On February 19, 2012 peacefully at Oakland Lifecare Tauranga. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved brother of Pat and Moana Casey (deceased), John (deceased) and Phillippa Casey, Cushla and Ralph Jefferson. Loved uncle and friend of his many nieces and nephews. "A gentle man and a gentleman.” Requiem Mass for Richard will be celebrated at St Joseph Catholic Church Pitua Road Te Puna on Monday February 27, at 11:00 am followed by private cremation. Richard will be at Cushla and Ralph's home from 3pm on Sunday. Rosary will be recited at 7pm. All messages to the Whitten family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.

WHITTEN: Richie
Dearly loved uncle, great uncle, mentor and friend of Margie and James Jordan, Martine, Bruce and Kaine Rolands, Aurora, Kasey and Denali and friend of Harley. 'There is rest in the midst of grief, for grief is the proof of love.”

WHITTEN: Richie
Dearly loved special uncle of Bonnie Jean and Gary Welten. 'God saw you were weary and gently called you home.”

WHITTEN: Richie
On February 19, 2012. In memory of a ‘Grand Old Gentleman'. Much loved and always missed. Jane, Mike and Quinn.

WHITTEN: Richard

Much loved Uncle Richie of Andrew and Judith, Sam, Ngahora, Pearla and Braxton, Amanda, Seth and Tamara.
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"A gentleman and a gentle man. We will miss you."