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Khalid MZNM IBADULLA

Khalid IBADULLA Obituary

IBADULLA, Khalid MZNM (Billy). Born December 20, 1935 in Lahore, Pakistan - On July 12, 2024, peacefully, at Yvette Williams Retirement Village, Dunedin; aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Gertrud, loved and respected father and father- in-law of Farah and Geoff, Kassem and Judith, and Selma, treasured grandad of Ellis and Clare, Madelyn and Billy. The family would like to thank the staff of the Hospital Care unit at Yvette Williams for their loving care of Khalid while he was there. Forever in our hearts A private family service has been held. In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Cricket Association would be appreciated. Messages to the Ibadulla Family, c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 20, 2024.

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Dave.

September 19, 2024

I attended Billy's training classes 4 decades ago and remember him as a great coach. I didn't carry on with cricket but 30 years on, I spent a month or so at his home doing renovation work and installing new windows (even went for a ride in the VW with him-everyone knew that VW was his). That month I spent with Billy and Gertrud chatting and eating her amazing home-baking was probably the best I had in a 30 year career and they were some of my favorite customers in that time. A true gentleman and mentor who leaves an amazing legacy behind him. My sincerest condolences to Gertrud and his family, and thanks to Billy for that month.

Neil

August 2, 2024

I was sorry to hear this news, which was posted on the Dunstonian site just recently at https://dunstonians.org.uk/news/in-memoriam/134/134-Khalid-Billy-Ibadulla and it brought back happy memories of being taught by Mr Ibadulla in those days. Very much in my mind was his happy disposition when teaching me the art of keeping wicket at which he kindly said he thought I could be very good, although I would have to put up "with a few broken fingers in your career". I decided slow medium pace bowling would be my future, aged 11 :-) A lovely man from my memories, and thoughts go to his family and friends.

Ben and Tracey

July 24, 2024

We are thinking of you at this sad time.

Shona

July 23, 2024

Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss of Billy.
A good person and a great cricket commentator.

Ray Hutchison

July 23, 2024

I opened the batting with Billy in my first ever game for Otago against ND in, I think,1964 so I have very fond memories of him.
He did a wonderful job for Otago cricket then and subsequently and a great mentor for Glenn at the start of his path to greatness and his impending departure to Worcester.
Whenever I hear the tune "Monday,Monday" by the Momma's and the Poppa's I always associate it with Billy for whatever the reason he was often humming it during my short association with him.
My sincere condolences to all the Ibadulla family in their sad loss
Ray Hutchison

Arthur and Val Dawes

July 21, 2024

Very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Kassem. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Mac Lindsay

July 20, 2024

My condolences to you and your family Kassem. Your father was a well respected gentleman, and incredibly influential over many years both in New Zealand and around the world.

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