On April 9, 2025, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home in Akaroa, aged 78 years. Much loved partner of Lesley, much loved father and father-in-law of Emma and Rod, and Cathy. Loved grandfather of Milly, Duncan; Isaac, Asher, and Cyrus. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Diana Quinn (Australia), and Peter and Kathryn Sales. Flowers welcome. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rich Sales, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The service to celebrate Rich’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, April 17, at 2.00pm.

To view a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Richard's obituary.