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Rick GOODMAN Obituary
Rick (Richard Philip):
of Waikanae on May 3rd, 2021 suddenly at home. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen. Loved father of Stan, Lance, Vaughan, and Marianne Archer, and father-in-law of Fiona, Rachel, Leanne, and Matt. Much loved Pop of Grace, Tom, Meg, and Charlie; Max, Will, Esmay, and Daisy; Cody, Mike & Keira, Josh, and Izzie; Heath, Fintan, and Luke. Loved Great-Pop to Noah and Cooper. Loved brother of Tony, Suzanne Archer, Frances Weggery, Bruce, and Leo.
R.I.P.
Messages to "the Goodman family" may be placed in Rick's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz or posted C/- PO Box 723 Paraparaumu. In lieu of flowers donations to the wonderful Wellington Free Ambulance C/- PO Box 601 Wellington would be appreciated. Rick's Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady of Kapiti Catholic Church, Presentation Way (off Milne Drive) Paraparaumu on Friday, May 7th, 2021 at 11.00am thereafter interment at the Waikanae Cemetery.
Memories and Condolences
for Rick GOODMAN
39 Entries
Stephanie Earl (nee Gill)
May 30, 2021
To Helen and Family, my sincere condolences on the passing of Rick. Thinking of you all. (I went to St Patrick's with Stan)
Matt Flannery
May 10, 2021
Sad loss of a true gentleman of the contracting world, a real pleasure to work with on any job, our sincerest condolences.
Robert Coulson
May 9, 2021
Dear Helen, Stan, Vaughan, Lance and Marianne
We are very sorry that Rick has left you. We couldn't attend his funeral as I have had a cold and in this day and age I thought it best to stay home.
I first met Rick in 2000 when I introduced what RST was doing and he was very welcoming and enthusiastic towards what we started. He was such as great man. I also saw him on occasion at Canoe Polo watching his grandson and always had a story and a chuckle about what was happy. He will be sadly missed but I am sure there will be many great stories about his life.
Robert and Rebecca Coulson
May 9, 2021
To Helen & all your Family,Our sincere condolences on the passing of Rick.He was such a great Guy,to know,to work with,& work for.I will be forever grateful for all the help he gave me .I always admired him so much ,and I am sure he will be sadly missed by one and all.RIP Rick.
Our love to yourself & Family Helen.
Wally & Colleen Dyer,Queensland Australia.
David Todd
May 7, 2021
Condolences to the GOODMAN FAMILY ...
"The lessons Rick taught you, the love he gave, the way he cared for peopleall those good things live on in you."
Bless you all ...
Josef, wife, & family Jaeger
May 7, 2021
We send their heartfelt condolences on the loss of a very special, kind, hardworking person in Goodman family. We so feel for your loss. He surely must be in a very special place in heaven and at ease now from his burdens. May peace come to all his family eventually.
Robyn & Bill Wills
May 7, 2021
Dear Helen,Stan,Lance,Vaughan,Marianne,and families,
We were very sorry to learn of the sad bereavement of dear Rick. Although we did not see Rick often, we did enjoy meeting at Lake Taupo in the holidays. We will remember Rick as the man with the firm handshake and a smile. We extend to Helen and Family our prayers and sympathy, and may he Rest In Peace with the Lord. Kind Regards.
Claire (Creighton) & Steve Holmes
May 7, 2021
Helen, Stan, Lance, Vaughan, Marianne & families,
We are so sad to hear of Rick's passing. We will always remember the man with the big hands and the big smile. Sending you all our love xx
David Sprott
May 7, 2021
I was very saddened to hear of Rick's passing. My thoughts are with Helen, Stan, Vaughan, Lane, Marianne and the wider Goodman family. Rick was a special man with special qualities. I will always have memories of
him meeting with me with a welcoming smile and big handshake. I especially enjoyed visiting him on site at the business, hearing about present and future projects and his ongoing investment in his loved "Toolbox". Together with his family he has created an icon of a business which has been and will continue to be a huge contributor to building infrastructure in the North Island . Rick you will be missed. A big man with a big kind heart.
Sue and Brendan Brosnahan
May 7, 2021
Dear Helen and your gorgeous supportive family
We were heartbroken to hear the news of Ricks passing, what a true gentleman the world has lost. We will be thinking of you all today, unfortunately we are unable to attend Ricks celebration as we are in Australia attending Sues brothers funeral. Our children will be there today to farewell a wonderful man. Keep your special memories close to your heart nd please look after each other. Take care and we will see you all up in Motuoapa soon.
Brendan nd Sue Brosnahan
Bev & Snow Pratt
May 7, 2021
Saddened to hear of the loss of such a rock in the Kapiti landscape - our condolences to the Goodman family.
Craig Taylor
May 7, 2021
Dear Helen Stan Lance Vaughan Merryann and family
We are very sad to hear of Rick‘s passing
I only have great memories of Rick
One of the nicest guys I’ve ever met in my life.
It was an absolute pleasure working for Rick and the family for so many years.
Rick will be sadly missed.
God bless you all.
Craig Taylor
May 7, 2021
Dear Helen Stan Lance Vaughan Merryann and family
We are very sad to hear of Rick‘s passing
I only have great memories of Rick
One of the nicest guys I’ve ever met in my life.
It was an absolute pleasure working for Rick and the family for so many years.
Rick will be sadly missed.
God bless you all.
Pauline Masters
May 7, 2021
Dearest Helen and Family
Am very sad to read of Rick's passing. The mighty Kauri has fallen. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time
Aroha Pauline Masters (Bryant)
Wayne Hoare
May 7, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the Goodman family.....
