Richard Ian Barker

Also known as "The Honourable Sir Ian K.C."

17 March 193411 November 2022

Beloved husband of Mary, and precious father to Clare, John,Andrew, Mary Elizabeth and Lucy. Devoted and much loved grandfather to Jessica Barker,Mary Sophia Hay, George Barker, Timothy Barker, Joseph Hay, Joseph Barker, Saskia Barker, Olivia Taylor, Ben Taylor, Oscar McGillivray and Iris McGillivray. Dearest father-in-law to Wendy, Andy,Ashley, Andrew and Duncan.Treasured brother-in-law and uncle. A generous and honourable man in every way. A life greatly lived, in the law, in faith and in family. You are deeply loved and will be missed by very many. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Michael's Catholic Church, 6 Beatrice Road, Remuera on Friday 18th November at 2pm. 

Funeral service held at St Michaels Catholic Church

Tributes

On behalf of the Board of Catholic Theological College, we offer our sincere condolences to Sir Ian’s family. It was a lovely and poignant funeral service celebrating Sir Ian’s remarkable life and memorable moments. We hope these tributes will bring comfort to the family at this difficult time.

Kate Kearins

Thank you for allowing us to be part of this tribute to you wonderful father and family

Kingsley Pocock & Susan Pocock

Rest In Peace Sir Ian. A beautiful and precious Memorial funeral service.

Josephine coyne
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