George William RITCHIE

FUNERAL HOME

H Morris Funeral Services

31 Ocean View Road

Northcote, Auckland

George RITCHIE Obituary

Ritchie, George William. On Friday, 6 March 2026, we said goodbye to George, aged 57, after a long illness. George was the adored partner of Janelle Wills, the devoted dad of Emily Hobson Ritchie. Much loved son of Ross Ritchie and Pauline Thompson, and stepson to Wendy Harsant. Treasured in the hearts of his sisters Hannah and Agnes, his stepsister Melissa, his nieces and nephews, brother-in-law Troy, Jennifer Hobson, the whole Hobson family, and his Ritchie cousins Janette, David, and Matt. To honour George's spirit and the challenges he faced, donations to the Neurological Foundation (neurological.org.nz) are welcome. George's life will be celebrated at a memorial service at 2pm on 21 March 2026, at H. Morris Funeral Services, 31 Ocean View Road, Northcote. A livestream will be available at hmorris.co.nz for those unable to attend. Guests are invited to join with the family afterwards at The Northcote Tavern, 37 Queen Street, Northcote Point, Auckland.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Mar. 13, 2026.

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Duane Agate

March 18, 2026

Captain G, side by side we enjoyed what is maybe still the most precious 4 years of my life. A friend and a true gentleman.
He understood and cared about others, capable of making a conversation with any person from any walk of life, and leave a positive impact on their day.
Plentiful in wisdom and talent, and the ability to share it humbly and constructively.
An influential person in a time of my life for which I will forever hold much gratitude.
Much love and condolences to all family and friends.

Vincent Ward

March 16, 2026

George Ritchie, Gifted artist, with always a kind word and a helping hand. I'll miss him. Condolences to family and those close.

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