Rudolph Gordon (9 Jun 1951 - 2 Sep 2016)

A man with a big heart, full of profound wisdom gained from life lessons and ever so willing to teach, advice & share. He was able to bring humour & calmness into situations - making the saying "After darkness comes light" truly believable!

You will be missed, but we rejoice in the Lord that your sufferings are over and you are in a much better place, watching over your loved ones!

I feel very privileged to have known you & shared some quality moments.

Adios "Dre's Daddy", until we meet again?!

Love from the Owens & extended family.

Dearest grandfather,
Grand, a title you held so well and will carry on into the heavens.. No one could ask for a better individual to look up to as an example of a good hard working caring honest loving man, earth angle, the world needs more like you... I am so proud to be a part of your life line, it strengthens me to know your blood flows within my veins and comforts me when I feel your presence within my heart.. Now you rest in the eternal paradise beyond the kingdom gates, you have returned home and one day we will meet again until then you will always be in my prayers.. Love you dearly grandad, thank you for everything

Stacey, Tai, India & Bella
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Dearest Uncle Ruddy....... I will cherish the memories I have of you. You are my friend, mentor and Uncle. One of the most dynamic characters you could ever meet. He challenged and mastered many careers and always at the highest level. Uncle Ruddy taught me never to limit yourself. If you don't know how to do something, observe and ask questions from someone who does, they are human and no smarter than you, there is nothing you can not achieve when you put your mind to it.

I have often thought about when we would see each other again, planned out in my mind what we would do and how I could build on the amazing memories I have of you. Tease your brain for more answers in this thing called life. Beside my father, you are the only man I trusted with my life. I love you Uncle Ruddy...Until we meet again.
Rest in eternal peace.

Rudy's smile and lovely countenance left an impression on all who met and knew him. It was a pleasure to have known and shared some memorable times with him and his beloved Marie over the last few years. I will never forget what he said on my visit to the hospital shortly after he was diagnosed. He declared with a soft smile on his face that he was ready to meet the Lord whenever He called him. At this time of great sorrow let us remember that He is now at peace in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ whom he loved and gave his life to serve. Rudy you have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith and now you are at rest in the Eternal Arms of God till we meet again.

Didn't spend too much time with pastor Gordon
But the time we spent I realised I was in the presence of a Very wise man, funny, intelligent loving and very protective of his loved ones and God fearing
R.I.P Sir ??

How do you say goodbye to the most wonderful brother on earth? How do you fill those now empty moments with his quirky jokes. How do you stop the tears flowing from your eyes when your mind floats into the memories of time with your dear brother. Ruddy I will always hold you close to my heart.
I know you are at rest but I cannot hold back the feeling of wishing you were still here with me. Even as I write this message I cannot hold back the tears . God be with you till we meet again.

This is just too surreal. My favour uncle is not on the other end of the telephone. But I spoke with him only the other day and now....will these tears cease? Nice words, though precious and worthy are totally inadequate to explain the hole this has left. All I really hear my heart saying is 'wake up uncle', let's go home and talk as we used to, laugh as we want to and eat as much as we want too and live life. His was a good life.

We have all had to let him go in our own way. Mine is in one word, 'Goodbye' uncle. I can only promise to make you and dad (the two of the most important people life) proud and hope to see you again - but not yet!

My work must be finished, my impact in the world like yours, must be felt. I have taken the baton and using it to win the good race, fight the good fight, finish my course and have kept the faith and having done all, TO STAND! To my Uncle Ralf, We will meet in the heavenly to live ever with the Lord - A good hope in a hopeless reality. We rejoice together in a life worthy of celebration. Paul Gordon (Nephew)

Your smile and your laugh touches our heart.Thank uncle Ralph and RIP.

Pastor Rudy had a patience and a calmness that was so unique, he had a smile that would Melt your heart. It was an absolute pleasure to have shared time and space with this man, he had the ability of making you always feel at ease and lighting up the room. His confidence in God and love for God esecially throughout what may have been the toughest fight of his life inspired and reminded me tomorrow was never promised us, so make the most of life, make a good impression and live your life for the one who created you . He did all those things and more, so we'll done pastor Rudy your race is finished. Till we meet again.

Liz xxx

Rest in His Eternal Presence my Brother. Your labour is not in vain.

Rest in Peace Rev. You were one of tbe sweetest, funniest and friendliest men that I have ever met. I still laugh at 13 year old jokes and remember your powerful praywrs.
He guves His beloved rest. You may now sign of and enjoy your reward.
In love and thanksgiving
Rev Grace