On Sunday, September 14, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen for 57 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Angela, and Katrina and Brendon. Loved Grandad of Tayla, Amy, Jakob, Jackson, and Eva. Loved second father to Teri Findlater-Marr. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Kevin and Irene, and Pam Manhire. Loved uncle of Paul and Alan Manhire, Tracey and Michael Drummond, David and Lisa Jackson (Blenheim), and special friend of Steve Reeves. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated, and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Richard Jackson, PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Richard’s wishes, a private interment will be held. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at the Mandeville Sport’s Centre, 431 Mandeville Road, Swannanoa, on Thursday, September 18, at 1.00pm.