Remuera, Auckland
McNABB, Alex (DSc FRSNZ). We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Alex. Adored husband to Yvonne, loved father and father-in-law to Anne and John, David and Elaine, John and Christine, Elizabeth, Andrew and Bronwyn. Grandfather to Gemma, James, Nelson and Melvin, and a proud great-...
Read MoreOn behalf of the NZ Gymnastics community our sincere condolences to Yvonne and the family. Alex was a highly regarded mentor to NZ Gymnastics for many years. My apologies I could not be there this weekend. Warmest Regards. Murray Charteris Life Member NZGymnastics.
Murray Charteris
July 19, 2025 | Friend
We met alex in 2017 while visiting our scottish family (debbie, nadine, janet, danny & family) what a lovely man with a charming cheeky smile and fun sense of humour. Sending love to yvonne and all his family, from scotland xxx
Suzy gray
July 18, 2025
I was very saddened to hear that Alex was ill. Now, even more so to hear that he has passed. I have fond memories Alex. A quietly spoken, gentle person with a good heart. A truly lovely man.
Anon
July 18, 2025 | Other
To the quiet, gentle man we called Uncle Alex, we all knew you were not so secretly buying lotto tickets when you shouldn´t and we could never figure out how the best mathematician/ Statistition could never pick the right numbers lol, and the uncle that over fed my kids bloody Eskimo pies!! Haere haere ki te po, ki to okiokinga mutunga. Ka mokemoke matou ki a koe. Aroha atu xxx
Deidre, Hamon, Kodie, Lexie and Benji
July 17, 2025 | Family
Such wonderful memories of Dr McNabb at Capital Gymnastics Club in the late 80´s. I remember the handstand competitions at the end of training, and him throwing me up above his head into a handstand! I remember him as a gentle and quietly spoken coach, and have thought of him often since those days. Love to his family and friends - he will be greatly missed.
Elise
July 17, 2025
Very fond memories of Dr. McNabb at Capital Gymnastics in Wellington in the early 1980s. He was a wonderful coach and a very inspiring gentleman. He loved gymnastics with his whole being and we were so fortunate to have him teaching us.
Wendy
July 17, 2025 | Other
Certainly the most remarkable person I have ever had the privilege of working with.
Aroon Parshotam
July 17, 2025 | Friend
It's been an absolute privilege to be part of the family. I'm going to miss him alot, especially during christmas paper fights at christmas and think of him every time I eat icecream. Lots of love and hugs to everyone, may each day bring fond memories that let the heart feel lighter. xxx
Deborah Prus-Loughlin
July 16, 2025 | Family
