Richard HOBBS Obituary

Greatly loved amazing brother of Greg and Deborah Hobbs

You did John proud today Bruce, it was a lovely service.
Gail L

May the love of your friends and family carry you through your grief, we are just absolutely lost for more words on how to show our love for you and comfort you right now. From Lyn and Craig and Quentin........

Today is a special day for us to remember how much John & Bruce meant to each other. Also to reflect on all the good times & wonderful memories.
All our love to you, Bruce - Jo & Gary

Oh Bruce, I´m so sorry to hear of John`s passing. Beautiful tribute, clearly you both shared true long-lasting love. Helen Hawkes

Dear Uncle Bruce
We are deeply saddened and so sorry for the loss of Uncle John.
Today and always, may the magical and beautiful loving memories that you created together bring you peace, comfort and strength.
Uncle John may be gone from our sight, but he will never be gone from our hearts.
Rest in Love Uncle John and stay strong Uncle Bruce.
All our Love Andrea, Keith, Kallista and Isaac

What beautiful loving words you have written Bruce.
How blessed to have had such a wonderful loving life together and so sad that John has been taken from you so soon.
Sending much love xxx

Sad to hear our friend /former Supervisor Jhon Hobbs passed away and joined our creator our Lord.We will missed you John your stories , laughters and memories you shared with us. Rest in peace John.

My thoughts and love are with you Bruce. I feel your pain and know the journey has been unbelievable hard. The beauty of sunrise will lift you each day and help ease your pain.

What a guy I will miss him so much his laugh was so funny so kind and very thoughtful great days at horse events never had a bad word to say about anything or anyone one in a lifetime friend and GENTLEman RIP my dear dear friend.

Uncle Bruce,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved John. He was always Uncle John to us. May you find peace in your grief knowing that you both shared a lifelong love and the many memories you made together.
Sleep peacefully Uncle John.
With all our love,
Janine, Shane, Ethan, Quinn & Kyan xx

Dear Bruce so sorry for the passing of your beloved John. It´s always been Bruce & John like left & right. I feel privileged to have spent time with you & John last Friday. You showing us around the farm & where the new house is planned. Such a beautiful spot. John will be with you every step of the way while you build it Bruce. You may not see him but he will be with you looking over your shoulder making sure it´s right. The little fantail that pops up, the sudden sound or the gentle breeze he´s there.
For now the grief is all engulfing but you will get thru this. John said you had too!!
Rest easy John. Watch over your Bruce. 47 years is a long time but also only a blink of an eye. You will meet again one day & the 2 H´s will be one again. Much love Dayle Flannagan

Sorry to hear of John's passing. Good memories from earlier days. R.I.P
Gayle Bridge

Bruce I´m lost for words. I´ll remember the good old days when we were all so young. All my love to you.

My deepest Sympathy Bruce in the lost of your partner and soulmate John of 47 years. You will have years of great memories to help with your pain. May the love of friends carry you through your grief. Much love
Margaret Lozell

To Bruce,
All our love goes to you as you begin your journey without John by your side. We are all grateful that you had so many happy years together. Safe journey John - we will all meet again one day. Memories last forever. Love to you both. Dawn & Bryan; Andrea, Keith, Kallista & Isaac; Janine, Shane, Ethan, Quinn & Kyan; Darren & Brooke XOXO

I knew you both briefly,however, I am sure George and David will be happy to welcome you for your rest Kind regards to Bruce.
William.

Sorry for your loss Bruce John was one of the good guys.I wish there were more like John. We worked well together he will be truly missed by all

What a terrible shock to hear of John's passing,, I was a work mate of John's for 20 years and have never met a more genuine person,, such a lovely man, his various stories I will always treasure,, rest in peace hobsie, so cruel you couldn't spend more time in retirement,,, my thoughts are with you Bruce and family,

Dear Bruce
So sorry to hear you have lost the love of your life
He will always be in your heart and your memories
Take care and thinking of you during this very sad and difficult time
Love Sue and Brian and mum Barbara xx

Bruce My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Memories will live on for you.

Dear Bruce - I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved John, I have always known you as Bruce & John, all the memories from the Shows from years gone by it was always Bruce & John with their beautiful horses. Thinking of you Megan Hawkins.

Dear Bruce, my most heartfelt and deepest condolences for your loss.
RIP John, truly a beautiful soul, you are locked forever in my heart and memories.

Bruce it is with deep sadness we hear of John's passing .. your dreams and passion were parallel and mirrored each other so magnificently .. we send our condolences in these difficult times ahead, but know the years of memories and friendships that you had together will gather around you and help with the pain of losing your lifelong soul mate ..
Rest peacefully John
Love Mike and Debbie Jacques

Dear Bruce, my deepest sympathies go out to you for the loss of your John. In conversations, it was always Bruce and John, never one mentioned without the other. The love your shared for each other for nearly half a century is just beautiful. Thinking of you. Debbie Elliott

Sincerest sympathy Bruce in the sad loss of your beloved John. Maureen Flannagan

Bruce we are so sorry for your loss. We trust the warmth of love and support of family and friends will help you on your journey through the difficult days ahead. The huge network of people whose lives have been touched in some way by you both over many years will be saddened by Johns passing. Thinking of you constantly Bruce. RIP John forever in our hearts. Love to you both - Dave Karyn Trish and Vicki.

Passed away peacefully on the farm, "Twelve Oaks" surrounded by his family, loving partner Bruce and beloved dog Oliver. John was 66. Eldest son of Sylvia and the late Richard. Loved brother of Bronwyn, Christine, Gregory and their respective partners. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A farewell service to celebrate John's life will be held at Beauchamp Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North on Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery. For those unable to attend, John's service will be live streamed at his tribute page www.beauchamp.co.nz