Hungarian refugee Lajos "Loui" Kuthy (1924-2004) was born in a land-locked country but went on to become a successful fisherman after arriving in Taranaki in 1957, eventually owning Fresha Fisheries. He was awarded the Hungarian Order of Merit in 2000.
A memorial plaque honouring Loui's achievements, made by his son Peter and featuring a propellor from one of his fishing boats, was unveiled at Port Taranaki on 12 August 2007.
Related documents:
Loui Kuthy - the old man of the sea by Lance Girling-Butcher Taranaki Daily News 24 July 1999
Living the hard life - storms on land and sea by Lance Girling-Butcher Taranaki Daily News 31 July 1999
NP Fisherman honoured by Hungarian community by Rochelle Warrander Taranaki Daily News 4 December 2000
Louis netted the very best of life by Nick Churchouse Taranaki Daily News 19 March 2004
Louis returned to his element by Krysti Wetton Taranaki Daily News 13 August 2007
Lajos "Loui" Kuthy Memorial (2007)
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