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Eric DAVIDSEN

Eric "Rico" DAVIDSEN

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Simplicity Nelson Funeral Directors

69 Haven Rd

Nelson, Nelson

Eric DAVIDSEN Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in his 97th year. Devoted husband to the late Alix. Dearly loved father to Pat and the late Joan. Father and father-in-law to Marc and Markus. Loving Grandpa to Scott and Emily, Maika, Ben and Sarah, the late Thomas, Hazel and Aaron, and Nicholas and Lydia. Great-Grandpa to Billie and Arlo. Loved brother-in-law to George and Eileen, and uncle to Anthea and Victoria. Rico was proud to be a life member of the Stoke Volunteer Fire Brigade. A Requiem Mass will be held at 11.00am, on Saturday, December 27, at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 204 Songer Street, Stoke. No flowers please.


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Published by Nelson Mail on Dec. 21, 2025.

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Jackie Cooper

January 7, 2026

It was an absolute pleasure to have known Eric, I shall miss talking with him.
My condolences to his family.

Danny Beattie

January 3, 2026

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. I have great memories working with Eric as a Stoke Volunteer fire fighter.

Lorraine Moffat

December 24, 2025

Remembered as a good friend of Keith and Thelma Wells through Stoke Volunteer Fire Brigade. Sending our condolences from the Wells family.

Clive Workman

December 23, 2025

Eric was one of the original drivers on the hospital courtesy shuttle, our thoughts go out to his family.

From the Shuttle trust and fellow drivers.

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Pauline Carson

December 22, 2025

Sending our condolences on the loss of Eric. He was a real gem and great neighbour to our brother in law John Ewan.

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Simplicity Nelson Funeral Directors

69 Haven Rd, Nelson 7010