Passed away on Monday the 8^th of August 2016 surrounded by family and loved ones. Greatly loved Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother and Mate.

Richie will be laying at home with his family on Invergarry Road, Taupo until Thursday the 11^th of August when a service will be held for Ritchie at 11am at the Founders Chapel of Remembrance on 117 Rickit Street, Taupo. After which a Private cremation will take place.