John KNOWLES Obituary

(Better known as Ricky.) After an extremely long illness from pot room asthma, Ricky passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on September 16, 2025; in his 80th year. Dearly loved by Stephen, Rochelle and family. Much loved Uncle of his extended family and friends. Ricky immigrated from England and left behind his seven siblings and later an adopted niece, Amanda Winteringham. A special thanks to his friend and advocate, Denise Lormans, who has tirelessly worked alongside Ricky in his endeavours to get justice for his illness. Also thanks to the St John Ambulance services for taking care of Ricky over the years and taking him to his holiday home at Southland Hospital! Thank you to Good Partners night carers who looked after Ricky over the last couple of years, and ACC for allowing this to happen. We would also like to thank ACC and other case workers. Ricky fought a courageous battle for near on 40 years. He got every ounce of life out of his frail body. We always joked that he had more lives than a cat and he certainly did. A special significant person in his life, was the late Doreen, for giving each other a life worth living. A service for Ricky will be held at the Lindisfarne Methodist Church on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages for the "Knowles" Family can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill, or on Ricky's tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/ricky.