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Robert ROCHFORD Obituary

Of Kaikoura, passed away suddenly at Westport on March 9, 2024, doing what he loved, racing, floundering and catching up with good friends. Cherished long term partner of Isobel Green. Caring father of Mark, Dion and Robbie. Respected brother of Alex and Jen, Mick and Pam, Chris and Shirley, John and Cheryl and Pete and Louise. A Celebration of Bob's life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Kaikoura Trotting Club, South Bay at 1:30pm followed by a private burial. For those unable to attend, you can view the live stream for Bob's service at www.gulliver-tyler.com/obituaries


Published by The Press on Mar. 13, 2024.

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Ursula Sloane

April 10, 2024

I was so sorry hear about Bob's passing. We lived next door to the Rochfords in the 1960s_70s and had a lot to do with Bob who we were all very fond of. Our sincere sympathy to all his family. Ursula and Brendan Sloane

Kath Sutton .

March 17, 2024

My deepest sympathy Isabelle . Thinking of you in your great loss . Kath Sutton .

Debbie Nelson

March 16, 2024

Thinking of you all at this sad time Regards Debbie Nelson

Lyn

March 16, 2024

A great mate gone but never forgotten, love to all,rip , Lyn and Gordon smith

Brent Smith

March 15, 2024

A very sad time, my thoughts go out to all the family.
What an amazing friend you have been, your generosity and kindness will never be forgotten, and so many fantastic memories, working together, surf casting, speedway, horse racing, and a little bit of nonsense.

What a gap you will leave, RIP Bob

Westport Trotting Club

March 15, 2024

The Westport Trotting Club send their heartfelt condolences to Isobel and the Rochford family with the shock passing of Bob. A wonderful human being, harness racing adminstrator, trainer and the "King of Kaikoura" and great friend and supporter of grass roots racing. His beaming smile and bubbly personality will be sadly missed.

Delwyn

March 14, 2024

Our thoughts are with you all .RIP Bob. The Summerton Family

Lindsay & Cath Stowell

March 14, 2024

Sad news happy memories of Kaikoura Trotting Club
Thinking of you
Lindsay & Cath Stowell

Louise

March 14, 2024

Thankyou Bob for your beautiful way with your granddaughters Billie and Misty. Thankyou for your kindness to me. Izzy you are in our thoughts, we are so sorry for your huge loss.
Louise.

Wayne Sprague

March 14, 2024

Was a very big shock when Mick told me the shocking news.
When Bob lived in Timaru we were very good friends for 55 years, we had so much fun. Bob will be sadly missed by us all.
Bob will be in my heart forever will miss his wit, laughter and everything else about him.
RIP old Friend!

Jan Harnett

March 13, 2024

Deepest Sympathy to you Izzy and the Family..Love from Jan Harnett.

Kathy, Saraya, Brayden Brown

March 13, 2024

Deepest sympathy to Izzy, Mark, Dion and Robbie - his huge personality and laugh will be sorely missed. RIP Bob. Thinking of you all.

Mick Rochford

March 13, 2024

For the First time in 73 years, I no longer walk the Earth as a Twin. I now walk alone!

RIP
Bob

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