Rick always had time for a quick yarn and was immensely respected by our team and will be sorely missed ....Brownie, Wayne and the minitankers team
Alan & Mary Milne
May 6, 2021
Helen and family
It is with sadness that we learnt of Rick's passing.
We both have great respect for him having worked with him, both through business and along with him in his work as Chairman of Paraparaumu College Board of Trustees.
Please accept our sincere sympathy.
John and Annette Theyers
May 6, 2021
Hi Helen
Our most sincere condolences to you and the family.Rick was a very special man. Thoughts and prayers.
Stephen Burnett
May 6, 2021
Dear Helen and the rest of the Goodman family.
I was shocked to learn of Rick's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Rick was a truly exceptional man. He looked you in the eye when he shook (crushed!) your hand and his word was his bond. He had good old-fashioned values, was very family orientated and had a keen sense of humour.
I well remember a conversation I had with Rick some years ago. I asked him how the business was going. He replied that there wasn't much work in the pipeline but he quickly added that no one would be made redundant. Instead, a sinking lid policy would be invoked. This little story epitomises Rick he constantly put others first.
Rick would give you the shirt off his back if you asked for it.
He will be greatly missed.
Vicki Molenaar
May 6, 2021
So sorry to hear of Ricks passing. Rick was a very respected cousin of our dad (Ray Maher ) and family. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Shane Vicki Cherie (Maher)
May 5, 2021
Helen and family,
Very sorry to hear that Rick has left us. I have known him for over 60 years, and watched him go from milking cows to building one of the biggest roading companies in New Zealand.
My sympathy to you all. I regret I am unable to come down to the service.
Owen Butler
Arne Ganseman
May 5, 2021
Hi Helen, Stan, Lance, Vaughan, Marianne and the rest of the Goodman's family,
Our sincere condolences to all of you for the passing of Rick. Working with Rick was a real pleasure. He was very helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much for him. He will be sorely missed.
Arne, Gwyneth, Moya & Lars
Luke Lee
May 5, 2021
Great man, Great Smile, Great Family
We all know you'll still be watching over your wonderful family.
All the best from the PCL Team
May 5, 2021
Sincere sympathies to the Goodman family in the loss of Rick.A respected and iconic contractor who made a significant contribution to the industry and community.
Brian and Peter McGuinness
Marie BURN
May 5, 2021
Dear Helen and Family, I was sad to read of Rick's passing at such a young age, a great Family Man and someone you could rely on.Please accept our Sincere Sympathy Helen. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Love Marie & Jack BURN
Glyn Bateup
May 5, 2021
Hi Helen and all of the family,
It's been a long time since I've seen you all but I wanted to pass on thoughts and love from myself and all of the the Bateup's, if we could offer more than words we would gladly do so.
Family is what it is all about and you guys have it in spades.
Sincerely,
Glyn
Elva Peter Brown
May 5, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jess Blair
May 4, 2021
Hi Helen,
We popped in to view Ricks wheelchair and amazing car set up with my grandad just a few short weeks ago. I was extremely saddened to hear of his sudden passing! In the short time I stood talking to him I could tell his strong love of family & he talked so fondly about all of all his grandchildren.
Although we only popped in briefly, Rick really changed my grandads mindset that day. He went home & really has excelled since. The pep talk and the sheer motivation Rick showed that day was amazing. I was in awe with his determination & the way the two of you worked together.
Once again my sincerest condolences.
Kindest regards,
Jessica Blair
Marya and Roger Lanham
May 4, 2021
Our heartfelt condolences to Helen and all the Goodman whanau. A good man has passed on but the Coast is a better place for having the privilege of knowing him.
Marya and Roger Lanham
Mary and Ron Cook
May 4, 2021
Dear Helen and family, we were very sorry to learn of Rick's sudden death. He was a remarkable person and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Duigald Myers
May 4, 2021
Helen, Stan, Lance, Vaughan, Marianne and Families. So sad to hear of Rick's passing. Many fond memories of the good-natured bugger, always with a smile, on various earthworks projects over many years. The MATS team's thoughts are with you.
Emma Charman
May 4, 2021
Deepest sympathy to the Goodman family our thoughts are with you - Rick will be gratefully missed.
Diane, Matt and Emma Charman (9 Aston Rd)
Kane Mokomoko
May 4, 2021
Kia ora Goodman whanau,
On behalf of the Titahi Bay Amateur Athletics Club we offer our sincerest condolences for the loss of your Father/Grandfather.
Kane Mokomoko
Club President
Cameron Mexted
May 4, 2021
We were sorry to hear of the news of Rick passing. The construction industry will miss a leader who started at small beginnings to grow what Goodmans is today.
Our Steve (Mexted) passed away only last week also and so we know what you are going through. Both were fantastic gentlemen, hard workers and ran successful construction companies in Wellington. They will both be dearly missed.
Our sincere condolences
Jimmy McElwee
May 4, 2021
RIP Rick. Friend from many Years ago.
May 4, 2021
Deepest sympathy to the Goodman family.Janice Noel Williams.Jason Nigel Karl Graham.
Heather and Neil Chambers/Williams
May 4, 2021
So sad to hear of your great loss Lance and we are thinking of you and all of your family. Hold each other tight. Heather and Neil
Neil Brown
May 4, 2021
My thoughts to the entire Goodman family, you have lost a rock but the memories of a truly great man will live forever
May 4, 2021
So sad to have read the passing of you Rick,May you R.I.Paradise,(Whanau kia kaha)
FAMILY KEEP STRONG,safe & well.
DAVE & ROSE.Greenstone Concrete & Asphalt Ltd
May 4, 2021
Rest in Peace dear friend. You have been such a great soldier and will be so sadly missed. No more sessions putting the world to rights. Love always
Peter and Noeline Creighton
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