On January 27, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Lyn for 59 years, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Stephen and Tania, Mark and Jo, Jane and Jeremy Petrie, and a much loved Grandad. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Errol Richards, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated, and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz.  A celebration of Errol's life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner of Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on February 7, at 2.00pm.