Frederick Roger Price

Also known as "Roger"

13 May 193930 March 2025

PRICE, Frederick Roger (13/5/1939 - 30/3/2025) of Oporo and Winton. After a short illness, Roger hung up his helmut and hopples for the final time, surrounded by his loving family. Devoted and cherished husband of 60 years of Helen. Proud & much loved Father/Mentor/Father-in-law of John and Katrina, Grant and Janaya, David and Amelia. Special ‘Roger’ of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Emilia, Harriet and Angus, Sam, Josh, William and Tim, Charlie and Azalyia, Ada and Ralph, and Frankie. At Roger’s request, a private service has been held. With tangerine and royal blue silks fluttering behind pounding hooves, Roger took his final lap before being laid to rest in the St John’s Cemetery, Waikiwi. Roger and Family wish to acknowledge the wonderful care received from Hospice and his medical teams. Messages can be sent to the “Price Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Roger’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/roger.

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Sorry to hear of this, Working with Helen all those years and hearing stories of his achevmeents in the racing world and family, seems almost a part of and a piece of my former life. Condolences to you all.

Ken McAuliffe

Sending our deepest sympathy to the Price family. Thinking of you all.

Jill and Brian Baxter

During my time.in the Ag Service Industry I had a business association with Roger. Roger was always hospitable and welcoming. Some very comical discussions were had.. Sorry to hear of Rogers Passing.

Graeme Whatson

So sorry tk hear of Rogers passng he will be sorely missed

Glenys Anderson
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