“The risk of love is loss, and the price of loss is grief – But the pain of grief is only a shadow when compared with the pain of never risking love.”
Former Great Britain International Athlete.
Manager of Great Britain and Assistant European Deaf Sports Athletic Technical Director.
It is with great sadness the Kokoruwe family announces the peaceful passing of Brian at his home in Chesterton on Saturday 14th June 2025 aged 59 years.
Brian was the dearly loved and treasured son of Wilson and Juliana Kokoruwe, a much loved and cherished dad, a dearly loved and amazing brother, a dear brother in law, a loving Uncle, a dearly and much loved cousin and a beloved friend to many. Brian will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends.
Funeral service to celebrate Brian’s life will take place at St. Mark’s Church, Basford Park Road, Newcastle -Under -Lyme ST5 0PG on Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 10.45am prior to interment at Chesterton Cemetery, Loomer Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 7JS. Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the Church.
Messages of condolence and tributes may be left below or on www.forevermissed.com/brian-kokoruwe/about
Please all donations would be preferred in memory of Brian to Motor Neurone Disease Association
All enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Date Passed: 14th June 2025
Funeral Date: 5th August 2025
My dearest brian met u about 20 years ago. Out with our friends in Torquay. And at deaf rally Blackpool in September. You even came to my daughters funeral in 2012 . Walking with me into the wake arm in arm. That was the last time I saw u. Lovely , handsome & caring . You will be sadly missed . Im so sorry I can’t be at ur funeral tomorrow. Sending your family my condolences . All my love ,Maria laney xxx