Open/Close Toolbox
Copyright is retained by the photographer and/or contributor. Please do not reuse without permission.
Format: Photograph
Copyright
Copyright is retained by the photographer and/or contributor. Please do not reuse without permission.
Menu
Errol Goodall obituary. - ALBUM -
Expand/collapse
About this image
DescriptionIt is with deep sadness that we learnt today of the sudden passing of Errol Goodall. A local lad who played in many earlier bands such as Complex etc. Known to many as 'Herb", Oot and many more. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
Map[1] ContributorAnne Knipe
Map[1] ContributorAnne Knipe
Shown in this image
PersonErrol Goodall EventErrol Goodall obituary
From Facebook
CommentsBrian McIntyre Rest in peace ErolGoodall ,go well and join your old workmate Ray Shaw up there on the stairway to heaven. They probably need another drummer and guitar man up there too. Going to be a gap on the stage now my friend
Trevor Keith Scott I think Old herb played in the Tremors at one stage?? I know he Knew Paul Rauhihi and a heap of others all around the Coast. As after a completed night, we would all get to gether up stairs some where and have a few.......and a few more!!
Samantha Gray Brian McIntyre sorry to hear this news. Thoughts and condolences with Errols family xx
Jillymae Kavana our "Uncle Louie" we never called him Errol but he was a much loved younger brother of our mum Nola Stanton
Sue Scott Jillymae I'm so sorry to read this ... so sad lots if love xxxx
Lois Iacoppi sorry for your loss
Lois Iacoppi Was he in the Tremors in the 60’s?
Ann Knipe Lois Iacoppi yes he was.
Carolyn Graham He jammed with the Tremors many a time but wasn't actually a member of the Tremors. He played drums in the Tremors tribute band at the last Reunion. Herb Hart was always the Drummer in the Tremors. Sad to hear of his passing.
Elaine Lawson Stone Tania Tones Lawrence So sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family. Used to see him quite often around Richmond or Nelson
Valda Ford How very sad... RIP Errol.. sincere sympathy to you all.. Valda
y sincere wishes and depest sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones
Brian James Kenny RIP Errol
Vaughan Smith Give my regards to Kim Goodall , sympathy to family
Val McGowan Sincere condolences to the family
Pauline Matene Sincere sympathy to his family. RIP Errol
Trigger Elvin So sorry to hear about herb, condolences to family and all, gone to the big shindig, will catch up one day whenever I get there
Carole Beeby Might he be a distant relation of Craigs Nicola Cotterill?
Beverley Hooper RIP Erol. Condolences to all the family. Beverley Tones Hooper and family.
Helen Rutherford He was a lovely man
Jocelyn Hector Oh that is so sad such a lovely man our sincere sympathy and thoughts to Errol’s family.
Trish Rennie Very sad to hear this news...another link to the days of great local bands and entertainment gone from our community. RIP Errol...sincerest condolences to the family
Linda Griffin We sure did have lots of great bands back in the day. Sincere sympathy to his family
Bronwyn Daisy Scott
Bronwyn Daisy Scott We are feeling guttered! Such a shock. We were saying yesterday, that we must catch up for another jam session down stairs. He was a very talented musician. Herb will be greatly missed. Our sons were also looking forward to catching up when coming down in a few weeks. Condolences to his family . RIP Erol you will be greatly missed.
Anne Miller Mcmillan RIP Errol Goodall. Thank u for all the music .Awsum drummer. Enjoyd many years of listening at Westport Awards.
John White What great memories Robyn & I have of our early days together, dancing to Westsiders at the Ember Lounge. We used to request their version of ‘Take Her Heart’ which Errol leas with covers on his drums. A thousand good memories of a talented musician, pretty handy cricketer yet a humble man who was a friend to all who knew him.
Greg Mait Yeah great guy A pillar in the westcoast music scene I think he also played in the 4th Edition. sad loss.
Brian McIntyre Now I have lost both of these friends of mine of almost 60 years. Make one feel vulnerable.
Trevor Keith Scott According to the one above, says it has to happen to us all at one stage or another. Just a matter of how much room he has up there, and who he likes best goes first!!!!!!!!.....I should be around for a long time yet if that is the rule, now only 74 and a perfect angel???
Brian McIntyre Trevor Keith Scott jeez Scotty you talk shit. I will ask Malcolm Howell
Lyn Wallace Such a talented gentle man. Thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
Karen Peters Sincere sympathy to all Errol's family. He helped create so many happy memories for so many with his music
Brendon Barrow R I P Eroll
Judith Whitehead Our Deepest Sympathy
Anne Miller Mcmillan Brian MacIntyre. The photo u posted with Errol. Can i ask is the guy in the middle a coaster. Looks familar but cant put a name to him. Thanx anne
Chris Verstappen Such an awesome guy
Neil Smith Great memories with his bands in Greymouth he was very talented. Condolences to family
Ian Boustridge We were neighbours of Errols for many years, to the Goodall homestead on Marsden Road, which 'Rocked' to Errols drum solos as he practised practised and practised. Such great memories of a fine man and consumate West Coast music legend. RIP
Linda Hughes Another good Blaketown bloke gone! Condolences to the family.
