
Rickerby
Kevin Francis
Friday, 27 December 1940
Born:
Passed:
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at Hospice Southland.
Deeply loved husband of Judith, brother of Allan* and Michael, and adored father of Roger, Steven*, Jenni and Cheryl.
Much-loved grandfather of Jemma, Sharne and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A loved uncle, family member and dear friend to many.
Kevin will be immensely missed by all who knew and loved him.
A funeral service to celebrate Kevin's life will be held at St Patrick's Church, 21 Rimu Street, Heidelberg, Invercargill on Friday, 6 November 2026, at 1.00 pm.
Messages and cards may be sent to 115 Grace Street, Appleby, Invercargill, or left on Kevin's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz.
Please find a link to the livestream below

Dear uncle Kevin I'm so sorry we didn't get to see you ,God bless you ,you were so kind ,thing of you aunty Judith , definitely will visit you ,lots of Te Aroha,Te Whare,(Tina)
Tina kelland

Thank you Kevin for all your knowledge on small birds and poultry. I enjoyed my time with you many years ago.
Condolences to Judith and family.
Jill Maxwell-Strang
Invercargill Poultry and Pigeon Club.
Jill Maxwell-Strang

Uncle Kev
You were a character like no other. You will be sadly missed by everyone who loved you.
Lots of love Kelly Mark Ben and Sam Hannan
Kelly Hannan

Sorry to read of Kevins passing. A long time friend to members of the Southland Bird Club and Budgie Breedrs.Sympathy to Judy and family members at this sad time.
Jeff and Dianne Rankin

Always my big bro. Wonderful memories of growing up together. Say hello to all that are waiting for you. Thinking of Judy and family at this time.
Michael Rickerby

Thankful for Kevin and Judith at my wedding with a photo of my father . Deepest sadness with your passing . You and alan can have a rum together ❤️
John rickerby

Dad
Thankyou for choosing me to be your daughter, to be raised with such a strong, hard-working,compassionate, loving,hilarious dad,
All of the sacrifices you made for all your family and friends,
Dad YOU are going to be missed so deeply and will be in my heart until we are reunited, Until then rest easy, truly well deserved!
I will pick a horse for you tomorrow.
Enjoy the massive family union up there
Love you Dad xoxo
Jen

Rest in peace Grandad(Gang Gang), You were an amazing Grandad and im thankful you were my grandad, So many stories and so many memories ill treasure them forever ❤️
Love Jemma.
Jemma McCormack

Remember Kevin from my Southland Cage Bird Club days, sending my Condolences to the Rickerby Family.
Neville Bulling

Loved the kind man you are Uncle Kevin, ill always keep you close to my heart. Go hang out with Dad its been awhile love Liz & my girls xxx
Liz Rickerby

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