Wilson Whineray

We think of you all often

Lane family, Sydney

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 time in your lives. God bless and much love. xxx

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, and he set the bench mark very high in everything he did.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this week and the future.
With warm regards and God's richest blessings and comfort.

The trustees and members of the Young New Zealanders Foundation wish to express our deepest sympathy to Lady Whineray and her family on the death of Sir Wilson. In addition to his many distinguished achievements in sporting and commercial endeavours Sir Wilson was also very dedicated to many charitable causes. Among them was his loyal commitment to the Young New Zealanders Foundation for which we are sincerely grateful. His support was of enormous assistance in our projects to improve the prospects for the young people of our country. He will be sadly missed.

To Lady Elisabeth and family we convey our condolences at the loss of a very fine husband, father, grandfather and sportsman.

The trustees, management and members:
Young New Zealanders Foundation

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May the God of peace and tender mercy be with the Whineray family in the days ahead (Romans 15:33).

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

God bless you ~ R.I.P.