Kenneth Knight Ricou
Also known as "Ken"
13 February 1930 – 6 June 2025
Kenneth Knight Ricou
Also known as "Ken"
13 February 1930 – 6 June 2025
Passed away peacefully on 6 June 2025, aged 95, with his wife and son by his side. Dearly loved husband of Veleda, beloved father of Michael, and cherished Granddad (Papa) to granddaughters Charli and Blakely. A service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, at 10:30 am, followed by light refreshments and a private cremation. A live stream of the service will be available at https://share.funeral.stream/xijoe. Tributes to Ken may be made at the same link. All communications to Michael Ricou, email: veleda_arq@hotmail.co.nz
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Tributes
Uncle Ken — Thank you for being such a kind and caring soul. From as early as I can remember you brought light and laughter into my life. You were the happiest of people, I am so grateful to have grown up with you in my life and to have you as an Uncle. You were always smiling, always cracking jokes. Your positive outlook on life and joyful energy was infectious, I have so many fond memories of you that will stay with me forever. I miss you already and I hope you have a cup of tea in hand while you watch down over us all. Love always, Monique x
The end of an era, the last of the twelve Ricou siblings, gone but will never be forgotten, RIP Kenny….
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