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Richard THAME Obituary

THAME, Richard Victor (Rick). Regtl No 39764, Warrant Officer Class 2, RNZIR, ex Vietnam, Victor 5, May 1970 - 1971. A soldier proud to have served his country. Aged 75. Passed away suddenly Sunday 22 August 2021 after a short illness. Deeply loved partner of Colleen Wong. Loved brother and brother in law of Brent and Cheryl, Chris and Pauline. Much loved father and father in law of Juanita and Craig, and Carmen. Grandad of Shontel and partner Clifton, and Ben. Great grandfather of Nikora, Sapphyre and Amelia. Special Poppa of Phoenix, Camellia, Alex, Gillie and Karen, and Shynna. Loved by Anshool and Shruti and so many others. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts. Because of Lockdown restrictions a private internment has been held on Thursday 26 August 2021. When appropriate a memorial service will be held for Rick. Fortes Fortuna Juvat/ Onward. (Fortune Favours the Brave)



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 27, 2021.

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September 5, 2021

Gosh, I have just read this, sorry to see Rick has passed away, he was was a lovely man, I met him at Te Wananga o Aotearoa on our Te Reo Journey. Such an interesting person, we had a few good laughs and talked about many interesting topics. He was such a gentleman. RIP Rick Arohanui Tracy

Julie Bell

September 2, 2021

Im so sorry to hear that Rick has passed, he was a very helpful knowledgeable man, and was hugely supportive of my parents Jack and Phyl Bell, Dad was a Kings Empire Veteran. Rest in Peace Rick, hopefully near Mum and Dad in the Returned Servicemen resting spot.

Evan and Kat Thame

September 2, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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