Linda and family, Just leaned today of Richard’s death. I just can’t believe it, heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Surfing through the 60s, 70s and 80s with Richard and yourself were fun and carefree days, and we played it to the limit. Duncan Guy

Lynda and family, We are shocked to hear this sad news, our love and sympathy to you all. Bruce Elva and Yvette

Linda, Mel, James and Patrick, our dear friends, we are so sad to hear of the loss of Richard your loved husband and dad. We're so glad we've kept in touch over the years having such happy times with the last time so recently. Richard always had such a wicked sense of humour, a naughty grin and most excellent jokes. How could one man have so many interests and skills? Family, farming, business, fishing, music, flying, boating, growing an amazing vege garden and being the best dog dad ever. We'll miss you our friend.

Richard was a very special friend to me. Richard was a few years older than me and more like a BIG Brother and best friend. From the first day I met him in 1980 on the Takatu farm we “clicked” We were like long lost Brothers that were reunited. From there I invited Richard to work on my Fishing Vessel in Alaska ~F/V Loon. A new chapter opened in both our lives We found out we enjoyed each others company a lot and liked many of the same things, boating, fishing, tropics, travel, and especially that we both had a “wicked” sense of humor and feed off of each other when it came to a little bit of friendly banter with each other. We made each other laugh so many times. I will miss that dearly. Myself being from Alaska and Richard from New Zealand our friendship grew and we never lost touch with each other . Our friendship developed into a lifelong friendship (44 years this year). After Alaska I discovered S.E. Asia – Thailand. I told Uncle Dick that I had discovered a place were its summer all year around and he better come over and check it out. We Both went from “Cold to Hot” and both ended up in Asia and the fun continued, this time with some sunshine. We both agreed that we had “a guts full” of cold weather– (Richard’s Kiwi Sayings, “A guts full” ! which I picked up also, Richard thought me how to speak Kiwi, even “1 through 6” in a kiwi accent…get it? Hahaha. It was sure funny for an American ). My heart is saddened by the sudden passing of “Uncle Dick” and my Heartache’s for the Goodfellow Family. My sincere condolences to Linda, Melissa, James, Patrick. Richard – “Uncle Dick” will always be with me in spirit and soul. Love you Uncle Dick! Joe Ohlund – “Uncle Joe”

Richard was a very special man and a great friend. We were so glad to know him over the years but feel very sad at the loss of those times we assumed were still to come. He and I were the same age. In fact, we became "grumpy old geezers" together - a great comfort to us both when getting old has so little to recommend it. Yet we always found so much to laugh about! I will miss him very much. Richard, we will never forget you. The sky and the sea were your playgrounds and will forever bring your smiling face to mind. Linda, if there is any comfort to be had in these dark days it's knowing we can share some good times in the future. Our most Sincere Condolences to you Melissa, James and Patrick Paul and Vera

Mel, sincere condolences to you, your mam Linda, brothers James and Patrick, Daniel and the extended family on the sudden passing of your dad. May he rest in eternal peace

Heartfelt condolences to Linda, James and Patrick and all the family on your sad loss. Thinking of you all with love xx

Condolences to Melissa, Daniel and the extended Goodfellow family on the passing of Richard. May he Rest In Peace.

I'm so sorry to hear of Richards passing. I think I spent more weekends at yours than mine back in the day, and have really happy memories. I imagine him giving Bart some big pats with a smile, Stones up loud. Love to all of you xx

So sad to hear of the sudden passing of Richard, my love and sympathy to you Linda and your family xx

Lynda,my love and sympathy to you and your family.Many memories flood back from years on the hill,sharing both good and bad times.I would love to catch up with you and the family, so, sometime soon lets make a time.There is always a welcome and cuppa at Quintal Road.. Nobody can take away your lifetime of memories Richard and you have made together.Cherish them,talk of him often,laugh and cry,and know he is not far away. My love and sympathy to you all, Sally Greenwood

Such sad news, Richard was a beautiful human, just such a true genuine person, we are both very sorry for you Linda & your family.

Condolences to Linda and family on hearing news of Richards passing.Great memories of the 1960s living on the neighbouring farm working together in the Woolshed ,Dipping sheep etc.Great music sessions with him playing his fabulous Hofner guitar the flashiest one in the district.Speeding along the Takatu metal road with surfboards on top heading for Pakiri beach in his Mini. Ka Aroha hoki Adrian Bosnich

To Linda and family. We are all shocked to hear this sad news. We had family connections for so many years when our kids were young and of course Les knew Richard for a long time before any of us had children. I always remember talking Board of Trustees business on the phone and Richard frequently yelling out jokingly "Where's my lunch". Thinking of you all with love at such a sad time.

Linda, so so sad for you. Parky and I couldn’t believe it when you told us. All our love to you, Mel, James and Patrick. Thinking of you, and remembering all the laughs we had. Richard, Christine, Sam & Becky xxxx