Cudgegong Valley History Project

DEATH. MRS D. RICHES. The death occurred at her late residence, Mudgee street, Rylstone, In the early hours of Wednesday morning, October 31, of the late Mrs. D. Riches, a very highly esteemed and respected resident of the Rylstone district. The deceased lady was 78 years of age and spent the greater part of her life in the Rylstone and Mudgee districts. Endowed as she was with a beautiful disposition, the late Mrs. Riches had a large circle of friends, and her life was full of usefulness. She was a true and kind neighbor and a loving mother. She is survived by a large family, six sons and five daughters. David, Lue; Robert, Camboon; William, Rylstone; Jack, Campsie: Albert, Mogo; Herbert, Wallerawang; Mrs. A. McDonald, Mrs. A. Halpln, Mrs. E. Farrar, Mrs. J. Black, and Mrs. O. Wyldes, all of Rylstone. The funeral was conducted the following day, the remains being taken to the Church of England, where a short service was held, and then to the Rylstone General Cemetery, and laid to rest. The Rev. R. Douglas officiated at the graveside, Mr. J. B. Simpkins, of Kandos, conducted the funeral arrangements. To the bereaved relatives the deepest sympathy is extended. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 November 1928, p. 30. Obituary Sophia Riches

In Memoriam RICHES. - In loving memory of my dear mother and our grandmother Sophia Riches, who passed away October 31st, 1928, aged 78. ‘She never failed to do her best, Her heart was kind and tender; She patiently worked for those she loved, And left all to remember.’ Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Agnes and Alfred Halpin, and grandchildren, Rex, Jack, Kenneth, Winifred and Leslie.

RICHES. - In loving memory of our dear mother, Sophia Riches, who passed away at Rylstone Oct 31st, 1928, aged 78 years. ‘We are lonesome here without you, And how sad we are today, Our life is not the same to us , Since dear mother passed away.’ Inserted by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Francis and family, Rylstone.

RICHES - In sad but loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, who passed away October 31, 1928. ‘As the years come and go, dear mum, we will always think of you.’ Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Ethel and Ernest Tarrant and grandchildren, Esme and William.

RICHES - In loving memory of our dear father, David, who passed away May 20, 1925; mother, Sophia, who passed away October 31, 1928, and ber, William, who passed away October 21, 1929. ‘In love and memory we picture their faces dear, and beautiful to know they are sleeping here, Awaiting God's heavenly call.’ Inserted by Jack, May, and grandchildren, Sydney.

RICHES - In loving memory of our dear, mother and grandmother Sophia Riches who passed away on October 31, 1928, aged 78. 'Words cannot say how we miss you, Deep down in our hearts there's a pain; God only knows how we miss you, As we battle along life’s lane, But a voice keeps gently saying, My dear children be good and true, ?? of life’s great battle, I’ll be watching and waiting for you. Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Elsie and Oscar Wyldes, and granddaughter, Lee. Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 30 October 1929, p. 10. In Memoriam Sophia Riches

OBITUARY Mr. Alex McDonald, of Hill View, Glen, Alice Road, after a long illness passed away on June, 21, at 3 a.m. He is survived by a widow, eight sons and one daughter (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Friday 28 June 1929, page 15).

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

OBITUARY The death is reported from Rylstone of Mr. W. Riches, a highly respected resident of the district. The dreaded pneumonia was the cause of death.

Mudgee Guardian, Wednesday 28 August 1929, p. 6. William Riches Obituary