Page Of Remembrance

[jonwilly]

Two of my older friend where good friends of Bill Young.

From what they said to me Bill was suffering Badly from Emphysema and last time one friend saw him he was permanently on 100% Oxygen.

john

RIP Old Warrior.

[Lizard2010]

RIP Bill Young

[OldFriend]

Walter Pierson passed away 1/9/2010 at 69 years of age. Services held Sunday 5, Sept at Sankampaeng. He was a frequent patron of the Mad Dog and the old True Blue. Walter came to Chiang Mai about 6 years ago and built his home at Sankampaeng. His military service lead to him being a student of military tactics from Roman times to present day.

A quiet sort of fellow with a varied background, which included sailing in the Pacific, from Japan to Hawaii. He is survived by wife Yod and her/his family. RIP

Hi Folks,

Walt & I have been friends since high school. We crossed paths in Okinawa and Vietnam and later roomed together as students at the University of Hawaii. He went back on active duty and I went to graduate school and we lost track of one another during our middle years. However, we hooked up again about 6 years ago and have been in email conversation since then. When several old friends realized no one had heard from him for several months, one fellow started doing google searches and came upon this obit. Hell of a shocker! Any information about his death would be appreciated. We're concerned about Yot. I have a good mail address and am writing her, but not sure how good her English is. If anyone has a phone number, that would be much appreciated. A Thai friend could talk to her.

Thanks for any help. Please respond to

An OldFriend (John Dixon)

[slapout]

Walter Pierson passed away 1/9/2010 at 69 years of age. Services held Sunday 5, Sept at Sankampaeng. He was a frequent patron of the Mad Dog and the old True Blue. Walter came to Chiang Mai about 6 years ago and built his home at Sankampaeng. His military service lead to him being a student of military tactics from Roman times to present day.

A quiet sort of fellow with a varied background, which included sailing in the Pacific, from Japan to Hawaii. He is survived by wife Yod and her/his family. RIP

Hi Folks,

Walt & I have been friends since high school. We crossed paths in Okinawa and Vietnam and later roomed together as students at the University of Hawaii. He went back on active duty and I went to graduate school and we lost track of one another during our middle years. However, we hooked up again about 6 years ago and have been in email conversation since then. When several old friends realized no one had heard from him for several months, one fellow started doing google searches and came upon this obit. Hell of a shocker! Any information about his death would be appreciated. We're concerned about Yot. I have a good mail address and am writing her, but not sure how good her English is. If anyone has a phone number, that would be much appreciated. A Thai friend could talk to her.

Thanks for any help. Please respond to [email protected]

An OldFriend (John Dixon)

sent you a PM today.

[Ulysses G.]

We miss you Hugh Ashby .

Edited April 19, 2011 by Ulysses G.

[Blinky Bill]

We miss you Hugh Ashby .

Too right, Ewe Gee.

Jeremy Dootson and Martin West as well.

[Nienke]

I've just received the news that Roshan Dhunjibhoy has passed away yesterday Sunday April 24th at 11:20 at her house in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

A Buddhist ceremony will be held for her at Wat Paa Deng, Chiang Mai (Near Wat Umong) on Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th, in the evening around 7:00 PM

May she rest in peace.

[Nienke]

Received another mail saying that:

The ceremonies for Roshan's funerals have been postponed for administrative reasons.

The German Consulate is closed on Easter monday, we are unable to get an authorisation to move Roshan's body from Suan Dok hospital to the temple.

Paperwork might take a few days

We have contacted her family both in Germany and in Pakistan. They will be attending the funerals

The ceremonies have been postponed to further notice.

[Limbo]

Two of my older friend where good friends of Bill Young.

From what they said to me Bill was suffering Badly from Emphysema and last time one friend saw him he was permanently on 100% Oxygen.

john

RIP Old Warrior.

I think I saw him on a picture, that might have been taken by Dr. Weldon,

the author of 'Lost in Paradise', one of his colleagues, who lived in Chiang Rai

to the end of his days. It must have been taken in Laos at that time.

It might be in the mentioned book.

After searching for an hour I realized that it remained in the memory of

my old computer, that was stolen a couple of years ago. Sorry!

Limbo

A little bit outside of Chiang Rai a silent wittness is rottening away.

It's the H - CHP, stationed a couple of years in Vientiane on the account

of Continental.

I wrote earlier about it on the Chiang Rai forum:

He might have been sitting in it ...

