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

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Abraham's Funeral Home

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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Greg Earp

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

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