With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our father, Anthony Peter Golding Rive (Tony), who after a battle with non Hodgkin's Lymphoma died peacefully in his sleep at Te Hopai Home and Hospital, on 3 December 2023 aged 75.

Tony was a highly talented and respected professional musician who for 40 years, played double bass in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Wellington Symphonia and through his music, brought beauty to the world.

Beloved by his family, he was the youngest brother of Haydn and Carolyn, father to Marcus, David and Emily, a grandfather, uncle and brother in law who will be sorely missed.

Special thanks to Trish and the amazing team at Te Hopai, who cared for Tony over the last few weeks. Your attention to his needs over this time has been greatly appreciated.

The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support. Messages for Tony's family can be sent c/- PO Box 14-366 Kilbirnie, 6241 or left in Tony's tribute book on this page.

Tony's funeral service will be held at Wellington South Corps, 4 Normanby St, Newtown, Wellington on Friday 15 December at 10.30am followed by refreshments.