On December 22, 2023, peacefully at Middlepark Care Centre, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Kath for 60 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Mike, and Wendy and Peter Richards, treasured grandfather of Ally and Ross; Tommy, Brodie and Char, Paddy and Aimee, and Danny, loved great-grandfather of Morgan; Addy, and Jude, loved brother of Pat (UK), and the late Jean (UK), loved brother-in-law of Sheila and Warren Vance, and June Riches and their families. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Derek Hill, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private Funeral Service has been held.