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TheRGBW & Rifles Regimental Association

  • The late Sgt Josese Ravu - Late DERR

     
    All,
     
    The Association is using the Association's Facebook group to create a SPOC for all matters relating to Jo Ravu, who died on the 7th Dec 2025.
     
    We have established links with the family, the FCO et al to ensure we can let @everyone know details of the funeral etc.
     
    The funeral service will be taking place at 10am Saturday the 13th at the St Lukes Anglican Church in Suva – Google Maps location pin : https://maps.app.goo.gl/hdHzEGCU2BQXTZWM6
     
    As for the FCDO involvement, Defence Section Suva will look towards Support Staff or DA if there is availability and capacity to attend the funeral service.
     
    The FCDO will also provide a UK flag that will be used on top of the Coffin for the late Joseph Ravu for the funeral service.
     
    The Association website contains an online book of condolence at - The RGBW Regimental Association - The Death of Josese "Joe" Ravu
     
    If you wish to send a physical card the address for letters of condolence/cards is:
     
    Address:
    Josese Ravu
    PO Box 6404
    Nasinu Post Office
    Valelevu
    Fiji
     
    We have been advised that the Church Service will be live streamed https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CsQpwVarL/?mibextid=wwXIfr
     
    If you receive any other information from anywhere else please notify the Association, so that its veracity can be confirmed. This will be the SPOC for Association updates.

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  • Sgt Jo Ravu, online book of condolences

    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Josese Ravu. After bravely battling a short illness, Jo passed away peacefully at his home on the 7 December 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather , great grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

    Please can you leave any messages of condolence for Joe's family by selecting leave a comment above

    Leave feed of the funeral https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CsQpwVarL/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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  • The Death of Mark Bryan-Glosters

    From Mike Homer
    30 August at 16:31 ·
    It’s my sad duty to inform you that
    Mark Bryan ,Cheltenham,ex A Coy 1st Glosters,1975 -81.Passed away suddenly last Friday 22/08/2025.May he Rest in peace..

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  • The Death of Peter Keegan-ex DERR

    From Andrew Croker

    Heard today that PETER KEEGAN, SNCO in 1970s/80s died this week appatently after a long battle with cancer. On leaving the Army he joined the Metropolitan Police Force and served at Feltham until he finally retired.
    Info received from my father-in-law who used to be his next door neighbour when living in Staines and who was told of this by another neighbour who lives a couple of doors down from Pete. Pete remained very proud of his Army service and in particular of the Regiment. I have no further information regarding the full circimstances nor of any funeral arrangements. RIP Pete Keegan.

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  • E Coy 1 WESSEX Reunion - Exeter

    E coy reunion The plan is to meet at the Imperial Exeter from 13.00 on Saturday 20 September for our official reunion. Dress casual but smart The important thing is to be there. Wives, girlfriends and duty drivers are welcome. The City Centre is close by so they don't have to stay.

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