Passed away peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on 22 March 2025 with his family around him, in his 90^th year.
Cherished Husband of the late Rae (nee Lewis), and former husband of Janice Littlejohn.
Dearly loved Dad and Father-in-Law of Marianne, Lynley and Don (Hodge), Sally and the late Tony (Tocker), the late Mark, Chris and Karen, and Andrew and Vanessa.
Treasured Grandad of Anna Rae Fleming (NSW, Australia); Scarlett (Auckland); Nadia Rae (Johor Bahru, Malayasia); Ryan (Palmerston North), and Kristina (Christchurch); Carly, and Meila; and their partners.
Loving Great-Grandad of Benjamin Richard, and Noah Walsh (NSW, Australia); Ellia, and Raia (Johor Bahru, Malaysia).
Much loved Brother and Brother-in-Law of Marion and Ryan Bourke (both dec), John and the late Beverley, Ivan (dec), Shirley, Rex and Gay Lewis (Marton), and Murray Lewis (Feilding).
A loved Uncle of his many Nieces and Nephews.
Rest in Peace
Grateful thanks to Whanganui Hospital Staff, the District Nurses, and Lynette at Geneva Health Care.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Richie’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by interment in the St Martins Churchyard Cemetery, Greatford, State Highway One.
Richie’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz “Watch Services online”

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