Obituary

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LI, Issue 8, 21 February 1924, Page 41

Obituary

W V UiUU MR. TERENCE McCARE, AUCKLAND. There passed away at the Thames Hospital on tho Bth inst., a very much respected and practical Catholic,, in the person of Mr. Terence McCabe (writes a correspondent). Mr. McCabe for some years was farming at Turua, and while there was a very active worker for the Church. He left for Auckland a few years ago, and recently visited. Turua, where he became ill. He was brought to the Thames Hospital about three weeks ago and after a short illness, borne with Christian fortitude, ho passed away. , During his illness he was attended by Rev. Father Dignan, who also officiated at the graveside.—R.l.P. MR. PETER LOFTUS, WELLINGTON. Another of the fast-diminishing band of early settlers, in the person of Mr. Peter Loftus, passed away at his residence, 26 Ohiro Road, Wellington, on February 1 (writes a correspondent). The deceased was horn in 1843 at Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland, .which county he left at an early age to live for some years in Wigan, Lancashire. Joining the 57th Regiment at the age of 16, he served for a period in the Old Country, proceeding thence to India, and finally, in 1861, to New Zealand.. He saw service in the Waikato and Taranaki districts, and took part in the storming of the pah at Otapawa, Te Ngutu-o-te-manu, and sundry other engagements. Later, when the regiment was ordered home he took his discharge, and settled in Wanganui in the retail hoot business. , At the re-commence-ment of hostilities he joined the New Zealand Militia, and served with them till the Maori trouble ended. Retiring from business some years ago, he left Wanganui in 1914, and took up his residence in Wellington. During Iris last illness he was attended,by the Rev. Fathers Mahony and Murphy, and died fortified by the last rites of Holy Church. The funeral took place at Wanganui, where his wife, who died some years ago, was laid to rest. Rev. Father Outtrim officiated at St. , Mary’s Church, Wanganui, and at the graveside. An .adult family of five sons and three daughters are left to mourn their loss. —R.I.P.