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Richard James "Jock, Tex, Rich, Buzz" BARLOW

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366-374 Devon St East

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Richard BARLOW Obituary

In true Ritchie style, went out with a bang on Tuesday 10th March 2026, doing what he loved, on an adventure with Suze. Taken far too soon. Much loved partner of Suzy, and Dado to Alex (and Wilbur), brother, son, cousin, grandad to Smudge, and friend to many. Messages may be left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A service for Richard will be held in The Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth, on Thursday, 19th March 2026 at 2.00pm.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Mar. 14, 2026.

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Hannah Chappell

March 23, 2026

Sending condolences to your family for the loss of Richard.
He was a great guy and always willing to help
- From Hannah and the team at J.A. Russell Ltd

Kathy Hall

March 19, 2026

My condolences to Suzy and family, it was a pleasure to have know Richard for the time I did

Kevin Couper

March 19, 2026

I'm so sorry I won't be there to farewell you, but it has been my priviledge to have been able to have as friend & golf buddy. So many great memories on & off the golf course. You were always that guy who was always willing to give his time & always one of the first to offer a helping hand with whatever was needed. Our world is now the lesser for not having you in it. Fly high my friend.

Kaye ROOK

March 19, 2026

Richard, you lived life to the full, mate and friend to many. Memories are treasured. Like Rookie taken way to soon. Our condolences to Suzy, Alex , Sonya and Yogi.

Hugs from Kaye, Blair, Zoe, Jared and families

Phil & Liz Cleaver

March 18, 2026

Our deepest sympathies to Susie alex. He will be missed by many. We will miss him whitebaiting and it just won't be the same without him.

Joe n Cherry Holden

March 18, 2026

Suzie and Family so very sad for your loss

Neil & Lyn-Marie

March 17, 2026

Our hearts go out especially to Suzy, Alex and to Sonya and Yogi. We hope you can feel how much he was loved, not just by you, but by all of us who were fortunate enough to call him a friend.

Kevin Beer

March 17, 2026

You could be blunt, opinionated, bull headed and argumentative Richard but you were also the first to offer help, advice and guidance when it was required. You cared about your family, your friends, of which there are many and your community. As far as brother in laws go we couldn't have asked for a better one. You are and always will be missed. Sonya and Yogi.

Chris Phipps

March 16, 2026

Mate you were a unique man, always looked forward to your visits to ITM, condolences to your family on behalf of all my workmates proud to have known you cheers Phippsy

Brenda and Jock

March 16, 2026

So many great memories of Richard both socially and golfing over many years. Suzie our love and support will be forever for you and yours. Please accept our apologies for being unable to attend Richies farewell but we will be on line watching. RIP Richard. Love Brenda and Jock (Paul)

Karen and Harry Horo

March 16, 2026

Dear Suzie, so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Linda Gower

March 16, 2026

Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and your family Suze, so sorry to hear of Richard´s passing.
Thinking of you xx

Simon Rowe

March 16, 2026

So sorry to hear about Richard passing, thoughts and love are with Suzy and Richard's family and friends at this sad time.

Dianne Douds

March 16, 2026

Dear Suzy
Please accept my sincere condolences
Warmest Regards Dianne

David Butler and Lee

March 15, 2026

On behalf of the Manukorihi Golf Club our condolences to Suzy and family of the passing of Richard always a pleasure to have had Richard in our lives,

Maree Manuel (Holden)

March 15, 2026

Suzy such sad news. Much love to you and your family.

Wayne & Carolyn Fairhurst

March 15, 2026

Mate you always did things at full pace and lead us all as friends on an entertaining journey.
The whitebaiting on the Mokau won´t be the same in our little boat up and down the river with heaps of laughs.
Thanks for being part of our lives for as long we had
RIP mate

Jen Bennett

March 14, 2026

Dearest Suzie, I´m so sorry to hear the sad news of Richard´s Passing.
Sending you and Alex much love.
Jen Bennett
Ex Staff Nag n Noggin.

Greg Earp

March 14, 2026

Condolences Suzie & Alex.A shock to everyone.
Richard was a huge part of our trophy club "brotherhood"
Will leave a massive hole in our golfing ventures...(although the greens may have less!)
We will miss you big fella,but never forget you.
RIP Brother.

Bev Gardiner

March 14, 2026

OMG Richard, taken way too soon, such a nice man,Suzy please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss, my thoughts with you

Jo & Warren

March 14, 2026

Dear Suzy, Al, Sonya Yogi and family. Richard you were taken too soon with many a club to still swing, sunsets to see and beers to be drunk. Remembering our fun times over the years. Rest in peace dear friend

John Rayner

March 14, 2026

Suzy and Alex,

Sending all our love and deepest condolences. Rich was an amazing human being. Thank you for all the memories, laughs, and adventures we shared. You will never be forgotten and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
John and Marie Rayner

Lou Roebuck

March 14, 2026

I was so sorry Suzy and family, to hear about Richard, my love and thoughts are with you, Keith shared many funny stories about the post bike ride banter and antics which Keith and Richard were always in the midst of, hold onto those wonderful memories, much love Lou Roebuck

Warus

March 14, 2026

Dear Suzy, Al, Sonya Yogi and family. Taken too soon, so not fair Richard had many more sunrises to see, clubs to swing and beers to drink. Will remember the great times we´ve had over the years. Much love Barlows

Pauline Spragg

March 14, 2026

We Spragg´s will miss you Richie - you always brighten the room when in it -

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