Wilson James WHINERAY

Deepest sympathy to Beth and the Whineray family on the sad loss of a husband, father, grandfather and my 4th cousin. I have fond memories of when my late mother, Marian, and I were invited to meet him during a visit to Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England (where his maternal grandparents were born) in September 2000. Proud to be related to him. Sad loss of a great New Zealand legend. Deeply saddened to learn of his demise. Thinking of you all, so very far away, at this very difficult...

Dear Lady Whineray, I wanted to extend my deepest condolences and also those of my father Ack and mother Lyndel. Dad toured with Wilson on three occasions - Ceylon in 1955, Australia in 1957, and Japan in 1958 - and only has the very warmest of memories, with a few amusing anecdotes to boot. I'm sure you've a mountain of such wonderful and treasured memories that will live on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Nick Soper

So sorry for your loss,may (Jah)bless and comfort you at this time.......

Wonderful memories Wilson not only through our association as Prefects at Primary school, and at the Gymnasium at Auckland Grammar, but also tending the pigeons during the Polio Epidemic circa 1948 at Halifax Avenue. Our thoughts are with the Family..Gary & Mary Cole

A Kauri tree has fallen.You were a good school friend and mate God bless you Beth and family our prayers and thoughts are towards you all David Fraser and the Fraser family

One of the greats. As a schoolboy I watched Wilson Whineray lead the All Blacks at Eden Park.He also helped Auckland retain the Ranfurly Shield, a true and magnificent portsman.Memories I will recall for the rest of my days.

To Lady Elisabeth and the family

The Board of Trustees, the Staff and Very Injured Players of the New Zealand Rugby Foundation wish to pass on our heartfelt condolences on the very sad passing of Sir Wilson.

Much has already been said and written about Wilson, there will be much more to come. We are so lucky to have known him, to have worked with him and witnessed his great leadership. He was so greatly admired, respected, revered and loved, he touched so many people's lives,...