RICKWOOD, Peter John

Born on October 20, 1960. Passed away April 17, 2025.

Passed away unexpectedly.
Loved son of Barbara and Frederick (both deceased)
Loved brother of Gary and Fiona, Leanne (dec) Mandy and Fred.
Loving husband of Sue.
Proud father of Kerry and Scott, Joel, Jessica and Nathan, Aaron, Sarah & Lachlan
Adored Poppy to Liam, Millicent, Luca and Eli
Forever in our hearts.

Peter John, you were my rock and my grounding place.
Your heart was big and you always showed up to lend a hand.
We had so many adventures together – I loved ‘doing life’ with you!
My heart breaks at your passing.
Always your Susan Jane.

Dad/Poppy
Heartbroken. We will cherish our memories, love and remember you always.
Kerry, Scott, Liam and Millie x

Rickwood, Peter John
Loved brother/brother-in-law of Gary & Fiona, uncle of Emily.
Words are few, thoughts are deep. 
Cherished memories we will always keep.

Loving brother/brother-in-law of Mandy & Fred.
Uncle to Terry, his family & Grant.

Dear Uncle Pete,
Gone too soon, thinking of the family at this time.
All our love, Michelle & Dan & families x.

Funeral Notice
Saint Michaels Catholic Church Church Street, TraralgonView Map
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Peter John Rickwood will be offered at St Michaels Catholic Church, Church Street, Traralgon on FRIDAY (May 02, 2025) at 11.30 am.

Private cremation.

Peter’s service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please click here.

Restricted parking: street parking will not be available on Kay Street between Breed Street and Church Street due to a community event.

Please allow extra time to find parking and walk to St Michaels.
Tributes
  1. Dear Sue and family. So sorry to read this sad news. I have fond memories of you and Pete during my days in Manny’s with your lovely family. He will be greatly missed as I know you all loved him dearly. Take care. Merilyn Chadwick

    Merilyn Chadwick (Nuts Plus) April 21, 2025
  2. Condolences to Sue, Sarah and your entire family on the sudden passing of Peter. Love chatting to him at netball whilst we watched the girls play.. deepest sympathy to you all.
    Karyn, Daniel, Maddi and Kelsey Reed.

    Karyn reed April 21, 2025
  3. Dearest Suzy, we are shocked to learn of Peter”s sudden passing and pass on our condolences to you and all of the family. So many fond memories spent together with you both. Your heart will be breaking, take care dear friend.

    Glenys & Brian Peck April 21, 2025
  4. To Sue and family,
    holding you all warmly in our thoughts and prayers at the unbelievable loss of your beloved Peter.
    Words seem so inadequate.
    Much love, the Jackiw Family. Xxxx.

    Colleen Jackiw April 21, 2025
  5. My thoughts are with all of Peter’s family, I have good memories growing up together with Peter and Leanne in Yallourn North
    Years later we caught up and always a pleasure to chat with Peter,

    Roma Hall April 21, 2025
  6. I’m so very sorry to see this Sue. We had only just ran into you both at the plaza, talking about your wonderful trip to Alice Springs. My absolute heartfelt sympathy to you, Sarah and all your family xx

    Julie Brogan April 21, 2025
  7. Dearest Sue and all the family

    Our thoughts and prayers to you all at this unexpectedly difficult time. Peter was such a great friend and always there for anyone that needed a helping hand. We will miss him and treasure the memories of so many adventures together.
    Our love to you all

    Anoesjka, Nick, Michael and Alicia

    Anoesjka Connolly April 21, 2025
  8. Thinking of all the family with much love at this sad time. Alma Glover.

    Alma Glover April 22, 2025
  9. Dearest Sue and families, we were so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Peter .So many good memories of working with Peter, he was always the first to put his hand up to help. A good friend,
    Ken ,Denise Allen and family,

    Ken and Denise Allen April 22, 2025
  10. So sorry to hear this sad news. Deepest sympathy to you Sue and the family.

    Martie and Noel Courtney April 22, 2025
  11. Dear Sue
    Losing your husband is just so difficult, your rock and lifelong partner. Cherish the beautiful memories of times shared. He will live forever in your heart. With love, Gayle Rodda 🩷

    Gayle Rodda April 22, 2025
  12. A true gentleman. One of the nice guys. We are just crushed. Sending all our love to Sue and family.
    Rob and Annette

    Rob Colman April 22, 2025
  13. Our deepest sympathies to Sue and the family. Pete was definitely an all round good bloke. We can’t believe he is gone so suddenly and unexpectedly..

