Born 23 March 1946 died peacefully on 9th August 2025. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. 

His funeral will be held at St Marys Immaculate Catholic Church corner of 114 Elizabeth St and Cameron Rd, Tauranga at 10.30am Saturday 16th August. This will be followed by his burial at Pyes Pa Memorial Park at 2pm. In lieu of flowers Richard has requested donations to Caritas Charity.