Lewis (Lui) Cunningham Ritchie

1 September 195627 July 2024

Tributes

You certainly set the bar for what it meant to be a good person . . . As a child it was always evident to us all, how much you adored your Julie. Memories of being an honorary part of your family, I will always hold dear. Rest Easy and Sweet Dreams Lui xo Love, Ness

Vanessa Ramsbottom

RIL Lui, Was an absolute pleasure to meet you. Thank you for all your guidance in my career, and promotion to Trucks. I’ll never forget your advice, and out forward facer gag. Ollie

Ollie McCall

A great man taken way too soon, it was an absolute pleasure to work with you and learn from you Lui. Your passion for everything with wheels and your quick wit made every day a good one. RIP Lui.

Andy Rowe

i had The pleasure of working with Lui at IAG , He was one of the best , And being " a car guy " really set off our friendship, i am so sorry to see him leave the planet , may the 4 speed be with you , Farewell

Dave Loose

Such a terrible shock to hear that you have gone. You were one of the best managers I’ve had and a wonderful man. We will miss you Lui.

Laura Crocombe

Taken too soon, Lui has touched so many people during his life and will live on forever in the memories of the IAG Asset Disposal Team. Fondly referred to as Papa Smurf, we can still hear his daily words of encouragement "Love your work" - from the Smurfette's, Colleen, Deborah and Jill

Jill Turner, Deborah Pain, Colleen McGuigan
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