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Jozef RYK

1936 – 2026 · Canterbury

Died 18 June 2026Posted 28 June 2026

26.4.1936 - 18.6.2026

Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Loved husband and best friend of Judie. Loved father, father-in-law and grandfather of Adriaan, Jenny and Louise and Travis; Merryn, Damian, Nikki, Milla and Kiara, Christopher, Cathy, Braeleigh, Rhiannon, Leahna and Makayla; Carolyn, Warren, Alex and Quinn; Stephanie, Jeff, Bronte and Jethro; Shaun, Brenda, Georgia and Grace. Loved special friend of Richard, Aiko and Hannah, Victoria, Paul, Emma-Louise and Connor, Andrew, Chantel, Oscar and Jasper, and Takako. Messages to the Ryk family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the medical staff at Ashburton Hospital and Radius Millstream for the care and compassion given to Jo. Jo has suffered much during his life, tragedy, and family who remain absent from his life, and now this lovely man is finally at rest. At Jo's request, a private cremation has been held.

Arranged by Paterson's Funeral Services

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