Tristan da Cunha celebrates the lives of islanders who have passed away.

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Death Notice for Gerry Repetto

We regret to report the death of Gerry Repetto, who passed away in the morning of Thursday 2nd October 2025, aged 80 years.

Gerald Stanley Repetto was Born 26th August 1945, the fifth child of Joe and May Repetto. He married fellow islander Rosemary Hagan in Cape Town in 1990, were they lived for a while. They then moved to Australia where their son Cameron was born in 1991. Gerry spent much of his adult life overseas, including the UK, but returned to live permanently on Tristan in 2005.

Our sincere condolences go to Gerry's sisters Yvonne Glass, Maureen Green and Joy Stoffberg, his son Cameron, and his wider family.

We expect to publish a full obituary in due course.

Gerry Repetto

Death Notice for Darren Repetto

We regret to report the death of Darren Repetto, who passed away in Cape Town in the afternoon of Saturday 6th September 2025, aged 56 years.

Darren Matthew Brian Repetto was born on the 14th May 1969, the third child of Bernard and Joan Repetto. He married Miranda Hagan on the 1st June 1995, and they had two son - Dean and Randall.

Tristanian Rev Lorna Lavarello-Smith officiated at Darren's funeral at the Church of the Ascension in Cape Town, which was attended by family and passengers awaiting the delayed departure of the SA Agulhas II.

Our sincere condolences go to his mother Joan, siblings Averil, Gary & Marie, wife Miranda, sons Dean & Randall, granddaughter Hope, and his wider family.

We expect to publish a full obituary in due course.

Darren Repetto, 1969-2025

Death Notice for Amy Green

We regret to report the death of Amy Green, who passed away in the morning of Wednesday 3rd September 2025, aged 88 years.

Amy Gertrude Dora Green (née Glass) was born on the 9th April 1937. She married Harold Green on the 4th July 1957, and they had two children - Richard and Pamela.

Our sincere condolences go to her brother Roger, daughter Pamela, daughter-in-law Francesca and grandson Rodney, and her wider family.

We expect to publish a full obituary in due course.

Amy Green, 1937-2025

Death Notice for Isobel Swain

Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Isobel Swain, who passed away on the 13th August 2025, aged 96.
25-Aug-2025
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Death Notice for Eric Glass, known as Little Eric

Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Eric Glass, who passed away 14th June 2025, aged 76 years.
30-Jun-2025
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Death Notice for Gladys Lavarello

Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Gladys Lavarello, who passed away 28 March 2025, aged 94.
15-Apr-2025
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Death notice for Mary Glass

Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Mary Glass, who passed away 16th February 2025, aged 83.
21-Feb-2025
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Death Notice for Anderson Green

Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Anderson Green, who passed away 2nd February 2025, aged 94.
11-Feb-2025
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Death Notice for Harold Green

Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Harold Green, who passed away 27th January 2025, aged 90.
10-Feb-2025
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