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    18 Apr 2018

    Greg Heerdegen

    18 Apr 2018

    Beauchamp Funeral Home

    🕯 Lester Cottam lit a candle Hi Jo Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Richard. Have great memories of the good times travelling on the Capital Connection train to Wellington all those years ago. Lester and Elisabeth Cottam Palmerston North.

    Lester Cottam19 Apr 2018
    19 Apr 2018

    Aidan Heerdegen

    Aidan H. "We are all shocked and saddened by the loss of your father. Our deepest condolences. He was a very well-liked man around here on a Wednesd...
    Aidan H. "We would love to offer the attached photo for his page. This is how we remember him, with a smile on his face while helping out. Kind regar...

    🕯 Greg Heerdegen lit a candle So very sorry to hear this news My condolences to you and the family Your dad was a bloody legend and I admired him greatly Best wishes Patrick Patrick Hesp School of the Environment Flinders University Bedford Park, SA 5042

    Greg Heerdegen19 Apr 2018

    A great neighbour and good friend Richard has been one of my "summer friends" at 5 Moana St Otaki Beach and a regular popper-inner to number 1 whenever he was "in residence". For years he wrestled with my heavy outdoor umbrella to install it at the start of each season. He and Jo were willing attendees at "The Dunes Café", my daughter's impromptu a...

    Ann Kennedy-Perkins23 Apr 2018

    🕯 Bruce Dunn lit a candle My deepest sympathy to Richard's family at this very sad time. Bruce Dunn

    Bruce Dunn24 Apr 2018

    🕯 Katrina MacDonald lit a candle Our condolences to Jo, Aidan and Greg, their spouses and children. Much love to you all. Katrina, Rhys, Bryn and Alan

    Katrina MacDonald25 Apr 2018

    🕯 Sabiha Zafrin lit a candle We are very sorry to hear the news. The love we received from Richard was unbelievable. First time when we met him he embraced us as family, his hug reminded me the warmth of my dad. We are so privileged and blessed to know him, to have him in our lives. I cannot imagine that we wont have any more Christmas lunches or...

    Sabiha Zafrin26 Apr 2018

    🕯 Beauchamp Funeral Home lit a candle hI jOANNA HI JOHANNA DIANNE AND LARRY HOPE YOU RECOVER SOON AND LOTS OF LOVE. IT WAS WONDERFUL TO SEE YOU AND RICHARD AT THE ARRANGED MARRAIGE WHEN HE KISSED MY HAND AS SUCH A GENTLEMAN. CALL US AT 2804471 WHEN BACK HERE, LOTS OF LOVE DIANNE AND LARRY.

    Beauchamp Funeral Home26 Apr 2018

    🕯 Kathy Bills lit a candle Hi Jo, I wanted to express my sincere condolences. I am thinking of you, and have fond memories of you and Richard together shopping for plants and enjoying your time at Otaki. I am hoping this message, sent with love, will help you in some small way to bear the pain you are feeling at the loss of your soulmate. Wit...

    Kathy Bills3 May 2018
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    Richard Gregory Heerdegen

    29 Mar 1941 - 13 Apr 2018

    Family and friends

    Heerdegen, Richard Gregory 29.03.1941 - 13.04.2018, 77 years. Passed away most unexpectedly and peacefully at his home and place of paradise at Otaki Beach. Loved husband and treasured soulmate of Johanna Rosier. Devoted father and father-in-law of Greg and Janine (Wanganui), Aidan and Janelle (Canberra, ACT, Australia). Dearly loved Poppa to Luke, Jack, and Livi (NZ). Pop to Nick, Claire, and Mae... more

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