This memorial to Lajos "Loui" Kuthy (1924 - 2004) is located near the Ngāmotu Marine Park Display Centre, Oceanview Parade. It was unveiled on 12 August 2007 before a gathering of friends and family. It is made from a propeller from one of Mr Kuthy's boats and was made by his son, Peter Trapp.
On the same day his ashes were scattered at sea.
For more about his remarkable life please see the related documents below.
Plaque Reads:
In Loving Memory
of
Loui Kuthy
Born Szegard Hungary 21-7-1924
Died New Plymouth 17-3-2004
Loui fished these waters for over forty years. He
set out to sea in fair weather and foul, battling
the elements to bring in the catch of the day.
A truly unique character whose exploits on
both land and sea were many and legendary.
Isten Veled Lagos
Norman McLeod Geneva May
Related documents:
Loui Kuthy - the old man of the sea, Lance Girling-Butcher (Taranaki Daily News 24 July 1999)
Living the hard life, Lance Girling-Butcher (Taranaki Daily News 31 July 1999)
NP Fisherman Honoured by Hungarian community (Taranaki Daily News 4 December 2000)
Louis netted the very best of life (Taranaki Daily News 19 March 2004)
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