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Richard LAWS Obituary

LAWS, Richard James (Rick). 7.12.1966 - 27.01.2023 On Friday 27 January 2023, Rick passed peacefully at his home in Hawkes Bay, Aotearoa, with his soul mate and loving wife Rachel by his side. Rick passed after a brief but brave journey with cancer. Much loved son of John and late Vida Laws; brother of Graham (deceased), Michael and Peter. Father and father- in-law of Richard and Joy, Sharyn and Sebastian, Maddeline, Jordanna, Laura and Luke, and William; and loving grandfather of Katie. We would like to thank the teams at Villa 6 of Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Canopy Cancer Care Hastings and the wonderful Cranford Hospice for their support of Rick in his final days. A celebration of Rick's life will be held at St Luke's Anglican Church, Havelock North, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand on Tuesday 7 February at 2pm followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, Rick would like donations made to Cranford Hospice, Hastings. Any messages and/or flowers can be sent to 19 Cooper Street, Havelock North, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 4130. Your selfless love and generosity never ceased; spirited and courageous till the end. There are not enough words worthy to describe you. We bid farewell to someone so cherished and never to be forgotten. You will be forever loved. Kua hinga te totara o Te Waonui a Tane.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 31, 2023.

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Tina

November 23, 2023

Was kind, patient, funny, supportive in the job and gentleman I had the pleasure of working briefly with. So very sincerely sorry at the loss of this gentleman who clearly loved his family so very much.

Sarah McIntosh

February 5, 2023

Great bloke, great memories, good times. You left an imprint on the world, Richard. Job done!

Gerry

February 3, 2023

Boss, I am glad you are at peace now. You have been a great friend and colleague to me and I will miss our nightly debriefs. You have left the site on a great footing all due to your vision and I will miss you greatly. I promise to look after Rachel and god speed

3395

January 31, 2023

Raising a glass to Richard tonight.

Richard was a man's man. Funny, articulate, intelligent and humane, a man with the highest standards of probity and integrity. Richard was, and remains, a man to look up to, and who's example and mana will be held dear by all who knew him.

I will miss you, I will miss your counsel and I will miss your steady presence steering us through choppy seas.

Godspeed Richard, I wish you fair winds and following seas.

Jan

January 31, 2023

Will miss our chats, our banter, I wish I could just have one more laugh with you. I promise to support Rachy and yr whanau always.
Fly high my friend, thankyou for being my friend, arohanunui

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