It is will great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Dave Berry. Dave was diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of cancer some weeks ago and passed away yesterday. As most of you will know Dave played a massive role in water polo in the EC and was highly respected for his guidance and wisdom. He will be sorely missed by all.
It is with much sadness that we were informed of the passing away of Errol Reid due to a long battle with cancer. Errol played for Easterns from 1991 to 1999 just falling short of getting his green costume. A story related by one of his team mates: An opposition player punched Errol. He calmly grabbed the player by his neck and sunk to the bottom of the pool. Errol’s ability to stay under water for lengthy periods was well known. After about a minute and half Errol let the poor fella surface. Blue faced the fella barely swam to the side, got pulled out and that’s where he lay for the next hour. Errol’s comment: He wasn’t worth getting cross over.
RIP Errol
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing away of Philip Schutte in the afternoon of 11 September 2013.
Philip was a big man, in spirit, in heart and always a force to contend with in the pool. He played for Easterns Masters and achieved his golden costume, 20 years of SA Masters, in 2009.
He was a stalwart and central figure of Easterns Masters and his cheerful nature will be missed.
As soon as funeral arrangements have been finalised, these will be published.
Please take this time to keep his wife Sheenan, sons Karl & Lain and their families in your prayers.
The memorial service for Phillip will be on on Tuesday 17 Sept at 14h00 at Trinity Methodist Church, Cresta Rd, Sunward Park, Boksburg.
It is with much sadness that we learnt of the passing away of Lex Visser on Thursday 18 July 2013.
Lex was a stalwart of Central Gauteng Masters Waterpolo and his presence will be missed.
On behalf of all the SA Masters Waterpolo players we extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Visser family, his friends and colleagues.
