On Saturday March 16, 2024, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 79 years. Loved daughter of Mary Richards (nee Buckley) and Frederic Richards, cherished family member, and friend to many. Warm thanks to the staff at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village for their care of Diane. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Diane Richards, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cats Protection League would be appreciated, and may be made online at cats.org.nz. A private cremation has taken place.