In Loving Memory of Robert Moore

Robert Anthony Moore was born on March 11, 1985 and from a very young age displayed signs of being an absolute legend. He was sporty, smart, sexy and above all social. Rob lived like he might die tomorrow. From his humble Howick beginnings, he decided to become a DJ amongst hundreds of other adventures. He squeezed every last drop of juice out of whatever lemon life threw his way and loved the challenge. That is why he was at peace at the end. He will be missed by so many from across the world.

A beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Rob was deeply loved by his family. Whether wrestling with his brothers at a family Christmas party, spending time with his beloved mother Babs around Howick, taking a cheeky Euro-trip to support his nephew James at a hard enduro race, or anything in-between Rob always injected an inimitable sense of joy, spontaneity and laughter into any gathering. He treasured those times together with his family, and the family will miss him terribly.

Rob was a passionate traveler, traversing the globe from Easter Island to Eastern Europe, Turkey to Thailand. The kind of guy who would fly to Taiwan and learn how to ride a scooter during a typhoon, Rob threw himself into the world with reckless abandon, and always had great stories to tell at the end of a trip. He forged friendships wherever he went, with the ability to arrive somewhere new and feel like part of the fabric of the place in no time. The messages of support have literally come from across the world.

The type of guy to personally message every person who donated to his Backabuddy, Rob was gracious and grateful. He wasn't scared of a pint or two. His talents included peppering sentences with swear words used in new and exciting ways, which was also a source of mirth to those lucky enough to spend time with him. His skill of summing up a situation with a hilarious quip remained undefeated, even in the face of death. How lucky we are to have known someone who makes missing them so hard.

Rob peacefully passed away in the early hours of September 16th, 2025. He was surrounded by family, and holding the hands of those who loved him most. His mother summed it up minutes later: “I can’t imagine life without him.” Rob took solace in Stoicism, which he had been reading for several years. A key tenet of the philosophy is "Memento Mori" or "Remember that you must die". In the days before he died, he said that he was at peace with his fate, and that he had accepted it. It is now up to us to do the same.

It is up to us to keep Rob alive now. What a beautiful gift he has left us with. So get out there. Live Like Robe.