[Blinky Bill]

Robbie Dunne aka Dunny, passed away in New Zealand last Saturday.

Robby had been around Chiang Mai and Phetchabun working as a mechanic and driller in the mining industry for the past 20 years or so. He was a guy who always got the job done no matter what the circumstances.

Dunny was a rough diamond with a heart of gold. He was generous man and always there to help his friends if the need arose.

Amoungst his various toys he owned a Mitsubishi GTO 3000, a Ducati 916 and 888. He managed to bend most of them at some stage.

A few years ago he was forced to return to New Zealand due to some serious health issues.

He has been sadly missed by his mates since he left and will always be remembered.

[Lobo4819]

Perhaps few knew him, but a gentleman by the name of Dennis Hammons, a long-term resident of Thailand (all parts, but most recently Isaan), passed away over the weekend peacefully at home. Dennis was a Vietnam vet, but more known for his humanitarian side in making and donating wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches that he made from PVC parts to needy individuals throughout Thailand and to children who were land-mine victims along the border with Burma. Thailand has had many expats come and go, but few with the tenure or tenacity of purpose of Khun Hammons. May he rest in peace and find the Great Pattaya in the Sky.

[Tywais]

This is to add Dustoff to the Remembrance page. R.I.P.

Topic here

[SuzanneIneichen]

Trying to get hold of kevin hunt who posted the story about Harry Ineichen.

[SuzanneIneichen]

remember

Harry Ineichen

All at the BLACK cAT

hAUSSE Munchen

[Blinky Bill]

Black Cat and Haus Munchen was a long time ago. More details?

[InspectorRex]

Was only recently made aware of this, but to anyone in Chiang Mai who may have known of him, Derek (Steve) Hallam passed away after a long illness (congestive heart failure) at the age of 68. Steve had been very ill during the last few months of his life, confined to bed, but he received great care from the nurses of Suandoc Hospital as well as from his many local and expat friends. For those who didn't know of Steve, he established (along with his cousin Gareth Lavell) back in the mid 1990's the Rejoice Urban Development Project - a small, grass-roots organisation which gave social and emotional support to local people infected with, or affected by HIV/AIDS. The organisation, which still operates today, has survived for the past 15 years or so on small amounts of intermittent funding from local and overseas donors, several of the local embassies (such as Aust, British and NZ) as well as occasional support by way of small grants from the Elton John and Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundations.

I was fortunate enough to be able to spend time around 7 years ago volunteering with Rejoice Charity (which it is now called) and the amazing work Steve, along with Gareth and the 3 or 4 local Thai staff did on a daily basis has been something I have never forgotten about. Each day a small mini-bus would be used to travel to surrounding villages and towns to deliver medication to treat many opportunistic infections which are associated with HIV infection. Whilst the organisation could never afford to buy anti-retrovirals to treat patients, medication that could help ease the pain and discomfort of patients suffering from gastrointestinal, respiratory and skin infections was bought and distributed to around 500 HIV infected patients each week. Sadly, due to global economic factors, over recent years Rejoice has had to scale back its operations somewhat and as a result, a couple of the local Thai staff have had to find work elsewhere, and the amount of patients seen each week has had to be greatly reduced.

Steve Hallam was the driving force behind Rejoice (particularly so after Gareth Lavell left a number of years ago to pursue other interests) and up until the last few days before he died, he was still very much adamant he wanted more than anything for Rejoice to continue helping those people of Chiang Mai and surrounding villages who were HIV positive and for the remaining staff of the organisation to carry on all the great work which had been achieved over the years. He was a very generous, hard working and devoted man who did so much good in his time in Thailand and over the years there would have been a significant number of people whose lives would have been made that little bit more bearable through the work of Steve and his small team at Rejoice.

Before coming to Thailand, Steve was in the police force in Manchester. I believe a trip to India, where he witnessed a lot of obvious suffering and poverty, was the catalyst for him leaving the U.K to begin a new life in Thailand where he found peace and satisfaction in helping those in need. A wonderful man who I was privileged to meet.

Edited September 26, 2011 by InspectorRex

[mcgriffith]

This is to add Dustoff to the Remembrance page. R.I.P.

Topic here

He was a great guy, real laid back and nice in manner; truly a pleasure to be with.

We'll miss you, Ken.

