To our good muso mate,

We are very sad to hear of your passing, thank you for all you have done for us Dollys, we have many amazing memories of our past concerts that you have been a big part of. We will cherish these memories forever. Our condolences to your whānau, rest in love Wally.

The Dollys.

Wally,

Music was never just music with you. It was conversation, connection, laughter, stories, and the excitement of preparing the next song.

You were a man who carried music in your soul. You gave your time generously, shared your passion freely, and made people feel something through every note and every conversation. Those moments will stay with me for a very long time.

I feel honoured to have known you, honoured to have shared music with you, and grateful for every conversation we had. I will miss the phone calls and the suggested songs sent to me via facebook.

The world feels quieter without you in it, but your music and your wairua will continue to echo through the lives of the people you touched.

I will miss you deeply, my friend.

Moe mai rā e hoa.
Haere, haere, haere atu rā.
Rest now in peace.

Dear Wally

We only knew you for just over 2half years, thankyou for sharing that part of your life and journey with us.
You touched so many people's life and have left an large imprint .

We will mention your name often and will be grateful 🙏 for the korero .

RIP e hoa

Sending love to all that loved Wallace. Have really old memories of Oban place . Rest in Love

Rip uncke wally you will be missed and loved always. Until we meet again keep playing your music with all in heaven

See you on the other side uncle wally I will miss you always fly high with the angels 😇 till we meet again

RIP Wally
It was nice working with you back in the day at Kew hospital we had lots of laughs..
Rest peacefully. Thinking of you Steph and your family.

See you in the afterlife brother, love ya. Clu

Rip Wally was a utter privilege to have you work for me and be a loyal friend to , I always remember to yans we had and your face beaming when you spoke about your family , to your family my condolences RIP Big guy

Uncle Wally, we love you. Rest with the best old boy. I Cherish every chat we have had over the last few years, you gave me some useful tips in life from running my bizo to checking in on my boys and I appreciate that more than you know. Love you old boy. All our Love goes out too all the Southland whanau in this hard time. Time for you too rest now uncle you souljah. What a battle you have been thru. True warrior. Love from the Kiel-McLean whanau

To my sister in-law Stephanie, wally's wife. My nephew's Shae and Benjamin. My heart goes out for you three. The family that Wallace and Stephanie bought into this world. The old saying "a father would want to leave before his son's". He got to do that.
The beautiful grandchildren that you were able to give to your dad's life. Always bought softness and love to such a very proud man. All spoiled in their own way from Wallace. Just remember the stories he gave and passed down. Let that live on in your legacy. Be there for you mum, your nan. As she has been there also for you all and still.
The hugest of hugs to you all and may some peace come in the time.
Auntie Madam XOXOXO P.S I would write all the grand children's name. But i would not want to miss anyone. You all know who you are.

To my sister in-law Stephanie, wally's wife. My nephew's Shae and Benjamin. My heart goes out for you three. The family that Wallace and Stephanie bought into this world. The old saying "a father would want to leave before his son's". He got to do that.
The beautiful grandchildren that you were able to give to your dad's life. Always bought softness and love to such a very proud man. All spoiled in their own way from Wallace. Just remember the stories he gave and passed down. Let that live on in your legacy. Be there for you mum, your nan. As she has been there also for you all and still.
The hugest of hugs to you all and may some peace come in the time.
Auntie Madam XOXOXO P.S I would write all the grand children's name. But i would not want to miss anyone. You all know who you are.

To my big brother, no longer will I see you in the living world. But when my time comes, I know I will sit with you again. The future we all thought after the kidney transplant. You would be back up and your little legs would have to keep up with that body of yours hahaha. When we look back and should never be of regret. At least we tried an option, and this gave you 2 and a half more years of life. More than three months as told back then 2024. I will miss the times of present, your funny's and especially your music. Your directions and certainly not you're yelling. My only brother, may you soar in amongst those after your time of rest. Love you to the max and will miss you to the max. Aroha Nui Madam, Kershaw, Charlotte, Victoria and Jackson (Sydney Family)XOXOXO

R.I.P UNCLE WALLY
MUCH LOVE FROM US UP IN ROTORUA. SPOKE TO. YOU ABIT LATELY STILL THE SAME HAHAHA STILL TRYING TO GROWL ME LIKE WHEN I WAS YOUNG HAHAHA LOVE U MUCH RESPECT TO THE ELDEST OF OUR LOT. WISH WE COULD MAKE IT..BUT AW WELL SENDING OUR LOVE AND CONDOLENCES TO EVERYONE.. LOVE US FOREVER!

Kia ora cuzzy Wally. He tino pouri ahau 😢. It was very sad to hear of your passing cuz 😢 I remember the time we went home for uncle Tuhoro tangi in Ruatoria and you got me in trouble with my dad! 😅 because you asked me to stop and get you another kai in Gisborne when we already had our kai stop in Opotiki lol 😆 You said its alright cuz il tell your old man it's me haha. All the whanau were waiting for us to take uncle Tuhoro onto the marae and as soon as dad came to the car window to growl me you said Uncle it's all Renee's fault! 😅 I was like eh cuz you got me in trouble hahaha 😆

Love you Wally. Definitely gona miss our random phone catch ups like once or twice a year 😅

Kia au to moe cuz 🕊

Kia kaha whānau. My sincere condolences to you all. Nui te aroha

Farewell Uncle
Though we didn’t share much time together, your passing has reminded me how precious life is, how strong the ties of whānau are, and how those bonds remain — even beyond this world.
Today I honour your life, your journey, and the place you hold within our family. While your time here has ended, I believe your wairua lives on — at peace, surrounded by love, and watching over those you leave behind.
“Haere atu rā e te rangatira, moe mai rā i te moenga roa.”
(Farewell respected one, rest in your eternal sleep.)
May your spirit find peace, your soul find rest, and your memory continue to live within us all.
Haere, haere, haere atu rā.
(Go well on your journey.)

May you rest in peace Wally all of the old times when singing. Steph so sorry to hear about Wally my condolences are with you and the family at this sad time xx❤️❤️

RIP our friend 🧡

Rest well old mate, memories are forever

Such a strong warrior to the end. Kia Kaha Wally, we were one, all of us from good old Oban Place 👌 rest in love and peace xx 💖

Such a strong warrior to the end. Kia Kaha Wally, we were one, all of us from good old Oban Place 👌 rest in love and peace xx 💖