Condolences to Nic
This is also a reminder that life is so fragile.
Book your favorite girl.
Have that coffee date with your bestie.
You could be here today and gone tomorrow.

On 2025-06-23 18:44:32 peterb said:
When I was overseas Nic called me to say that he was not well

He said that when I am back we will have a coffee

We never got to that coffee

Holding you close in my heart and thoughts xxx

Esa Friends
Thanks for everyone's thoughts, praises and condolences.
For twenty years, Nic and I have walked a long, sometimes gravelly road together. It's hard to grasp that our journey has reached its end. Even up until the last moments, he was still eager to discuss ways we could improve the adult entertainment industry. Those conversations, filled with hope and ambition, now echo in my mind like fading whispers.
It is with deep sadness that we reflect on the heavy loss for us at Pablo's, and I know this loss is felt by so many within his ESA "family." He had a gruff exterior and was often seen as a bit of a grump, but those who knew him understood that his thoughts and feelings always came straight from the heart. His presence will be greatly missed, leaving a void in our community that won't easily be filled.
He did not want a church funeral but instead pleaded that we must arrange a social get together to celebrate his life. In his last wishes he said " I want people to rejoice my life"

A few of you have my contact number and those who has please share it with anyone who wants to get in touch with me for the arrangements.
Thank everyone again .
Martin

On 2025-06-24 09:41:35 Pablos said:
Esa Friends
Thanks for everyone's thoughts, praises and condolences.
For twenty years, Nic and I have walked a long, sometimes gravelly road together. It's hard to grasp that our journey has reached its end. Even up until the last moments, he was still eager to discuss ways we could improve the adult entertainment industry. Those conversations, filled with hope and ambition, now echo in my mind like fading whispers.
It is with deep sadness that we reflect on the heavy loss for us at Pablo's, and I know this loss is felt by so many within his ESA "family." He had a gruff exterior and was often seen as a bit of a grump, but those who knew him understood that his thoughts and feelings always came straight from the heart. His presence will be greatly missed, leaving a void in our community that won't easily be filled.
He did not want a church funeral but instead pleaded that we must arrange a social get together to celebrate his life. In his last wishes he said " I want people to rejoice my life"

A few of you have my contact number and those who has please share it with anyone who wants to get in touch with me for the arrangements.
Thank everyone again .
Martin

My thoughts are with you guys.

Anyone who would like Martin's number you are welcome to contact me.

Deepest condolences to Nic's family, friends, loved ones and staff members.

R.I.P. Nic

My heart is shattered.I don't have family and I always refer to Pablos as home for me because I know I can reset and recover anything this industry throws at me. I can't comprehend losing Nic.
I'm still betting on seeing him. I wish I could've done more for him.
To Martin and Chofnie,I am so extremely sorry. We lost someone that completed our family.

Eight years ago, I began my journey in this industry working under Nic. He was the person who gave me the name Ashleigh.

Nic had one of the biggest, kindest hearts I've ever known. He treated everyone with deep respect and care, always feeling like the father of the house. He cooked dinner for us every night and braaied on weekends, and let me tell you, he was an incredible chef. I looked forward to those meals, not just for the food but for the warmth and comfort that came with them.

He was always there to talk, to give advice, to help out without expecting a thing in return. He never judged, only listened, and supported. I carry such beautiful memories from those days, ones I will cherish for the rest of my life. I am so grateful for them... and my heart aches that I never got the chance to say goodbye or take him out for the meal I promised him.

Nic, thank you for being more than a boss. You were my mentor, my guide, my friend, and like a father to me when I needed it most. Thank you for the laughter, the conversations, the meals, and the memories. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, your hospitality, and your love. You helped shape the woman I am today. You may never have fully known how deeply loved and appreciated you were by so many.

I'll miss that big, warm smile of yours every day.

Your memory will live on in all the hearts you touched. You are deeply missed and forever loved.
Until we meet again...

RIP bro, Nic had for years tried to get me to visit Pablos (to meet his Asian ladies), he said he would guarantee i would be happy, even just to pop by for a chat...sadly I never took him up on the offer.

Awesome guy, rest well my friend.

This is really sad news, and did not want to believe it until I saw a ladies status also greeting him.

He was a good person, gonna miss the chats and all the socials he arranged with Peterb, but he will never be forgotten.

@Peterb and @Martin, maybe not a bad idea to arrange like a social to celebrate his life. If you are willing to do so?

Let me know if I can assist

I only met Nic once, at my first social last year. He was easy to talk to and a genuinely good human. Even now I remember him discussing with me, a stranger, his plans for changes to Pablo's. Such a kind, enthusiastic bloke.

RIP Nic. You will be missed.

/T