On November 27, 2022 (suddenly), aged 67 years. Much loved husband of Julie, loved father of Melanie and the late Kori, Kevin and Renee. Adored grandad of Paige and Paris, Cody and Marley. Loved son of Maud and the late Doug and son-in-law of Peter and the late Dianne Thompson. A loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin, and a good friend to so many, Richard will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Messages to the Penrose family C/- 43 Sale Street, Hokitika or leave a message on Richard’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.
A service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Seaview Terrace, Hokitika, on Friday December 2, commencing at 2.00pm. Private cremation to follow.
Thompson Funeral Directors Ltd. Hokitika
Members of The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand
Mel I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, your mum and your daughters. Sending love and hugs xxx
Julie .Mel Kevin Renee. My Deepest Sympathy to u all R.I.P Richard
To Mel and Whanau, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time
Thinking of you at this sad time
I am so sorry for your loss sending my condolences to Julie and your family
Arohanui mā to you all whānau ❤️❤️❤️
Our aroha goes out to Mel and whanau on the loss.of your papa,grand dad,thinking of yous at this sad time,he was awesome man,and always say hello,good sort
So sorry to hear of your loss Julie and family.
Kind Thoughts.
Tish Kelliher
So sad to hear this Julie. Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thinking of you all and sending love
Oh Julie and Family. What a shock to read this. We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. Love Diane and Craigy.
To Julie and family.
Very sorry to hear of Richards passing.
My condolences to you all.
Lexy Cowlin.
To Julie, Mel ,Kev and families, thinking of you all at this very sad time. Lots of love from Kelvin & Shirley
Julie and family so sorry for you lose it was such a shock to read this,
Sending our condolences
Linda and Russell Wilson
To julie and mel and kev and all grandchildren. From very early days richard came to stay with his sister and myself during our short time at Hokitika where he met a sweet young lady julie.The rest is history.Richard was very funny guy whom brought a lot of hapiness to the world. We will all miss you richard jt
Very sad news to read that Richard had passed away. Richard was a fabulous guy. He always had time for a chat over the fence. Julie please accept my condolences of your dear Richard. Resting in love Richard with your Teddy dog.
Julie,Mel,Kevin and family’s. Thinking of you all, sending my condolences.
Deepest sympathy Julie Mel and whanau. Richard was a lovely guy and will be sadly missed.
Thoughts and prayers for you all.
RIP Richard.
Cheryl Hutchison
Kia Ora Julie Mell
Paige and Paris
I am so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing
Kia kaha
joe and whanau
Sad news . Condolences to Julie and family
Really sad to hear of Richard’s passing, he was such a nice fella.
Passing our love and thinking of you all, so sad to hear of this news. Such precious memories with Richard, especially with the fishing and get together as kids, such a beautiful soul, love to you all 💖
Mel and family, so sorry for your loss of you dad and grandad.
So very sorry to hear of Richards passing. So totally unexpected.
Sending our condolences and love
Karen and Tony thirpe
So sorry to hear this sad news Richard was a great guy. Condolences to you Julie and family. Rose n Rex Matthews.xx 🌹🌹🌹
Sorry to hear of Richard’s passing.. he was a good neighbor.. many condolences from the Vercoe family
Sending our Condolences and Aroha to you Mel, Paige, Paris and your whanau. From Don and Christine 💐
Much love and sympathy to all the family. Thinking of you allxxx
So terribly sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. In total shock. My love to you Julie and all the kids.
Our most sincere condolences to Julie, Melanie, Kevin and families in your loss of Richard.
A good guy gone far too soon.
A lot of good memories from our Kung Fu days and our New Year day excursions.
Our thoughts are with you all.
RIP Richard.🌹🌹🌹
So awful to hear of Richard’s passing. Thinking of you Julie and Family at this sad time.
So sorry to hear of your loss, deepest condolences to Julie and the family
My condolences to Julie and all the family. Such a nice guy. So sorry to hear the news.
so sorry to hear this sad news. deepest sympathy to all his whanau and friends. He will be sadly missed.
so sorry to hear this, thinking of you all in this sad time ❤️
Julie and family so sorry for the lost of Richard thinking of you all at this time Cindy and Murray.
So sorry for your loss Mel. Sending lots of love to you and your family
Sad news, We grew up together in Papanui, Wonderful times. Condolences to the family.
Unbelievably sad. A hole in your universe. There are no words. Im so very sorry for you all. .
To Julie, Mel, Kev and families our deepest sympathy and thoughts with you all. Big Hugs from Rex & Anthea
Julie and family. so sad to hear of your loss condolences to you all
Gee Richard,….. You left too soon!!
Who is going to make me cups of tea and try and solve the worlds problems? You were teaching me how to become a good bastard and what am I to do now?
Remember when I get up there, I take milk with no sugar. You might also have tell the big guy to get off my chair when I arrive.
Christ, is that the time? I am out of here! Now I am going to have to go home to play some loud music and I’ll be thinking of you..
See you on the other side.
Spring
Ooh mate no words to express the sadness at your passing .
Julie,Mel and Whanau please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Dick ,
A good man taken far too soon .
Love and respect ,
Euny and George ,
So very sorry to hear of Richard’s passing.
Deepest sympathy to you Julie, Mel and Kevin
Well Richard this was unexpected.
We’ve only known you a short while, We’ve been Neighbours for couple of years now and we were only just getting to know you as a very kind a genuine man.
Were going to miss our chats over the fence. Pam said thanks for the box of lemons and we’ll drop some Lemon Shortbread off for Julie. See you on the other side.
So sad Mel and Kevin. A good Man RIP
Julie, Mel, Kev & family sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. He was a good bugger and have fond memories of many a night at the workshop having a few beers. Rest In Peace Richard. Petal
Julie & family, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time Raylene Sandrey