[Loaded]

Was only recently made aware of this, but to anyone in Chiang Mai who may have known of him, Derek (Steve) Hallam passed away after a long illness (congestive heart failure) at the age of 68. Steve had been very ill during the last few months of his life, confined to bed, but he received great care from the nurses of Suandoc Hospital as well as from his many local and expat friends. For those who didn't know of Steve, he established (along with his cousin Gareth Lavell) back in the mid 1990's the Rejoice Urban Development Project - a small, grass-roots organisation which gave social and emotional support to local people infected with, or affected by HIV/AIDS. The organisation, which still operates today, has survived for the past 15 years or so on small amounts of intermittent funding from local and overseas donors, several of the local embassies (such as Aust, British and NZ) as well as occasional support by way of small grants from the Elton John and Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundations.

I was fortunate enough to be able to spend time around 7 years ago volunteering with Rejoice Charity (which it is now called) and the amazing work Steve, along with Gareth and the 3 or 4 local Thai staff did on a daily basis has been something I have never forgotten about. Each day a small mini-bus would be used to travel to surrounding villages and towns to deliver medication to treat many opportunistic infections which are associated with HIV infection. Whilst the organisation could never afford to buy anti-retrovirals to treat patients, medication that could help ease the pain and discomfort of patients suffering from gastrointestinal, respiratory and skin infections was bought and distributed to around 500 HIV infected patients each week. Sadly, due to global economic factors, over recent years Rejoice has had to scale back its operations somewhat and as a result, a couple of the local Thai staff have had to find work elsewhere, and the amount of patients seen each week has had to be greatly reduced.

Steve Hallam was the driving force behind Rejoice (particularly so after Gareth Lavell left a number of years ago to pursue other interests) and up until the last few days before he died, he was still very much adamant he wanted more than anything for Rejoice to continue helping those people of Chiang Mai and surrounding villages who were HIV positive and for the remaining staff of the organisation to carry on all the great work which had been achieved over the years. He was a very generous, hard working and devoted man who did so much good in his time in Thailand and over the years there would have been a significant number of people whose lives would have been made that little bit more bearable through the work of Steve and his small team at Rejoice.

Before coming to Thailand, Steve was in the police force in Manchester. I believe a trip to India, where he witnessed a lot of obvious suffering and poverty, was the catalyst for him leaving the U.K to begin a new life in Thailand where he found peace and satisfaction in helping those in need. A wonderful man who I was privileged to meet.

I didn't know Steve, but he sounds like he was a positive presence in many people's lives. A sad loss. RIP Steve.

[InspectorRex]

Thank you Loaded, your words/thoughts regarding Steve are very much appreciated.

[DaamNaam]

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<br />This is to add Dustoff to the Remembrance page.  R.I.P. <br /><br /><img src="http://static.thaivisa.com/forum/uploads/photo-16935.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href=' class='bbc_url' title=''>Topic here</a><br />

<br /><br />He was a great guy, real laid back and nice in manner; truly a pleasure to be with.<br />We'll miss you, Ken.<br />

Yes indeed. Greatly missed. RIP Ken.

[uptheos]

I don't know how many people knew John Ball, a long time resident of Chiang Mai (about 25 years I think). He died at home, I'm not sure of the details but I understand his body is being moved to Suandok for a postmortem.

John used to frequent all the usual old places (Black Cat) John's, Domino's (True Blue) and the Escape. He also used to go around with Dennis of Hillpiggy Smythe fame.

He could be cantankerous, but had a great sense of humour.

I liked him a lot.

RIP John

Topic here

Edited November 19, 2011 by Tywais
Added link to original topic

[slapout]

RIP john, he always had time for the little ones (rug rats) who scampered about at the "Escape'. Another one of 'the good old boys'.

[Blinky Bill]

Yes, John was a real nice guy. I heard he had gone down hill somewhat with his health in recent years.

I have good memories of him.

[uptheos]

I understand that his request to be carried out after his death, was for the hospital to arrange cremation and he didn't want any friends or family in attendance.

[jackwowwow]

Long term Chiang Mai resident John Ball dies.

In poor health for a considerable time, John passed away peacefully of pneumonia at home on Friday 18th November.

His long term houseboy Manop was by his side.

Born in London in 1929, John served with an RAF Spitfire squadron in Singapore - which began his love of Asia.

He was a sales manager with a number of major retail companies in Britain and retired from J & P Coats before settling in Thailand.

He was active in the Chiang Mai darts league and well respected for his astute record keeping.