Sue Maree Aitken R.I.P. Send down some thunder occasionally when you play your drums upstairsDavid Walker Remember some great nights at the Railway, Rec, Union, all fun. Play on Errol great man.
Lois Iacoppi We thought we were cousins
Bill Liddell Saw Errol around Nelson from time to time Lovely talented guy
Brian McIntyre Geoffrey Bell does Colin know about Erol Goodall
Chris Howard This nice guy played at Ann's and my wedding. We will remember him.
Corinne Ord RIP Erol
Judy Farmer Rip condolences to families
Pauline Schafer I got the sad news this morning. My deepest sympathy to his family. Great photos of him doing what he loved. He was a great guy to work with.
Sue Vaughan Love and thoughts to the Goodall families. Very sad.
Loretta Leach Thinking of Alison and all the family. Deepest sympathy
Julie Ann White Deepest sympathy
Heather Newby Good Family.. the Goodalls.. R.I.P
Marie Bone That’s really sad to hear
Sonia Dando RIP condolence to all the family
Janet Webster He and Rod Beck will be playing up a storm in Heaven..
Ian Donaldson Top man top musician sports lover a true loss to family and friends RIP Erol
eather Newby R.I .P Errol..
Gavin Cook Good bloke and pleased I had good chat with him few weeks ago as we crossed paths at the supermarket R.I.P.
Sue Scott Roz good photos of uncle Louie
Russell Knipe An absolute gentleman with whom I had the privilege of playing along side for a number of years. We will never see the like again.
Tony Kirwan lovely pics....regards to the family...RIP
Roz Redpath Aren’t they. What a special uncle.
Brian McIntyre Family of Erol Goodall.
When I put up these photos I got a private message from a guy wanting to buy Erol's Ludwig drum kit. So beware appeared to be a dealer
Bill Garth Played cricket for Cobden Senior Reserve with Errol. Other players Bill Leach, Vern Goodall,Bruce Banks, Gordon (Drum Major in the Pipe Band) Allan Nimmo Great Memories. Used to play a game at Rotomanu every year.
Vincent Knapp Gordon Steele Drum major ???
Bill Garth Thanks Vince 100% correct. He was damn good too!!!!!
Trevor Keith Scott I think Old herb played in the Tremors at one stage?? I know he Knew Paul Rauhihi and a heap of others all around the Coast. As after a completed night, we would all get to gether up stairs some where and have a few.......and a few more!!
Samantha Gray Brian McIntyre sorry to hear this news. Thoughts and condolences with Errols family xx
Jillymae Kavana our "Uncle Louie" we never called him Errol but he was a much loved younger brother of our mum Nola Stanton
Sue Scott Jillymae I'm so sorry to read this ... so sad lots if love xxxx
Lois Iacoppi sorry for your loss
Lois Iacoppi Was he in the Tremors in the 60’s?
Ann Knipe Lois Iacoppi yes he was.
Carolyn Graham He jammed with the Tremors many a time but wasn't actually a member of the Tremors. He played drums in the Tremors tribute band at the last Reunion. Herb Hart was always the Drummer in the Tremors. Sad to hear of his passing.
Elaine Lawson Stone Tania Tones Lawrence So sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family. Used to see him quite often around Richmond or Nelson
Valda Ford How very sad... RIP Errol.. sincere sympathy to you all.. Valda
y sincere wishes and depest sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones
Brian James Kenny RIP Errol
Vaughan Smith Give my regards to Kim Goodall , sympathy to family
Val McGowan Sincere condolences to the family
Pauline Matene Sincere sympathy to his family. RIP Errol
Trigger Elvin So sorry to hear about herb, condolences to family and all, gone to the big shindig, will catch up one day whenever I get there
Carole Beeby Might he be a distant relation of Craigs Nicola Cotterill?
Beverley Hooper RIP Erol. Condolences to all the family. Beverley Tones Hooper and family.
Helen Rutherford He was a lovely man
Jocelyn Hector Oh that is so sad such a lovely man our sincere sympathy and thoughts to Errol’s family.
