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(SANDF) MALLOUW, MATHIPA, MOJELA: South Africa's first female submarine navigator, Lt Cdr Gillian Malouw, was among the three officers who died at sea on Wednesday, the military has confirmed. The three submariners were washed off their vessel by high waves off the coast near Cape Town. A helicopter was delivering supplies when the incident happened. Lt Malouw, who was 32, joined the navy in 2010, qualified as a combat officer in 2018 and became a navigator in 2019. She described that as her "dream job". Lt Cdr Malouw died alongside Master Warrant Officer William Masela Mathipa and Warrant Officer Mmokwapa Lucas Mojela. President Cyril Pamaphosa described their deaths as "a sad loss for our nation". The authorities have set up an inquiry into Wednesday's incident.
Seven submariners, who had been helping deliver supplies to their vessel, were swept away in the rough seas, the South African National Defence Force said. A rescue operation was launched and the lives of four officers were saved. They are being treated in hospital and one is in a critical condition, the president said. Lt Cdr Malouw had been described as the first female navigator in Africa and one of the few women in that role in the world. In an interview with Cape Talk radio station in 2019, Lt Malouw said she developed a passion for the sea as a young girl.
"The world is filled with naysayers and negativity but no-one can take away what you've learnt and no-one can take away your dreams," she says. "If you truly want something, do everything in your power to make it happen,"she told South African website News24.
(RN) LAKE With the family’s permission it is with great sadness that I am reporting the passing of Paul Stanley Lake, Leading Seaman (Sonar), served 1964 - 1977, Ganges, Victorious (Carrier), Renown (from build). Cross the Bar 17 September 23. Condolences to his family.
(RN) PRICE With permission from the family, it is my sad duty to inform every one of the passing of Sam Price. Sam served on the Walrus, Resolution and Warspite.
The funeral arrangements are: Friday 22nd September at 1000, Central Chapel, Landican Cemetery, Arrowe Park Road, Woodchurch, CH49 5LW
AZZATO .. Matthew John Azzato, 44, died unexpectedly on Wednesday August 9, 2023 in Marina del Rey, California. He was born in Erie on November 2, 1978, the eldest son of Lori and Steve Azzato. Matt attended St. Luke Grade School and Cathedral Prep, where he played on the golf team for four years. After graduating from high school, Matt enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served onboard the USS Hampton SSN 767, a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, where he was a Sonar Technician and a U.S. Navy Diver. He was a Gulf War Veteran. After his four years of military service, Matt continued his education, earning two associate degrees and his Bachelor's in Finance from George Mason University. Matt's first passion in life was music, especially playing his guitar, which he began playing at seven years old. Once Matt put his mind to pursue an interest or activity, he would put his whole heart and energy into it, whether it was playing his guitar, becoming a Navy Diver, golfing, or learning the game of chess. He loved nature and the outdoors, as he enjoyed swimming, biking, rock climbing, and taking walks. Matt was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Stephen Nowak and Virginia Nowak Mingarelli and his step grandfather, Julius Mingarelli; his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Florence Azzato; and his aunt, Lia Carter Luciani. In addition to his parents survivors include his sister, Kellie Caldwell (Mike); his brother, Eric Azzato (Natalie); his niece, Raelyn; nephews, Vinny, Rocco, Dino, Sal, Nash, and Grady; and many cousins, aunts, and uncles. Friends are invited to a Funeral Mass at St. Luke Catholic Church on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. Inurnment with full military honors will follow in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.
FAITH .. Billy Dean Faith, 68, of Booneville, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born July 16, 1955, in Sasebo, Japan.
He was retired after serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy Submarine Warfare Fleet where he received many awards and metals during his time of service. He worked locally in the maintenance department at Magnetics in Booneville, AR after his retirement from service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Faith and Kazuko Ishihara. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. Billy is survived by his wife, Barbara Faith of the home; daughters, Mandy Shawl of Senoia, Georgia, Teresa Braswel of Springfield, Georgia, and Leigh Ann Holton of Brunswick, Georgia; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. "Fair winds and following seas, shipmate. We have the watch."
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Thursday Obits - SANDF, RN, USN