John has bequeathed all of his UK assets to a hospital charity in memory of his beloved son Mark, who died aged 16.

In accordance with his wishes his cremation was private.

Thanks to Lt. Sawangpong and his team from Chiang Mai Central Police for their quiet efficiency.

Special thanks to live-in nurse Charin for his compassionate assistance and care for John in his time of need.

R.I.P.

[Ulysses G.]

A lot of the old timers knew Tom Autry. He was quite a character and lived in Chiang Mai for many years.

I did not know him that well, but was surprised when he returned to the US a few years ago. Apparently he had cancer and did not tell anyone as one of his best buddies here did not even know, but just found out that he passed awy last week and told me.

I hope that he is in a better place now. RIP Tom.

[Gonzo the Face]

Sorry for the re-post.... I should have posted it here....

g

Death of someone you know is always like a kick in the gut.

Tom was like a will-o-the-wisp in and around CM . You never knew when he would show up, or how frequent.

Well all struggles are over now Tom, RIP.

gonzo

[T_Dog]

Barry Eckers passed away on November 20th here in Chiang Mai after having recently moved back to Thailand from Cuenco Ecuador. Many of us will remember Barry for his consistently positive attitude and the smile he always had for his friends. Rest in peace Barry.

Edited December 18, 2011 by T_Dog

[Blinky Bill]

Just saw the post re Tom Autry.

Tom was another of God's nice people. Always happy and willing to help others.

Edited December 19, 2011 by Blinky Bill

[Gonzo the Face]

Recently departed Brian Hubbard

I did start a post in the CM Forum as an inquiry, the answer to which, sadly, turned out to be a fact.

I hope that this is not breaking any forum rule, but had I known in advance the end result, I would have posted it here, I think Brian might have liked to see the responses from some of those who knew him. To not, create additional work for the mods, I have cut and pasted some of the comments from the original thread here to be added to by those who may care to make hopefully respectfyul comments.

Mods if this violates some rule please delete as you see fit.

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From The Nation of 27th December , 11

.... And Brian Hubbard, convenor of the Informal Northern Thai Group (INTG), died at McCormick Hospital in Chiang Mai, on December 20. Hubbard, a British national, suffered heart failure, according to an obituary by his colleagues

"Brian Hubbard, 64 when he died, was a psychologist and principal chairperson and master of ceremonies for the INTG lecture group for the past 10 years. He was also an active member of Chiang Mai's Gate Theatre Group and, up till his retirement four years ago, an English language adviser for the President's office at Chiang Mai University".

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From OldeBellPedr

Posted Yesterday, 23:50

Nothing wring with being an educator and then an Innkeeper!!! Brian wasn't the only one in Chiang Mai to fulfill both roles in his life.

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From Tywais

Posted Today, 00:00

I knew Brian and was at his grand opening of Cheers but wasn't aware of his academic history. Sorry to hear this news. My memory of him was of a quiet, reserved individual. Condolences to his friends and family.

R.I.P.

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From bhatmasterson

Posted Today, 07:03

Brian Hubbard was active with The Gate Theater Group here in Chiang Mai. Pictures and video from his last show "The Odd Couple" are here http://www.gate-theater.com/past.html

Brian became ill after the show closed 2 years ago. A re-staging of the production had to be canceled when Brian, once a heavy smoker, came down with a persistent cough. He was up and down after that but never regained the health he enjoyed almost 3 years ago.

Here are exerts from the funeral arrangements for those who are interested in attending:

29th December at 12:00 San Ku Lek cremation ground Brian's coffin will be set up in front of the crematorium door.

At 1:30: you should begin addressing to the participants and tell your stories about Brian.

29th December, at 2:00 pm; the cremation itself must begin. As is usual in Thailand, nobody stays long when fire has begun its task. Adam, Brian's son, will invite people to walk to the Yen Ta Fo Dara shop wich is about 100 meters down the Doi Saket Kao road going to the Bridge.

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From Ulysses G

Posted Today, 07:15

I always wondered why Brian was keeping such a low profile the last few years. I only knew that he was still around because of his newsletter.

RIP.

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From Chaoyang

Posted 18 minutes ago

Used to go to Cheers (formerly the Black Cat) to watch videos back in the day before the internet and DVDs -- he had a big collection of VHS tapes.

After the bar closed down, I was surprised to see that Brian was working as a psychologist or therapist.

I remember him as quiet, reliable guy.

RIP

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