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Paul Getaz (1962,O) passed away at the age of 79 in Johnson City, Tennessee on 20 March More...
Peter passed away peacefully at his home. More...
Sudden passing of family man, Graham aged 77. Pictured here with his wife, Lesley, in Vienna for Lesley’s 70th. More...
Honoring Professor Robert Frater: A Pioneer in Cardiothoracic Surgery More...
We say farewell to Chris, an eccentric activist and avid ballroom dancer. More...
Should you know of anyone who has recently passed away, we would very much like to know so that we can post an obituary or tribute to the website; we would like pay respect and remember the lives of all our ODs who have died and your help is hugely appreciated.
Paul Getaz (1962,O) passed away at the age of 79 in Johnson City, Tennessee on 20 March More...
Christopher Luyendijk departed this world leaving a legacy of empathy, fellowship, and an impressive artistic catalogue. He was only 34 years old. More...
Grant Bradley passed away unexpectedly in Dublin on 19 October 2023. More...
One of our most senior ODs has gone to rest. MHDSRIP. More...
Courtesy, helpfulness, scholarship and good humour were qualities for which he was held in high esteem. More...
Nick Köster (2007F), former Head of School at Bishops, 2007. (Photograph - Freddie Child-Villiers). More...
"When you are in the presence of a great man you walk away feeling great" - said of Raymond Ackerman by a former ODU Chairman. More...
Our sincerest condolences go to the family and friends of Edith who passed away in August. More...
"His charm, easy manner, and ability to do so many things well, will be missed by all who knew him." More...
No one knows why David was called 'Zonk' although it was passed on to him by his older brother, Christopher (1950F) who never said where it came from … More...
A moving tribute - testimony to the man David Graham was. "Goodbye for now Dad, thank you for everything and for being the best there was ..." More...
Sudden passing of family man, Graham aged 77. Pictured here with his wife, Lesley, in Vienna for Lesley’s 70th. More...
He never stopped being proud of Bishops and followed its progress with keen interest all his life. More...
Peter passed away peacefully at his home. More...
We lose a very active OD who was deeply involved in his community. Funeral service details provided below. More...
Peter, retired chemical engineer, was a world-renowned expert in platinum group metals. More...
Margaret was Mother to hundreds of boys at Bishops, from the time she worked in the Sanatorium and as the House Mother of "Top House". More...
Farewell 'Murray 7'. More...
Probably best remembered as the drummer of the 80’s Cape Town rock group, Sweatband. Their best known record “This Boy”. More...
Murray passed away in Mossel Bay More...
Rhodes Scholar and beloved father. More...
"Ant loved his time at Bishops!" (Justin Ractliffe, Ant's son). More...
Sad news sent to us by Mark Mulholland (1993S) More...
Julian was in Founders House in 1951 and did Post Matric in 1952 and was Senior Prefect (Head of School) in 1952. More...
We say farewell to Chris, an eccentric activist and avid ballroom dancer. More...
Family man, Michael, passes away a few months before his 88th Birthday. More...
We bid farewell to Head Boy, diligent scholar and good all-rounder. More...
A memorial service was held in Chipstead on 15 August 2023 and a number of UK ODs attended. More...
He was described as being outgoing and had many friends. More...
David passed away peacefully on Sunday, 27 August 2023 More...
Dr Glynn Catton (1962G) sent us this eulogy that he wrote for the veterinary newsletter, Vet News. More...
A celebration of life service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday 09 January 2024, in the St James Anglican Church, 35 Somerset Street, Graaff Reinet. More...
Honoring Professor Robert Frater: A Pioneer in Cardiothoracic Surgery More...
David Davies was the most distinguished gentleman and a plastic surgeon in South Africa. More...
A good sportsman and intelligent man. More...
"This morning I announce to you the sad news that the former Patron of the OD Union, OD and well-known and widely loved businessman Raymond Ackerman, … More...
Talented cricketer, John Richard Cheetham, passed away in Porterville on Sunday 23rd April 2023 More...
A charming man with a nice sense of humour. More...
David passed away in Australia on 30 December 2023 More...
He was a reserved man, a deep thinker, a true gentleman - and a proud Bishops Boy! More...