23 April 2001 – 1 June 2025
23 April 2001 – 1 June 2025
BROWN, Riley Levi Jayden; 23.4.2001 – 1.6.2025. We are devastated and so heartbroken that Riley passed away suddenly due to a medical event. Much loved and precious son of Paula. A loved nephew and cousin.
‘Love you’
‘Love you too’
‘Best Boy in the World’
‘Best Mum in the World’
‘Fly High my Beautiful Boy’
A Memorial Service will be held at Shone and Shirley, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson on 21 June at 2pm.
Messages for Riley’s family can be sent to c/-164 Tahunanui Drive Nelson 7011 or can be made online www.shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes where you can also view the service.
BROWN, Riley;
A Son, Friend, Brother and Uncle.
Today Riley we remember your smile, your cheeky wee grin and a shyness within.
Never thought we would only know you for a short while.
Riley you have left this world's bumpy road and now forever with your saviour, Jesus. You walk the streets of gold.
This is not a goodbye but until we meet again, love, Dad Tony and Donna, Angela and Colin, Julie-Ann and Tom, Jesse and Rebekah, Joshua and Amy, Anthony and Jamie, and all your nieces and nephews, Leana, Cody, Colton, Aaliyah, Sierra, Emerson, Maisey, Lacie and Madison
Funeral service held at Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors
Miss you Riley, you were the greatest mate ever. From when we first met and had beef to becoming close mates in the space of a month, wouldn’t change that time for anything. You were the funniest guy ever and we were all a bunch of crack ups, you had the ability to light up the whole room at the drop of a hat. You were kind and thoughtful and always looked out for the boys, gonna miss crashing at you and Paula’s place on a whim and playing FIFA all night. Love you so much brother. DTRB TILL ITS BACKWARDS
Bro, no one was able to make people laugh like you! You’ve supplied an eternity worth of eye watering laughter. Can’t wait to share more with you! You made everyone around you feel so free to be themselves without judgement. Rest easy man! See you soon x
I've met few people with the ability to light up the room like you Riley, someone who can set trends of humor and watch everyone else follow suit. Truly a special individual with the ability to draw people in and just make them laugh like they didn't know they needed it. Weather it was years ago at unite church or recently via exchange of texts and memes, you always found a way to crack me up. You'll be deeply missed my friend.
I just found out you passed away, Riley. I am deeply saddened. We didn’t stay lifelong friends, but the time we had will last a lifetime. I will fondly remember the memories we made together. The times we would wait till school finished to watch WWE PPVs and the excitement we had for them. The times we would play wrestle like our favourite wrestlers. The one that makes me laugh the most was when we kicked the ball into the creek and tried to retrieve it from the river, and then we laughed after being told off. Wherever you are, you will be missed. Luke
Riley,I had the pleasure of being your neighbour for a number of years,and watch you form a special bond with my daughter Keilyn....my memories of you are your personality,your cheeky smile,and your wit,spending time at my house, telling me how your day was and how you were doing at school,I'm in shock you have left this earth way to soon Mate...I'm gonna miss ya .....❤️
Funeral service held at Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors

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