Died: 3rd August 2024

Service: 13th August 2024

Tragically taken on Saturday 3rd August 2024.

Dearly loved and sadly missed mother and father and mother-in-law and father-in-law of Lynda and Nigel James (Wellington), Shirley King (Riverton), Barbara King (Riverton), the late Aaron and Raewyn King (Waikaka).

Dearly loved and sadly missed nana and grandad of Rebecca, Tanya, Kennan, Michael, Samantha, Alexandra, Daniel and Sam, and great nana and grandad to their 11 great-grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Heather and Richard’s lives will be held in the Gore Town and Country Club, 2 Bury Street, Gore on Tuesday 13th August 2024 at 11 am, with light refreshments after the service.

Family will then travel to the Waikaka Cemetery at approximately 3 pm for the Interment, and you are welcome to join us should you wish to.

Messages to “King Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Heather & Richards tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/heather

KING, Heather Ellen and Richard John

Loved and respected sister and brother-in-law of John and Lynley Hamilton (Albert Town), Lynette Clark (Dunedin) and the late Russell, Diane Parker and Fraser Ellis (Dunedin) and the late Des Parker.

A much-loved Aunt and Uncle of their nieces and nephews.

“Gone Fishing”

King, Richard John and Heather Ellen

Dearly loved brother and sister-in-law of Alan King (United States), Bev King (United States) and Mary and Steve Sharp (Dunedin).

A much-loved Uncle and Aunt of their nieces and nephews.

With Our Deepest Gratitude

The families of Richard and Heather King, John McCulloch, Russell Peters and Daniel Bastion would like to acknowledge and give thanks to the Police, Coastguard Riverton, Coastguard Bluff, Hato Hone St John, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Search and Rescue volunteers who were all involved in the rescue efforts on Saturday.

Although lives were lost, your efforts ensured all of our loved ones were returned to us and for that we are truly grateful.

The intense effort, care, kindness and empathy shown amidst tragedy was so greatly appreciated.

The rapid response and dedication of the Coastguard saved Russell and Daniel’s lives and we count our blessings as we come to terms with our loss.

Thank you also to the wonderful Riverton and wider Community for your outpouring of love and support.