Everyone who knew you Des, speaks highly of you. You stand for so much. Your integrity and wholesomeness shone through and clearly you were respected by people from different walks of life. You are their forever friend my darling xx I feel that love coming through in our children and although they suffer immense hurt and miss you so much, it is to you they refer to and learn from. I am so glad to be your wife and I always will be xx till we meet again xx

Dez, I will retire soon for health reasons, I will reflect on my 30 years with the company, and I will remember many memories, many people, many good times. One thing for sure, you will stand out in all of my reflections whatever scenario. You gave strength of character to many situations, you were a born leader of men, you didn't have to work at it, it came natural. I will often think of you, I still have your picture in my office and in my mind, I hear your laughter always and I am sure I will hear it if I reach heaven one day, it will be the first thing I hear. I am thankful you crossed my life's journey, we take many paths and meet many people, most we forget. You are someone that stood tall and I will always remember you my friend. Your, warmth and no nonsense sincerity, your laughter and straight talking, all of our lives were enriched by being in your presence. Rest in peace big man, General, big Dez. XX

3 years without you & I’m still no closer to finding the words to explain how much this hurts, or how much of a wonderful man you were. I miss you with everything I have. You are so, so missed by all of us.

Losing you has changed me & my perception of life forever, but I thank you for the strength you gave me to keep going. Every day I carry you with me & cherish your memory, I hear your laughter & remember your advice. I always will ❤️

Three years on and still can’t understand why one of the best was taken so early??? Rest easy big man

My darling, darling Des. You are loved so much. Time has stood still. It is so painful for us all, we miss you every day literally. Its gone beyond words now, trying to find ways to express our hurt and disbelief that you are no longer a part of our beautiful family on earth. It is incomprehensible. Three years almost when me and our kids lost you and had to say Goodbye. You must still be with us in some way because we just cannot stop remembering you. We are all so proud of you. Love you forever and ever my big, huggable brave man xx ❤️  Hope that you are loved and safe and happy wherever you are. You are my angel and I know you protect and watch over. I hear your voice and your laugh with me always. x

What a beautiful and funny photo. Such a happy, family time. My darling Jodie your dad is so very proud of you. Des, my adorable Des. I am lost without you in my life. It is so very painful to not hear that voice, that laugh and I am beyond heartbroken with you not around to keep me safe and happy. Wherever you are, I hope you are with us. Love you always x

Cant believe the last picture I have with you is of you dressed up as an elf lol, you would not be pleased about that! Christmas isn’t the same without you around, missing you so, so much, as always. ❤️

Happy Birthday Des, still missed and always will be, will have a drink for you later xx

Happy birthday brother. I should be pestering you for a winner at York today, then seeing your winning slip you kept secret from me along with the smirk. Will raise a glass for you today x

Happy birthday dad. I love you & miss you that little bit more every day if that’s possible. Today & every day I try to live life with you in mind. You were the best person to learn from. ♥️

Happy birthday big man, miss you always, we’ll raise a glass to you later and celebrate one of the best x

Soon your birthday Des. To me you will be 58 as you will always live on in our children and our family. You are and will always be with us, in our minds and our hearts. I still hear your voice and your bellowing laughter. You are forever missed by me and all of us and you will stay in our memories as a funny, clever and genuine man. Rest easy and smile down on us xx love you more than words can say and I know you wouldn't want me to be over soppy haha x

2 years on and still not any easier, in work your son tom is doing a great job in your absence, but will never replace you. Hope you look down on us and smile big man.

Daz

2 years without you dad. You were so special to so many people. Truly a unique soul.

No amount of words, photos or a video will ever do you justice, or show how much you brought to our lives. I can’t explain how much I have struggled every single day with you not being here. I still can’t make sense of any of it.

I love you. I miss you. I am so proud to be your daughter. I hope I make you proud ❤️.

Two years sleeping mate, I swear some days I can still hear your laugh booming round the factory.
Rest easy brother x

Happy Birthday Big Des, thinking of you today especially although there's barley a day that passes where you don't come to mind.
You may no longer be here in body but your spirit and wisdom will live on forever!

God bless General xx

Dad. There are an infinite amount of words I could write to explain how much you truly mean to me, but it would still never be enough. You were indescribable. Completely unique, special and admired by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting you.

