Died: 16th Dec 2022

Funeral: 22th Dec 2022

Peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, 16 December 2022.

Aged 65 years.

Dearly loved and cherished husband of Kerry.

Loved father and father-in-law of Morgan and Ruby, Justin and Jamie, Jackson and Alex, Ricki and Louise Nelson (Geraldine).

Cherished Grandad of Harry; Kahlia, Mack, Sylvie; Elliot, and Willow.

Loved son and son-in-law of Alex* and Valda*, Murray* and Jill Walkham (Ashburton).

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Johanna* and Adrian Krammer (Napier), Hamish* and Susan (Christchurch), Andrew and Hisako (Sawyers Bay), Stuart and Caroline Walkham (Ashburton), Joanne Howard (Westport), Ross Walkham (Christchurch), Ronda and Phil Chamberlain (Waimate), Neroli Walkham and Blair (Wellington).

Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

A service for Richard will be held at the West Otago Community Centre, 1 Suffolk Street, Tapanui, on Thursday, 22 December at 2pm, followed by a cuppa.

 Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz 

Donations may be left at the service for Cancer Society NZ.

Special thanks to the Oncology Unit and Ward 8C staff at Dunedin Hospital.

Messages to [email protected] or 1419 Moa Flat Road, RD2, Tapanui 9587.