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RICHES, Noel James

Born Friday July 26, 1946. Passed away Sunday June 16, 2019.


Loved husband of Denise for 49 years. Loved father of Cameron (dec), Stefanie, Jane and Adam. Loved Pa of Jaylan.

No more suffering, now at rest.

Funeral notice


Service

Friday June 21, 2019

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Noel James Riches will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Friday, June 21, 2019 commencing at 10:30 a.m.

The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.

Vigil Prayers will be offered at Mercy Place Chapel, Queen Street, Colac on Thursday, June 20, 2019 commencing at 3:00 p.m.

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  1. Deepest sympathy Denise and family. Regards Christine and a Peter King

    Christine King

    June 26, 2019 9:15 pm

  2. So sad to hear of noels passing, an honorable man
    RIP mate.

    Danny Barber

    June 24, 2019 11:53 pm

  3. Denise, Steph & Family. Deepest sympathies to you all. Noel was a strong beautiful man, with a great sense of humour. Always up for a joke! It was a pleasure meeting Noel at work then caring for him in his final days. He will be missed dearly. Thinking of you all. Love, Georgie xo

    Georgie Tillack

    June 24, 2019 5:15 pm

  4. Deepest Sympathy to Denise and family for the sad loss of Noel. My apologies for not being able to make it to his funeral.
    Jenny Gill

    Jenny Gill

    June 22, 2019 8:14 pm

  5. Dear Denise and family. We were so sorry to hear of
    Noel's passing. One of natures true gentleman. A dear and lovable friend of the Phillips family
    (Irrewillipe ) for many years. Thinking of you all.

    Geoff Barb and Judy Phillips

    Judy Barnett

    June 21, 2019 9:16 pm

  6. Heart felt condolences to you Denise and your family. An amicable gentleman.
    Sincere regards Paul, Helen and our families.

    Paul And Helen Theodore

    June 21, 2019 5:26 pm

  7. I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of our Noel. I feel your loss Denise. We need to believe both mum and Noel are in a better place. Love to the family.

    Sue Schram

    June 21, 2019 1:37 pm

  8. Dear Denise, Stef, Jane, Adam & Jaylan, Our thoughts & prayers are with you all Fond memories of times passed at peace now with Cameron, sorry we wont be at the funeral Denise will catch up when we get home, love to you all Lucy, Mike &Michael Washington

    Lucy Washington

    June 20, 2019 4:15 pm

  9. Dear Denise, Stef, Jane, Adam and Jaylan. May all your wonderful memories of a great husband, supportive Dad and loving Pa help you during this sad time.
    Special love to Jane.
    Our deepest sympathies and to you all.
    Love Amy, Len, Leah, Alana, Adam and families

    Amy Cole

    June 19, 2019 11:40 am

  10. Heartfelt condolences to Denise, Stef, Jane, Adam & extended Riches family.
    Noel will be greatly missed, so many laughs shared with his wonderful sense of humour.
    I will miss our chats about his farmlife at Irrewillipe and of course the footy.
    He always spoke so highly of his family.
    Rest in peace now Noel... My shifts at work just won't be the same without your wonderful smile there now, but the memories will remain forever.
    Melanie Drayton xxx

    Melanie Drayton

    June 19, 2019 9:02 am

  11. So very sad to read this news, our deepest sympathy to Denise and family from all at Heathers Swim School

    Heather Munro

    June 18, 2019 10:39 pm

  12. Loving thoughts to Denise and family on the sad loss of Noel. It was so good to have a great chat to you both last time I was down at Mercy visiting mum several months ago.
    We reminisced about the good times in our growing up years. Love Bev & Barry.

    B&B Higgins

    June 18, 2019 9:42 pm

  13. Deepest sympathy to Denise, Steph, Jane, Adam and Jaylan. Noel was a gentleman, wonderful husband and father. So glad I got to see you last week. I will treasure the chat and hold that smile close. Rest peacefully Noel

    Shellie, Brett Harty & family ❤️

    Shellie

    June 18, 2019 8:58 pm

  14. Denise, Steph, Adam & Jane .. my thoughts are with you all.
    Big hugs xox
    Helen Leonard

    Helen Leonard

    June 18, 2019 6:22 pm

  15. To Dear Denise, Stef, Jane, Adam and Jaylan so sorry to hear of your husband , father and Pop passing . A great man great neighbor many fond memories.
    Deepest Sympathy
    Chris, Julie, Ashley and Jeremy Minster ????

    Julie Minster

    June 18, 2019 6:09 pm

  16. So sad to hear that Noel has passed away.An absolute Gentleman in every sense of the word. Irrewillipe-Western ???? eagles,Colac &District community will miss a very determined man who just loved his family,sport & community. Deepest Sympathy To Denise and Family.R.I.P Noel. Love ???? the Finn Families.

    Brian & Gail Finn

    June 18, 2019 6:06 pm

  17. Deepest sympathy to Denise and family on the loss of Noel . A beautiful man taken to soon. thanks noel for the laughs , and football chats. I will miss your smiley face at work . Rip .

    Judy Swayn.

    Judy Swayn

    June 18, 2019 6:06 pm

  18. Deepest sympathy to Denise & family sorry for your loss
    Mark (Spike) & Rhonda

    Mark Colbourne

    June 18, 2019 6:06 pm

  19. Our thoughts are with Denise, Stef, Jane, Adam and Jaylan on the passing of Noel xx
    John, Tess, Declan and Jaxyn Dunlop

    Tess Dunlop

    June 18, 2019 5:24 pm

  20. Sincere sympathy Denise Stef Jane Adam and Jaylan Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Alan and Judy

    Alan &judy Mclachlan

    June 18, 2019 5:22 pm

  21. A courageous man who fought so long and hard to stay with his family and friends. Long will his example and patience remain with me.
    Deepest sympathy to Denise and Family

    Jim O'Brien

    June 17, 2019 8:52 pm

  22. Bye dear Noel. We will never forget the great times we shared. Love to Denise, Stef, Jane, Adam and sweet Jaylan.
    Love you Bob and Trish

    Robert Dorrell

    June 17, 2019 5:03 pm

  23. To dear Jane and family our thoughts are with you at this time Noel was a lovely and caring husband,dad and granddad from the Lang family

    Helen Lang

    June 17, 2019 5:03 pm

  24. Deepest Sympathy to Denise , Stephanie , Adam and Jane,
    as we celebrate an always happy and optimistic life lived by Noel cut all too short.
    Reunited with Cameron.
    Warren & Sue Riches and Family.

    Warren Riches

    June 17, 2019 4:55 pm