Mr Robert Charles Rochford

Also known as "Bob"

18 September 19509 March 2024

ROCHFORD, Robert Charles


Of Kaikoura, passed away suddenly at Westport on 9 March 2024 doing what he loved, racing, floundering and catching up with good friends.

Cherished long term partner of Isobel Green.

Caring father of Mark, Dion & Robbie.

Respected brother of Alex & Jen, Mick & Pam, Chris & Shirley, John & Cheryl and Pete & Louise.

A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Saturday 16 March 2024 at the Kaikoura Trotting Club, South Bay at 1:30pm followed by a private burial.

For those unable to attend, you can view the live stream for Bob’s service here.

Funeral service held at Kaikoura Trotting Club

Tributes

On behalf of the Taranaki harness community I would like to extend our sympathy to Bob’s family He was a friend to us all. Willie Fleming

Willie Fleming
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