Richard HUNTER Obituary

Passed away at home on Saturday, September 2, 2023. peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 77 years. Oldest Son of the late Betty and Cyril Hunter. Survived by his siblings Anne, Peter, Vivian and the late Catherine. Rich was a devoted husband and dearly-loved soulmate of Raylene, loving father of Darryn and Vicki and their partners Cher and Andy. He was a wonderful "Pop" to Mel, Livi, Rico and Neiva and doting Great-Poppa to Violet, Meela, Zaylee and Shilo. Inventive business owner of Screen Sign Arts; Richard enjoyed a full life, drumming, diving, travelling, golfing, fishing and white baiting, taking the kids for a spin on his tractor and towing everyone around on the boat. Richard was a social person and always looked out for the underdog; he will be truly missed by many. Messages to the Hunter family c/o PO Box 10345 Christchurch 8145. In lieu of flowers, please donate to www.leukaemia.org.nz. Thank you to Burlington Village for all the extra loving support and the rest of the extended family and friends for everything. The funeral service to celebrate Richard's life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, at 297 Ferry Rd, on Thursday, September 7, at 2pm.