BOTTING, Richard James

Unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, aged 63 years.

Dearly loved husband of Dawn, and much-loved father of Emma (Hill).

Beloved son of Joan and Eion* Botting, and son-in-law of Rose and Neville* Ramsay.

Much-loved brother and brother-in-law of Jo-anne Botting and Brent Mallon, Katrina and David Taplin, Darryl and Iris Botting, and Trudy* and Garry* Botting.

Loved brother-in-law of Sue and Mike Horne, Jan Harradine and Jahn Bullough.

Cherished uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

"Forever in our hearts, sadly missed and lovingly remembered."

A service to celebrate Richard's life will be held at Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday 22 September at 1.30pm. Interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Richard’s profile.

Messages to: 132 Venus Street, Invercargill 9812.