Passed away peacefully at home with his Partner Betty by his side.

Truly loved Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend to many.

Richard will be laying at home until Sunday the 4th of September 2016 where he will then further lay at Matangi Marae for his service at 11am on Monday the 5^th of September 2016, followed by his Burial at Poupourangi Urupa.

All Communications via Gateway Funeral Services phone (07) 3086102 or PO BOX 2017, Whakatane