    Judi and Martin McLaughlin April 22, 2025
  14. We were both shocked & saddened to hear of Pete’s passing. To Sue & families please accept our most sincere condolences at this sad time, our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Love, hugs &kisses from Heather, Gidge & family

    Gidge, Heather Fabris April 23, 2025
  15. Dear Sue & Family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time, so many beautiful memories of your travels together RIP peter.

    Lyn & Barry Kennedy April 23, 2025
  16. Sue and family,
    so sad for your loss,
    Such a shock
    it was only last week we were talking about caravans and work adventures.
    Deepest condolences
    Kevin and Janeene Wolfe

    Kevin Wolfe April 23, 2025
  17. Condolences and prayers 🙏 May dear Peter Rest In Peace 🙏🙏

    Fr Aju April 23, 2025
  18. Forever a happy, chatty man. We only smile when we think of Pete… much love to all of you at this time and always.
    Thinking of you from Mel, Glenn, Lily, Cohen , Ava, Ruby and Mila

    Melissa campbell April 23, 2025
  19. My heart is broken for you all, ill forever cherish the memories we have together, forever my second family, love you all so much xo

    Alice Mills April 23, 2025
  20. Sue and family.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this extremely sad time. We still can’t fathom this news. Our travels will be cherished and remembered for the fun, food and laughter we had together.
    Pete was always up for a good joke and a chat about his family and ours, making sure others were ok and ready to lend a helping hand if needed.
    Rest in peace Pete 🙏 🙏
    Massive hugs to all.
    Andrea, Tharren and Connor Kennedy and Elsa Brown.

    Tharren Kennedy April 23, 2025
  21. Love and hugs to you all from our family to yours 💕💐

    Lyn zalesiak April 23, 2025
  22. Dear Sue and families, sending my condolences and love to you all. What richness Peter brought to everyone who knew him. May your loving memories be stored as treasure in your hearts, to ponder and cherish in your times ahead.

    Bev O’Brien April 23, 2025
  23. Dear Sue and family

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this tragic time.

    Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of such great sadness.

    Cathy and Danny Blackford

    Catherine Blackford April 23, 2025
  24. Heartbroken for you all 💔
    Fly high Peter 🕊️ and look over your beautiful family protecting and guiding them always 🤍
    Love and strength to you all to help ease your pain at this time.

    Julz, Carl, Luella and Ivanna Baldock Xx

    Julianne Baldock April 23, 2025
  25. To Sue and family,my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to you all.

    Jenny Bland April 23, 2025
  26. A truely genuine soul taken way too soon. Our thoughts are with the great span of people Peter blessed with his kindness & as always a lengthy chat. Sue, we can’t fathom the loss of your best friend & all of the family whose hearts have an empty void with his passing.
    Much love from our hearts to yours.
    Nell, Justin, Ella, Sophie & Phoebe

    Fothergill Family April 23, 2025
  27. Dear Sue and family, Rob and I and everyone at the clinic are heartbroken to hear of Peters passing. It’s hard to believe especially having just seen you both such a short time ago.
    We will miss his warm smile and friendly nature and the genuine way he connected to everyone around him.
    Sue, we know that you and the kids and grandkids were the centre of Peters world and we send you all so much love at this sad time.
    Regards Rob and Annette Colman

    Annette Colman April 23, 2025
  28. Oh Sue the news of Pete’s passing is still so hard to believe. He was a great man whose love for you and his family was so obvious. He would do anything for anyone – whether that be get a coffee or cook 500 pancakes on Shrove Tuesday because you asked him to! I will miss seeing his smiling face around school, but know he is smiling down on you and the kids every day. May your endless memories help ease your imaginable pain.

    Louise Trewin April 23, 2025
  29. To dear Sue and family
    Our love and prayers are with you all at this sad time .
    Such a friendly, cheerful gentleman who will be sadly missed by all!
    Thinking of you all
    Belinda, Ian, Flynn and Baxter

    Kennedy Family April 23, 2025
  30. Dear Sue, Kerry, Scott, Joel, Jessica , Nathan, Aaron, Sarah, Lachie, Liam, Millie, Luca and Eli and families , we are so sad and very sorry to hear of the tragic news of your very dear husband,father, father in -law and poppy. We love you all, and have been constantly thinking of you all at this very sad and tragic time. Our sincerest and deepest sympathy to you all! Always remember the happy and fun times together, and hold them closely in your hearts.
    All our love Maria, Trevor, Jemma,,Raul,Daphne and Sylvester.

