Michael RICE Obituary

RICE,
Michael Edward Brian:
On January 23, 2016, aged 75 years. Died peacefully at home, after a long brave struggle, surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband and best friend of Colleen, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Tanya and Ian McConchie, Paul and Jill Rice, Andrew Rice and Paula Menlove, Jenny and Sean Galbraith, dearly loved stepfather of Melanie and Chris Dalglish, Kelvin and Yadira Leeming, proud and loving grandfather of Gavin, Douglas, Hamish, Alex, Avalon, Nathan, Ellie, James, Jessica, and Lucia, and great-grandfather of Mark. Brother and brother-in-law of Steven and Christine Rice (England) and uncle of Kate, and Pip. The family would like to say a special thank you for the wonderful support they have had from the nurses at the Nurse Maude Association and the District Nurses from Healthcare. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Michael Rice, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Donations to the Christchurch City Mission would be appreciated, and may be made at the service. The Funeral Service for Michael will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Rd, Burnside, This Day (Wednesday) at 10.00am.