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Richard Murray ARPS

FUNERAL HOME

John Rhind Funeral Directors

118 Williams Street

Kaiapoi, Canterbury

Richard ARPS Obituary

On August 15, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 78 years, surrounded by loving family. Dearly loved husband of the late June. Loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Jackie and Peter, Angie and Ross, and Dean and Michelle. Much loved Gamps/Da of the late Shaun, Chantelle, Nathan, Brittney, Danielle and loved Great-Gamps of Tyler, and Zarly. Loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Forever in our Hearts

Messages to: The family of Richard Arps, c/- PO Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644, or via the John Rhind website send a tribute page.
In accordance with Richard's wishes a private cremation has been held. A gathering to Celebrate Richard's life, over refreshments, will be held on Saturday, August 30, from 1.00pm at the Kaiapoi Club (Upstairs).


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Published by The Press on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Phil Judd

August 29, 2025

Condolences to the ARPS family Ritchie was a great workmate back in my days at
Hope Gibbons Ch Ch
A pure gentleman who will be missed by all those who knew him
Phil Judd
Brisbane

Graeme Thomson

August 22, 2025

Richie was a true gentleman in all respects and one of the best people you could ever hope to meet.
His enthusiasm for life was always apparent when he came into the shop, always wearing a smile along with a great tie.
RIP

Brent Thorpe

August 19, 2025

RIP .Cobber and work mate. A person 0f high quality in all respects. Love you always Brent and Lynda Thorpe.

Sandra Cody

August 16, 2025

A pleasure to have known Richard .Always enjoyed his company the times we have been with him socially with his close friends Mike Toye and Lyn and Bill .Condolences to the family Sandra and Graeme .

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Pat Conn

August 16, 2025

Condolences to the family. Great man Professional work colleague.

Richard Hampton

August 16, 2025

RIP mate

Dianne Pengelly

August 16, 2025

Going to miss you so much Bro. Lots of great memories to remember. That song "My Way" was meant for you. Will meet you on the other side.RIL. xx

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Funeral services provided by:

John Rhind Funeral Directors

118 Williams Street, Kaiapoi