhole’s Sergeant Major. It is still unclear as to exactly what his actual medical complication was but it appears to have had something to do with a major blood vessel and his large intestine. He underwent major surgery to […]

With great sadness, Red Barn Tavern of the Seas Shellhole has to inform, Moth Alex MacFarlane, previously of Flame Lily Shellhole in Durban, answered the Sunset Call earlier today and has gone to meet the Higher Command. Sincere condolences extended to family and friends. Funeral arrangements to follow. Alex MacFarlane 20:11:1941 to 22:11:2017 WE WILL […]

It is very great sadness that I need to report that Moth Oswald Bernard Rossiter from Oasis Shellhole answered the Sunset Call on Wednesday 31st October after a protracted illness. He was one of the last few surviving WWII veterans in the District. Please be advised that the funeral of the late Moth Bernard Rossiter […]

  It is with sorrow and regret that I must report the Sunset Call of Moth Ron Coombe, Last Post Shellhole Sergeant Major, who was called to Higher Service on Sunday morning 15th October 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at the next Last Post Shellhole Regular Meeting on 5th November 2017 at Cottesloe […]

It is with a deep regret and sadness that I must advise Province of the passing of one of Minefield Shellholes stalwarts,  Moth Brian Viljoen. Moth Brian passed away peacefully this morning after a very brave fight against cancer. His dearly beloved wife of 42 years of happy marriage, passed away just 2 months ago […]