Very sad to hear this news. Many fond memories. Love Steve, Elizabeth and Riley family

My dear sister Dennise. I am heartbroken for you. You have lost a wonderful man, and we have lost a loved brother-in-law whom none of us will ever forget. I feel so sad for you and your family and I know you will not want to hear the words "time heals" as this is impossible to think of at this time. He will never be far from you and you have many memories to treasure as we have. Please remember I am here for you at any time. All my love and hugs. Rowena

Riki the man who always had a smile, always had time to stop and chat, we’d see him in invercargill in Dunedin in Christchurch there was always time for a chat and chew the fat, but mainly where there was coffee. Gone to soon, Gone to young. Dennise and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you on this sad day. Phil & Elly Gilligan

Fare thee well Riki. I am most saddened .A wonderful, friendly, smiling and most of all, family man has left us. Denise, Jeremy and all my thoughts are with you

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Rest easy cuz. Love and hugs to your family.

To Denise and whanau So sad to hear of Riki's passing. Much aroha to you all Marie

This is a tribute to Riki the man with a huge personality, sense of humor and big heart. Riki has left everyone he's met with special memories and will be greatly missed rest easy Riki . Sending love to all the family our thoughts are with you at this time . Tama &Terena Jonathan xx

sorry to hear of Riki's passing.our thoughts are with the family at this sad time. Ross and Dianne Hope.

So sorry to hear of Rikis passing. This is a tribute to Riki from the McCoy family in Ireland. We have great memories of been welcomed by Riki, Dennise, Cash and family to New Zealand. A very large group of McCoy's descended on your family and we were welcomed and entertained royally, we can remember fondly hunting for Taoroa's on Oreti Beach, mincing them up, and attending a magnificent barbecue in Invercargill. That was so much fun. Also I remember singing " She wrote me a letter" by Joe Cocker with Riki and acting the eejit with Riki and Denise. Been Irish of course there was no drink involved! We had some brilliant times and you guys were so welcoming and generous with you time. From Saoirses grandparents in Ireland.

So sorry to hear of Rikis passing. This is a tribute to Riki from the McCoy family in Ireland. We have great memories of been welcomed by Riki, Dennise, Cash and family to New Zealand. A very large group of McCoy's descended on your family and we were welcomed and entertained royally, we can remember fondly hunting for Taoroa's on Oreti Beach, mincing them up, and attending a magnificent barbecue in Invercargill. That was so much fun. Also I remember singing " She wrote me a letter" by Joe Cocker with Riki and acting the eejit with Riki and Denise. Been Irish of course there was no drink involved! We had some brilliant times and you guys were so welcoming and generous with you time. From Saoirses grandparents in Ireland. Brian and Jennifer McCoy

Miriam & Terry wish to pass on our sadness on learning of Riki's passing, he & his family were such great hosts . WE remember Riki''s organisation of the Taoroa's hunt on Invercargill Beach . We really scared those shellfish so much they were like jelly Fondest of memories out thoughts are with you.

Sad news , big hugs to to Dense and family Riki and family were a big part of my life growing up , I will always be great full, never forgotten. Had some great times with Riki , RIP

Sorry to hear of the passing of Riki he was a great work mate will miss his smile.

to Rickis Family sorry to hear of Rickis, passing he was such a hard worker and a great guy will be sadly missed by many George Shaw

Very sorry to hear Denise he was a hard working old solider condolences from Gordy and Charmaine

It was such a shock to hear of Riki's passing. On behalf of our family we wish you our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and love are with Denise and the family at this sad time. Due to COVID we are unable to attend the funeral.

Thinking of you all and sending love and hugs.

Our love and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. We had many a laugh with Riki. RIP our friend.

Puki family Sincere condolences - So sorry to hear of the loss of Riki Owen

Sorry to hear of Riki's passing our thoughts are with you 😢 xxx

Just a wee note to say we're thinking of you all at this sad time with the loss of such a amazing person ,we were lucky enough to have known Riki Big hugs and love Mell Todd and boys xx

So sorry to hear of Riki's passing sending hugs to you Dennise and your family at this sad time

I'm so sad to hear this news, sending big hugs to all the family, he was just the best guy ever.

Dennis and Whanau, I’m so sorry to hear of Riki’s passing, much love at this time Chubbs

Very sad news our sincere sympathy 💐

To Dennise and Whanau So sorry to hear of Riki passing Arohanui