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OBITUARY: RICHARD HARTSUIKER
16 March 1982 – 27 July 2025
t is with deep sadness that we announce His influence extended beyond
the passing of Richard Hartsuiker, operations and he was a mentor to his
Ibeloved Operations Director at Vula team, inspiring colleagues and partners
Environmental Services. with his vision and professionalism. His
Since joining the company in 2006, passion for his work inspired others around
Richard was a cornerstone of the him and has left a lasting impression.
organisation, known for his exceptional Richard’s impact on the company is
leadership, humility and unwavering indelible and his legacy lives on in the
dedication to ecological restoration. landscapes he helped shape and in the
His leadership, integrity and devotion many lives he touched. He will be deeply
profoundly shaped the company and the missed by his family, friends and all who
lives he touched. had the privilege of working alongside
Richard dedicated his career to learning him.
the foundations of horticulture and We mourn his loss yet honour his
sustainable ecological landscaping. Over life, and remain committed to carrying
the years, he became a guiding force on forward his work with the excellence and
many projects across the Western Cape, integrity he embodied.
ensuring that Vula’s work was executed
with precision, professionalism and Deon van Eeden
ecological sensitivity and integrity. MD, Vula Environmental Services
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