Passed away on 23 September 2017 peacefully in Auckland. Wim, loving husband of the late Sue, much loved husband of Helen. Loving father of Emma and Mark and father-in-law of Stuart and Elise. Devoted "Poppa" to Ben, Sophia, Caroline, Scarlette and Spencer. A celebration of Wim's life will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, cnr Macville Road & Dee Street, Mt Maunganui, on Friday 29th September at 1 pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Cancer Society NZ P.O. Box 1081 Tauranga or can be left at Wim's service. Sincere thanks to the staff at Aria in Epsom. All communications to ‘The Rijkse Family' c/o 25 Ninth Avenue Tauranga.