I miss you every single day & always will. I still can’t comprehend that you aren’t going to walk through the front door and chuck your keys down on the shelf. I won’t ever hear your tracksuit bottoms shuffling across your bedroom floor, or hear your footsteps charging up the stairs. I won’t hear your infectious laugh or hear your jokes that highlighted your comedic timing. You were so intelligent, you never missed a trick. It breaks my heart to think of the future now you won’t be there (in body anyway). I never ever imagined that you would have to leave us so soon. I know you’d be saying “this is out of order man”.

Our family has been forever changed since you had to leave us. It will never be the same, but I’ll forever know I am blessed to have you as my dad. I couldn’t have asked for better. Thank you for everything.

Love,
Your little girl ❤️

Des...What can I say about you that really does you justice, I feel no amount of words can truly do that... Teacher, Friend, Gentleman, Loud, Hilarious, Wise, A Magnet that people gravitated toward...Just a Great great man and real life legend.

The first time we met was not at work but in a charity football match Grapes vs Veterans, I thought to myself who's this big hench geezer I'm keeping out of his way, then I'd see you occasionally in the pub and could hear you from a mile away, next thing I knew you turned up at work working in A&T, over the years our roles evolved and we got to work very closely together everyday and I got to really know you as a man and not just a colleague. You taught me a lot Des, how to rationalize things, to take a step back, to think, doing things for the greater good, I will keep these things with me forever so a part of you will forever be with me.

Too many good times, nights out, debates and opinions to mention but I will hold every single one dear for the rest of my days.

I miss you everyday mate you have left a void and a stamp on my heart, your legend will live on through your Children and Grandchildren I have no doubt about that and your memory and legacy will never be forgotten you were just too strong a man for that...Rest easy General Desmond Louza... I salute you

Love you Big Man...God Bless xx

Des, Sadly, I didn't get the chance to spend time with you on a social level, but in the time we did share together at work, you certainly made an impression. A man truly respected by your friends and colleagues and who was not shy to voice an opinion, but was humble and respectful and had a sense of humor. A true leader and someone who genuinely cared for the welfare of those around him.
You made an impression on me Des, and I know you made a huge one on so many more, and your memory will live on in all those who met you.
Rest in peace.

Truly lost for words, what a guy he was and he brightened every room wherever he was . Always had an opinion on every subject and mostly the right one.


Rest easy general, sadly never will we meet again, but comforted by our memories of you and your stories. ......Daz

Des, I can honestly say it as been a pleasure working with you for all these years, you always had a smile for everyone and if had the chance took time time to chat. We had a few good laughs at the Christmas parties over the years I will miss your presence in the workplace, there will be a void in our lives now.
You will be sadly missed but forever in our thoughts and certainly never forgotten

Rest in Peace and Deepest Sympathies to your family

xxxx

We will all remember Dez collectively as someone who lit up a room, whether it was his physical presence, his larger than life character, beaming smile or his loud infectious laugh that could be heard above everyone else, he was someone who was fun to be around.
Individually, you will all have your own memories of times that you have spent with him either at work or in some social aspect elsewhere, some of you were lucky to be very close to him. Mine will be memories of times spent at the Rugby with him or at the racecourse where he was always smart and immaculately dressed for the occasion, he would study form intensely and always have some wisdom or insider information on which horse would win and why, he was the same with football. Once he had got his point across it would always be followed by a raucous laugh you couldn’t help but laugh also in his presence.

Let’s all take time to reflect, be safe from Covid19 and above all cherish those thoughts and memories we have and remember them always, let’s be thankful that we have known him and our lives have been blessed for doing so.

For me it was truly a pleasure working with Des . And he was a really generous man , he will certainly be deeply missed by many others . He was just like a brother to me. I love you Des .
May God bless you.
-On Behalf of Zafar Iqbal

Des, I admired your morals and standards in life especially when it came to your family. You made it very clear to everyone who knew you that they were your world! You took no BS from anyone but were so approachable and jovial.

I hope you know how loved you were and how much you touched everyone lives. I know you will be watching over and guiding your family, I pray you give them the strength they need.

Rest In Perfect Peace xxx

Des, you will forever be missed and you have left a massive void in our lives. I just wanted to say it was an honor that I got to know you over the years and shared many laughs and stories together and of course a drink or 2!. Des you will always be a true Gentleman to all of us, your presence was larger than life. We can no longer see you with our eyes, but we feel you in our hearts forever. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard but always near, still loved and still missed! God bless until we meet again.

R.I.P

XXXXX