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 […]

It is with sadness that I need to report that Moth Bert Woodcock of Chilly Trench Shellhole answered the Sunset Call on Friday 29 September 2017 at about 19:00; peacefully in his sleep apparently due to heart failure.   WE WILL REMEMBER HIM  

Moth Charles Martin van der Merwe: It is with deep regret and sadness that twilight red tab records the passing of moth Charlie as he was fondly known on the 21/09/2017. Charlie spent many years in the navy and retired with the rank of master at arms. He was theD&D Old Bill for 7 years […]

Moth Bob Boyd as he was known to us passed away on the 13th September 2017. He was one of two remainging world war 2 veterans that we had at our shellhole. he was an airfoce vet who was shot down three times by the Germans in the second world war and survived. He was […]

Moth John Brown answered the sunset call on the 26th August 2017. He was a member of the SAS and was a very well known EX Old bill of various shellholes but the last one was Vereeniging/Bukshee. He past away in Belfast in an old age home that was arrange by his sons. He will […]

It is with sadness I inform you of the passing to higher service of Moth Harry Finlay of vacant Chair Shellhole, he passed away on the morning of 2 September 2017.  We will remember him! Funeral Arrangements   The funeral for the late MOTH Harry Finlay will take place at the Herlewing Sentrum in Wonderboompoort on Thursday […]

It is with great sadness that Twilight Red Tab announce that Moth Vi has answered the sunset call. Moth Vi was one of the unsung heroes who served on the home front during world war 2. She served on the Durban city civilian protective services between 1940-1945. Letters of recognition for services rendered are on […]

On a sad note we report the sunset call of Moth Manie de Kock of Caprivi Bomgat 14th August Funeral of  late Moth Manie de Kock will be held  on Monday 28 Augustus 2017 @ 12:00 at NG Kerk Helikonpark, Condor Drive, Helikon Park Funeral will be a Moth funeral WE WILL REMEMBER HIM  

With great sadness, Red Barn Tavern of the Seas Shellhole has to inform; 19410 Moth Peter Johnston unexpectedly answered the Sunset Call earlier this afternoon.   Moth Johnston, who joined our beloved Order on the 8th of March 2009 at Dawn Patrol, recently transferred membership to Red Barn Tavern of the Seas. A staunch Moth, […]

It is with great sadness to inform you that Moth Padra Mike Strathern of Cosy Corner answered the sunset call early this morning, passing away peacefully at the Dalview Hospital after a very trying week since breaking his hip. There will be a Requiem Mass held for Moth Mike on Friday, 18 August 2017, at […]

Moth John from Warrior Shellhole and a resident at Warrior/Oasis Cottages answered the Sunset call August 2017 His funeral will take place at the church in the Cottage grounds on Thursday 10th August 2017 at 11h00 Winter dress and Medals   WE WILL REMEMBER HIM.

MOTH RONALD STEWART WHITE: IT IS WITH DEEP SADNESS THAT WE AT TWILIGHT RED TAB SHELLHOLE ANNOUNCE THAT MOTH RON WHITE HAS ANSWERED THE SUNSET CALL. RON JOINED THE MOTHS ON THE 1ST OF SEPTEMBER 1952. HE WAS 93 YEARS OLD AND WAS A MOTH FOR NEARLY 65 YEARS. RON HELD VARIOUS POSITIONS IN THE […]

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WE AT TWILIGHT RED TAB SHELLHOLE ANNOUNCE THAT MOTH EVA MAY GILES ANSWERED THE SUNSET CALL ON 12/06/2017. EVA WAS OUR LADY IN RED, LOVED AND RESPECTED BY ALL MEMBERS OF OUR SHELLHOLE AND HER MANY FRIENDS IN FLAME LILY PARK.OUR CONDOLENCES TO EVA’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WE WILL […]

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WE AT TWILIGHT RED TAB SHELLHOLE ANNOUNCE THAT MOTH BRIAN SWART HAS ANSWERED THE SUNSET CALL ON 21/04/2017. BRIAN WAS ONE OF OUR REGULARS, ALWAYS SUPPORTIVE OF THE SHELLHOLE AND RESPECTED BY ALL.OUR MEMBERS AS WELL AS HIS FELLOW RESIDENTS OF FLAME LILY PARK.OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO BRIAN’S FAMILY […]

I would just like to inform you that one of your members Mr. Theunis Christoffel Victor passed away on the 6th November 2016. Mr. Victor was a proud member of the MOTH club, but due to family obligations and work he struggled to find time to attend meetings. Even  though Mr. Victor was not able […]

Hi Brother Moths It is with deep regret and sadness that we record the passing of our comrade, Moth Hugh Hall of Legogotu Shellhole at the grand age of 93. Hugh was born on 11 August 1923 and joined our order on 1 September 1976. He was one of our two surviving World War II […]

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our friend and fellow Moth Shorty (Johan Christoffe) Shoultz, this afternoon. Shorty will be missed by many, and remembered by all.   Details of funeral or service will be made available in due course.   Yours under the tin hat   Lee […]

It is with regret that MOTH Savannah Shellhole advise that Moth Ashley answered the Sunset call on Sunday 23rd April. Please note that there will be a MOTH Service and a Wake held for Ashley on the 3rd May 2017 at Dickie Fritz. Time: 14H00 Dress: Moth Blazer and medals. We will remember him!!!  

With great sadness, Marshal Smuts Shellhole has to inform, 19475 Moth John Laird Fitz Henry, answered the Sunset Call yesterday evening after a long illness bravely borne. Moth Fitz Henry, who joined the Order during May 2012, left a lasting impression with all who met him. He followed a long military career in the Reserve […]

It is with regret we advise MOTH Norman Veitch of Vacant Chair Shellhole has passed away.  He passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday 23 April 2017, He was 104 years old and possibly our oldest member of the MOTH. We will remember him.

With great sadness Blaauwberg Cuca Shellhole has to announce, 19706 Moth Henk “Trompie” Kleynhans answered the Sunset Call and has gone to meet the Higher Command. Moth Henk was a member of Blaauwberg Cuca Shellhole since 19-09-2012 and also a member of the MOTH Motorcycle Association.     Henk Kleynhans 18-09-1960 to 22-03-2017 We will […]

Please be advised that Ray Lander answered the sunset call last night. 14/04/2017. Moth Ray did transfer to KZN A memorial service will be held in the East Rand shortly after we have spoken to his son. Mark LOUW

It is with deep sadness that we advise that Moth Ron Scott of Dickie Fritz Shellhole answered the Sunset Call this morning, Friday 10th March 2017.   Moth Ron was a resident at Dickie Fritz. Funeral details will be advised once to hand.