    Maria Carlson April 24, 2025
  31. Dear Sue,
    Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

    Rodney, Christine, Olivia & Nicolas Gilham

    Christine Gilham April 24, 2025
  32. Sue and families
    Sincere condolences on the loss of this
    loving man Peter , much loved husband
    father and grandfather. You and your
    family have been constantly in my thoughts
    Love and prayers .
    Chris Glaubitz and family

    Christine Glaubitz April 25, 2025
  33. To Sue and family … our deepest sympathy and condolences on Peters passing …. Out thoughts are you with
    Love Di and Sophie Booker

    Dianne Booker April 25, 2025
  34. To Sue and Family,
    Our deepest sympathies on the sudden loss of your beloved Pete. A devoted husband, always ready with a warm hug and a coffee in hand, he was truly a good bloke—taken far too soon. May your cherished memories and your faith bring you comfort and strength in this time of sorrow. X

    Michelle Coates and Bronwyn Wallace April 25, 2025
  35. Sue, Kerry, Scott, Liam, Millie, Joel, Jessica, Nathan, Aaron, Sarah &Lachlan.
    Sending all our love, compassion and hugs after the unexpected loss of Peter.
    We know the shock of your loss is immense and unbearable, we wish you all the time and strength to process your feelings and the ability to continue to live on with His memory.
    All our love, Michelle and Naomi x

    Naomi webb April 25, 2025
  36. Sending lots of love and hugs to you on the passing of your beloved Husband Dad and Pop ,may his memory live on in your hearts forever. Xxx

    Diann Mills April 26, 2025
  37. To Sue and family,
    It is still hard to believe that Pete won’t just pop around to check in or help in anyway he can . Have a chat, share a coffee and pop off again !
    Pete , a devoted husband, father and Grandfather. A true Gem !
    Cherish the beautiful memories and experiences you all had together. He will always be remembered fondly.
    Love and Prayers. Xx
    Bronwyn Power

    Bronwyn Power April 26, 2025
  38. My dear cousin Suzy “Wong” and Family
    We were shocked and saddened to hear that you suddenly lost your beloved Peter ❤️ Treasure and remember all the fun happy times you and the kids spent together on your wonderful family holidays… Sending you all our love prayers 🙏 and strength. From your cuz Sharon Geoff & Family XOX 💋

    SHARON WALKER April 27, 2025
  39. Dearest Sue and children,
    We really have no words to express our sadness for you and just want you to know we are praying for you all and especially for the peaceful repose of a beautiful soul. We have no doubt you will move forward counting your blessings every single day. Thinking of you at this extremely difficult time.
    All our love
    Pamela, Sebastian, Rafael and Gabriel Pinel xxxx

    Pamela Pinel April 27, 2025
  40. Dear Sue,
    We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Our love and thoughts are with you and all your family on the loss of your loving husband, Peter.
    He lit up your world when he came into it, cherish all the memories you made together.

    Julie and Steve Cooper. xx ❤️❤️💐

    Julie Cooper April 27, 2025
  41. To Sue and Family
    So sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. Peter and I had been work mates for many years, he was a great member to have of your team, always willing to help and to share his expertise to people who were new at rigging and scaffolding. RIP Peter.

    Carl Stanley April 29, 2025
  42. Dear Sue and Family. Our deepest sympathy on the sudden passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have created together. Our thoughts are with you all..xxxx
    Gillian, Paul and family

    Van Iwaarden Family April 29, 2025
  43. To Sue, Jessica, Aaron, Lachlan, Sarah, Kerry, Joel and the beautiful grandchildren.
    Sending all our love and prayers.
    We are thinking of you all during this very difficult time.
    xxxxx

    The Scholes Family May 1, 2025
  44. Peter, you were an old school kind of guy. Something very unique in this day and age. I respected you so much for your values and the way you warmly accepted and treated everyone with respect. No matter what. I will really miss having you around. Thanks for all that you did. May the Lord’s light shine forever on you. You will always be remembered by us. Love you. RIP.
    Gina, Anthony & Rohan xo.

    Gina Symonds May 1, 2025
  45. Dear Sue. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We were very sad to hear of Peter’s passing. Love and prayers Louise & Tom Bermingham.

    Tom & Louise Bermingham May 2, 2025