Two other British victims have yet to be identified.
Robert, 29, who was originally from Surrey, lived in New Zealand with his wife Sharlene and their two sons, aged four and two. He is believed to be a dog breeder and had been in Europe on business.
Heartbreakingly he sent an email before returning home to his family, telling of his excitement about seeing his them.
He wrote: “Right now, I'm just looking forward to seeing the boys and Sharlene. It's been a long, long journey. e've seen the world's greatest rottweilers, we have established contacts, and made lifelong friends, but now I'm just ready to come home.
“I hope all is well, if we don't talk before hand, I will see you on Saturday.”
Sharlene paid tribute to her husband yesterday on her Facebook page, calling him her “everything”.
“We adored him and there was no one else like him. He touched so many hearts and lives. We are grateful to have him in our hearts forever.”
298 people were killed, including 80 children, when the plane was hit by a missile – thought to have been launched by Russian rebels – in the Ukraine on Thursday.
There were no survivors.
Other British victims have been named as: Liam Sweeney, John Alder, Richard Mayne, Ben Pocock, Glenn Thomas, Edel Mahady and Cameron Dalziel.
We will keep you updated on this story as it develops.