Trish Rennie Very sad to hear this news...another link to the days of great local bands and entertainment gone from our community. RIP Errol...sincerest condolences to the family
Linda Griffin We sure did have lots of great bands back in the day. Sincere sympathy to his family
Bronwyn Daisy Scott
Bronwyn Daisy Scott We are feeling guttered! Such a shock. We were saying yesterday, that we must catch up for another jam session down stairs. He was a very talented musician. Herb will be greatly missed. Our sons were also looking forward to catching up when coming down in a few weeks. Condolences to his family . RIP Erol you will be greatly missed.
Anne Miller Mcmillan RIP Errol Goodall. Thank u for all the music .Awsum drummer. Enjoyd many years of listening at Westport Awards.
John White What great memories Robyn & I have of our early days together, dancing to Westsiders at the Ember Lounge. We used to request their version of ‘Take Her Heart’ which Errol leas with covers on his drums. A thousand good memories of a talented musician, pretty handy cricketer yet a humble man who was a friend to all who knew him.
Greg Mait Yeah great guy A pillar in the westcoast music scene I think he also played in the 4th Edition. sad loss.
Brian McIntyre Now I have lost both of these friends of mine of almost 60 years. Make one feel vulnerable.
Trevor Keith Scott According to the one above, says it has to happen to us all at one stage or another. Just a matter of how much room he has up there, and who he likes best goes first!!!!!!!!.....I should be around for a long time yet if that is the rule, now only 74 and a perfect angel???
Brian McIntyre Trevor Keith Scott jeez Scotty you talk shit. I will ask Malcolm Howell
Lyn Wallace Such a talented gentle man. Thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
Karen Peters Sincere sympathy to all Errol's family. He helped create so many happy memories for so many with his music
Brendon Barrow R I P Eroll
Judith Whitehead Our Deepest Sympathy
Anne Miller Mcmillan Brian MacIntyre. The photo u posted with Errol. Can i ask is the guy in the middle a coaster. Looks familar but cant put a name to him. Thanx anne
Chris Verstappen Such an awesome guy
Neil Smith Great memories with his bands in Greymouth he was very talented. Condolences to family
Ian Boustridge We were neighbours of Errols for many years, to the Goodall homestead on Marsden Road, which 'Rocked' to Errols drum solos as he practised practised and practised. Such great memories of a fine man and consumate West Coast music legend. RIP
Linda Hughes Another good Blaketown bloke gone! Condolences to the family.
Sue Maree Aitken R.I.P. Send down some thunder occasionally when you play your drums upstairsDavid Walker Remember some great nights at the Railway, Rec, Union, all fun. Play on Errol great man.
Lois Iacoppi We thought we were cousins
Bill Liddell Saw Errol around Nelson from time to time Lovely talented guy
Brian McIntyre Geoffrey Bell does Colin know about Erol Goodall
Chris Howard This nice guy played at Ann's and my wedding. We will remember him.
Corinne Ord RIP Erol
Judy Farmer Rip condolences to families
Pauline Schafer I got the sad news this morning. My deepest sympathy to his family. Great photos of him doing what he loved. He was a great guy to work with.
Sue Vaughan Love and thoughts to the Goodall families. Very sad.
Loretta Leach Thinking of Alison and all the family. Deepest sympathy
Julie Ann White Deepest sympathy
Heather Newby Good Family.. the Goodalls.. R.I.P
Marie Bone That’s really sad to hear
Sonia Dando RIP condolence to all the family
Janet Webster He and Rod Beck will be playing up a storm in Heaven..
Ian Donaldson Top man top musician sports lover a true loss to family and friends RIP Erol
eather Newby R.I .P Errol..
Gavin Cook Good bloke and pleased I had good chat with him few weeks ago as we crossed paths at the supermarket R.I.P.
Sue Scott Roz good photos of uncle Louie
Russell Knipe An absolute gentleman with whom I had the privilege of playing along side for a number of years. We will never see the like again.
Tony Kirwan lovely pics....regards to the family...RIP
Roz Redpath Aren’t they. What a special uncle.
Brian McIntyre Family of Erol Goodall.
When I put up these photos I got a private message from a guy wanting to buy Erol's Ludwig drum kit. So beware appeared to be a dealer
Bill Garth Played cricket for Cobden Senior Reserve with Errol. Other players Bill Leach, Vern Goodall,Bruce Banks, Gordon (Drum Major in the Pipe Band) Allan Nimmo Great Memories. Used to play a game at Rotomanu every year.
Vincent Knapp Gordon Steele Drum major ???
Bill Garth Thanks Vince 100% correct. He was damn good too!!!!!
Editing is temporarily disabled
Cancel Edit
Click on the image to add
a tag or press ESC to cancel
a tag or press ESC to cancel
West Coast New Zealand History (8th Dec 2019). Errol Goodall obituary. - ALBUM -. In Website West Coast New Zealand History. Retrieved 26th Apr 2026 14:52, from https://westcoast.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/26617