Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at St. Helenas Care Centre. Dearly loved husband of the late Maisie Rathgen. Loved father and father-in-law of Eleanor and the late Graham Hepburn, and David and Lynne Rathgen. Cherished grandfather of Laura and Katherine Hepburn, and Nick Rathgen, and step-grandfather of Tom and Michael Woods. Messages to the family c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A Celebration of the life of Royce will be held at St Andrews Church. 160 Main Road, Redcliffs, Christchurch, on Wednesday, February 11, at 2.00pm.