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Richard Ian GRAVES

FUNERAL HOME

J Fraser and Sons

199 Esk St

Invercargill, Southland

Richard GRAVES Obituary

With great sadness we announce the passing of Richard, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Southland Hospital, after a short struggle with cancer, aged 65 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Alison. Loved son of Bob* and Ruby* Graves and son-in-law of John* and Mary* Goodman. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Liz and Trevor Grubb, Robert and Jo-Anne Graves, Cynthia and Chris Bell, Stephen and Rachael Goodman. A much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Richard's life will be held at 1.30pm on Wednesday, August 6, at J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Our thanks to Southland Hospital for their care and support. Messages can be sent to c/- J Fraser & Sons, PO Box 1380, Invercargill 9840, or to Richard's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (where there is a link to the livestream service).
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Published by Southland Times on Aug. 2, 2025.

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Jeff & carol Goodman

Yesterday

Sorry we cant make it but Richard will always be in our thoughts

Shannon Ryland

Yesterday

Rest in peace boss, a big part of my teenage and early years as a apprentice.

Sandra Brown nee (Johnstone)

Yesterday

my thoughts go out to Richards family, memories go back many years ago when we all played up together, rest in peace x

Bob Johnson

Yesterday

Rest in peace Richard. I remember your jokes, smiles and laughter on the Friday and Saturday nights when the old group of friends hung out. My thoughts are with you Alison and family.

Debbie and Brian McEwan

Yesterday

Alison, Robert and Jo and families, very sad to hear about Richard, our live and thoughts are with u all

John Carey

Yesterday

Shocked and saddened to hear of Richard's passing. He was a great workmate in the days of Baxter & Neilsen. Always good for a laugh working with him. My thoughts are with you at this time. A great bloke gone too soon. John Carey

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J Fraser and Sons

199 Esk St, Invercargill