Albert William Heinz, (1887-9/7/1915). "a strong athletic young man"

 

Word was received in town this morning of the death of Albert Heinz, son of Mr and Mrs Heinz, of Hokitika, and brother of Mr Emil Heinz, of this town. The deceased, who was 27 years of age and a native of Hokitika, had been ailing for some months, and this morning succumbed to an acute form of diabetes. He was a well-known footballer in the southern town, took a great interest in horticulture and St. John’s Debating Society, and followed the profession of his father, viz., that of plumber and tinsmith. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn their loss, and sincere sympathy will be felt by a large circle of friends for the bereaved relatives.  -Greymouth Evening Star, 9/7/1915.

OBITUARY.

ALBERT HEINZ. 

It is with extreme regret that we record the death of Mr. Albert Heinz, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Heinz, of Hokitika, which took place yesterday morning at 10 o‘clock.

The deceased who had only been confined to his bed for the last few days, was a strong athletic young man, and the news of his demise was a shock to the community and sincere sympathy will be extended to his widow, father and mother, and other relatives. Mr. Heinz was a member of the Lodge Westland Kilwinning, and was also connected with St. Andrew’s Club, The Westland Horticultural Society, and for some years carried the Red and Black of Hokitika on the football field. Albert, who was about 28 years of age, was of a very unassuming disposition, and had friends all over Westland. The funeral will leave his late residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m.  -West Coast Times, 10/7/1915.

The funeral of the late Albert Heinz took place at Hokitika yesterday, and was attended by mourners from all parts of the district. Members of the Pacific Lodge (of which deceased was a member) and representatives of the debating societies were present in force. The Presbyterian burial service was conducted by the Rev. P. B. Fraser. Numerous wreaths and immortelles were placed on the grave by sorrowing friends. The Masonic burial service was read at the graveside by the District Grand Master (Bro. J. Steer).  -Greymouth Evening Star, 12/7/1915.

Hokitika Cemetery.