23 October 2012 – 15 February 2022
23 October 2012 – 15 February 2022
Stapleford Riley James
On 15th February 2022, aged 9 years.
Treasured middle son of Shaun and Shelly.
Much loved brother of Noah and Fletcher.
Also a cherished grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.
A celebration of Riley's life was held at Little Shoal Bay Reserve, Council Terrace, Birkenhead, Auckland on Friday 25th February at 11:00am followed by a BYO picnic on the reserve. Casual dress code with bright colours. Extra points for wearing tie-dye.
Tributes can be left below.
Funeral service held at Little Shoal Bay Reserve
To my darling nephew, you’ll be the brightest star in the sky and shiniest shell on the beach. I’ll love you always and forever. Aunty Haley
Sending all our love to you Shaun, Shelly, Noah & Fletcher. Riley’s life celebration was just beautiful. A wonderful reflection of your beautiful family & precious life with Riley. You are in our thoughts so much xxxxxx
Our deepest sympathies Shelly, Shaun, Noah and Fletcher. We can't imagine your pain and are thinking of you all, what a beautiful boy. Sending our love. x
Although I wished with all my heart I could have been there, I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful way to say goodbye, until we meet again Riley. I love you with all my heart little angel and know that you have changed my life for the best and I will show you every chance I get. I feel blessed to have spent time with you and I will keep you in my heart always. All my love Uncle Adam. Rest in peace Riley. Xxxx
Kia hora te marino, Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, kia tere te Kärohirohi i mua i tou huarahi. May the calm be widespread, May the ocean glisten as greenstone, May the shimmer of light ever dance across your pathway Rest in love Riley, you will be forever missed. Arohanui, your buddy from Bear Park Dilworth x
The service was incredibly beautiful. So Long Riley. You were surrounded by so many people who have been touched by your character and spirit. You were fair welled just as Angels should be.
Being so far away from my family at this awful time is heartbreaking. No words will help but know Riley was and always will be loved by us. Look after each other Shaun, Shelly , Noah and Fletcher. In our thoughts at this awful time, love to you all, Jenni,Pete,Emily,Daniel and Imogen xx
I'm terribly sorry to hear of Riley's passing, shelly. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for you all. Thinking of you and your family. Josie
Shelly, Shaun, Noah and Fletcher, We were so sorry to hear of Rileys untimely passing. Your hearts must be breaking and the weight of your loss immeasurable. Riley sounded like a real character, loved by so many but only you and Shaun got to be his Mum and Dad. Thinking of you all, sending love and prayers at this horrific time. Nolan, Pip, Alex, Violet and Evelyn Mackie xx
An unimaginable loss without rhyme or reason. My heart goes out to you Shaun and your family at this time and forever. Afraid I am at a loss to offer any profound statement that might ease your pain suffice to say my thoughts are with you.
My handsome loving Rye Rye Nana misses you so much darling...your loving arms around my neck to say I love you Nana...we enjoyed sharing a takeaway butter chicken and dreaming of how we would spend Lotto when we won! Sweetheart I promise to take care of mummy...dad....noah & fletch...ps and Charlie. Love you to the moon.....Nana I love you more.....❤❤❤
The most beautiful family. My heart goes out to you all. Much love. Michelle xxxx
Dear Shelly, Shaun, Noah and Fletcher Words can not express how sorry and devastated I am for the loss of your gorgeous Riley, gone far too soon. He will forever be in every one’s heart who knew him. Love always Sheri
Taken far too early. A cheeky wee bloke who has the most amazing loving family. Big hugs to you all
Dearest Shelly, Shaun, Noah and Fletcher, I'm so sorry, heartbroken and devastated for all of you. Riley was a wonderful, sensitive, firecracker of a child. I loved looking after him as a toddler and later as he grew. Our little dogs Honey and Wicket loved the beach walks they had together. Lots of love, always.
Funeral service held at Little Shoal Bay Reserve

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