Aged 38 years.  Loved husband of Catherine and loved special Dad of Danielle.  Loved second son of Cheryl and Neil and brother to Mark, Michael, Christopher, David, Susan and their families. Messages to the Atkinson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Richard will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday February 21, commencing at 10.30am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium..