As the result of a tragic accident in the Blue Mountains out of Sydney on Tuesday 20 November 2022, aged 36.
Forever loving partner of Samara.
Dearly loved and cherished son of Mary and Owen (Oscar).
Loving and caring brother and brother-in-law of Tom and Kim, and Kate and Chad. Adored and fun-loving uncle of Hunter, Cleo, River, Poppy, and Lachie.
Loved nephew and cousin to all. RIP.
Messages to the Mills family may be left here on Richard’s tribute page.
A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday 7 December 2022 at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.
For those unable to attend, Richard’s service will be live streamed here to his tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Dear Oscar and Mary Thinking of you at this very sad time. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Sharyn & Ray Watson
Our deepest sympathy Owen, Mary and family. Today most certainly highlighted a life well lived, although far too short and, that Rich touched and enriched those around him. Thinking of you. Steve and Linda.
Sending love and strength to the Mills family and Samara today and everyday. We were lucky enough to shared some amazing times with Millsy in Europe, NZ, Gold Coast and Perth. He was certainly special, an innate ability to slow time down and speed it up all at once. So many amazing memories to carry with us forever x
Millsy was one of a kind. It didn't matter how long it was since you last saw him, he would always start chatting and laughing like you'd been talking the day before. He always had a smile and was up for a good time. So many great memories and laughs. Sending lots of love and care to his family and friends.
Millsy, you are so loved. Sending all of my love and thoughts to everyone today.
Mary, Oscar, Kate and Tom and the rest of the family, I am sorry I am not with you all today - but am online sending you huge amounts of love and hugs and know Rich is with you all (as is Lou). Gone way too young and clearly touched so many people and an angel for you all now. Sending you endless amounts of love "Grief is the price we pay for love" Caro xxxxx
To The Mills Family and all extended family and friends. What a privilege it was to be part of Rich’s life, how lucky we were, we will always remember to take a little bit of his outlook with us always. Our deepest sympathies Lots of love Matthew and Haley Lewis
Dear Mary and Oscar, my sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear son, i apologies for not coming over but there has been continuous number of callers but be assured my prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. John Sextus
Dear Mary and Oscar, Thomas and Kate and family, our thoughts and love are with you at this time. Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Richie, we've really loved the special times we shared with you and Sammy. Thank you for being a great part of our family, you fit right in so easily and we all adored you from the start - especially our little girl Lotte! Thank you for all the love you brought to us and Samara. You were an amazing couple and you really brought out the best in each other. Your love for life and adventurous spirit is contagious. We are so grateful and happy to have met you and we will miss you. Love from Alistair, Amanda, Lotte and Bobby ❤️
Dear Oscar & Mary, Tom & Kim, Kate & Chad and your extended family. We were shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your much loved son and brother Richard. May the lovely memories he made with you all help comfort you at this very difficult time and into the future without him. Love Karen and Warren Caskey
Dear Mary, Owen and family. We send you our love and deepest sympathy through this most painful time. Your fantastic memories will hopefully help you on this unexpected and devastating journey and the joy you’ve shared with your son will keep you strong. Our warmest thoughts are with you. Judy snd Bill
Oscar, Mary, Thomas & Kate We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of RIchie in the tragic accident. A young life, with so much promise ahead, taken too early. Our thoughts & prayers are with you with the hope that the support from family & friends will help you at this difficult time. Keep remembering those happy times & cherish them.
To Oscar Mary Tom and Kate and extended families sorry to hear of your tragic loss thinking of you all with love Jackie and Jimmy Lim
To Mary, Oscar, Thomas and Kate and families. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Our hearts go out to you all. Rich was a very special, fun loving human being and someone to be so proud off. Hang onto those special memories. They're be with you forever. Margaret and Darryl Goble and family 🌹❤️
Dear Mary and Oscar, Thomas and Kate and family, We were so sad to hear of Richard’s accident and we send all our thoughts and prayers to you all. Margaret wanted us to tell you how she has such lovely memories of Richard as a neighbour and that she loved seeing him daily running down the footpath on the side of her house as he went to school. All of our family remember fondly your family while the children spent their years growing up together at school and side by side at Margaret’s house. With all our love to you all from Margaret Capper, Anne, Barry, Katherine, Nicholas, Thomas and Jane King
Much love to you all during this sad time. May he rest in peace 🤍
Oscar, Mary, Tom and Kim, Kate and Chad and extended family - we send our deepest sympathy to you all on the tragic passing of Richard. The “after match” function was always the place to be when Richard was in the gym, with his larger than life and cheeky personality. Richard was an extremely popular member of our Club and we all hold special memories of him. Members attending Richard’s farewell please wear Club uniform. From the Stratford Eltham Rugby & Sports Club.
Our thoughts are with you at such a sad time. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Gill and Gavin O'Dea ⚘
To Mary, Oscar and all your family. We feel very sad for you at the loss of your son and send you all our sympathy. It seems that Richard was a very popular and much-loved man. Kia Kaha Sue & Herb 🌹⚘🌹

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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