BALL, Richard Hamilton. Born June 29, 1978. Passed away on May 23, 2023. Richard lost his courageous battle with brain cancer at Fraser Coast Hospice, aged 44. Dearly loved husband of Sera, adored Dadda of Sebastian and Alistair (AJ), treasured son of Christine and Chris, dearly loved brother of Greg, and Kat and Mark. Fondly loved uncle of Tycho, Lenya, Halen, Anna, Lucy, Tom and Sam. Educated at Northcote College and University of Auckland; worked at MAF at Auckland Airport, Rich had lived in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia since 2008. His Celebration of Life will be held in Hervey Bay on Monday 29th May. Link to service (midday in NZ) https://youtube.com/live/1XFYSKXyD5U?feature=share A memorial service is planned in Auckland 1st July TBC. Communications to
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Published by The New Zealand Herald on May 27, 2023.