Cory RICHARDS Obituary

Suddenly at his home in Palmerston North. Aged 49 years. Deeply loved and adored eldest son and stepson of Lynette Kingipotiki and the late Bruce Richards and David Kingipotiki. Much loved father of Raine and Giovanni Richards. Loved grandson of the late Albert and Violet Richards and the late Gordon and Marama Howell. Dear friend of Victoria. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Tess and Terry Kennard, Jade Richards, Nay and Sheree Warren, Davie Kingipotiki and Tash Jones, Cameron Kingipotiki, Monique Kingipotiki and Rachael Highsted, Jeramy Kingipotiki, the late Paul Kingipotiki, and Jason and Lisa Kingipotiki, StevenKingipotiki and Amanda Webster, Jasmine and Rose Ching. Dearly loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews and great nieces, a treasured cousin and adored friend too all. Cory will be laying at Ngāti Moki Mārae at Taumutu from Wednesday 10th January from 7.30pm for those who wish to pay their respects. The funeral service to honour Cory's life will be held at Ngāti Moki Mārae on Thursday, January 11, at 12.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the mental health foundation on Cory's behalf.

"Every time the wind blows and makes the branches of the trees whisper.

Listen carefully and you will hear me singing of a life filled with love."