On July 4, 2023, passed away peacefully, aged 61 years. Most dearly loved and treasured husband of Angela, one-of-a kind dad and Gandad of Brittany and Ron, Morgan and Nathan, and the late Georgia;  Grace, Olivia; Brydie, and Braxton, and of his loyal dog, Jed. Dearly loved son of Sid and Ruth, and a loved brother, brother-in-law, and a good mate to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice in memory of Richard would be appreciated and may be made directly online to: nursemaude.org.nz.  A Celebration of Richard’s life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai -mana,92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Tuesday, July 11, at 2.30pm, private cremation thereafter.(Please allow additional time for parking due to roadworks on Kippenberger Avenue).