Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Sunday, 22 June 2025
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Friday, 27 June, 2025
Service venue: Central Baptist Church
285 Wicksteed Street Whanganui

Peacefully at home with his family, aged 91 years.
Much loved husband of Barbara for 67 years.
Loved Dad of Ken and Karin, Donald, and Alison (dec) and David.
Loved Pops to nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A much-loved brother-in-law.
Friends are invited to a celebration of Richard’s life in the Central Baptist Church, 285 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui, on Friday 27 June 2025 at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by a private interment.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Graham Robinson on 27-06-2025 12:23 PM
Hi Ken and extended family, just watched the Service for Richard. A great send off for him. Please pass on condolences to Barbara and all of your families. Robyn and Graham
Vic Hall on 28-06-2025 10:28 AM
Just thinking of you Barbara and your family. Richard was always jovial and helpful. God bless you all.

Vic Hall
Whangarei
Linda Raleigh on 05-07-2025 04:06 PM
We are so sorry to hear that Richard has passed away. We valued his wisdom and warm greeting when we visited as well as his sense of humour.
Love to Barbara and family.
Linda and Diana
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