Beloved north butcher dies of Covid-19
“He would always treat the clients’ kids to biltong and droëwors. Children and clients absolutely adored him."
A well-known and popular businessman in The Orchards passed away this week after battling with Covid-19.
Richard Nolan (57), owner of Richard’s Vleismark, died in hospital on Monday evening.
His wife, Kleintjie, said Nolan became ill end of last month and tested positive for Covid-19 on July 1.
“Some days he was very sick and other days he was doing better,” said Kleintjie.
“He had all the worst symptoms like a cold fever and sore chest.”
Last week she rushed him to hospital after his oxygen levels fell dramatically.
“At some point his oxygen level fell to 35%,” Kleintjie said.
Normal pulse oximeter readings usually range from 95 -100%.
On Monday evening, Kleintjie received the dreaded call from the hospital saying Nolan had died.
“We are absolutely heartbroken. Our two kids and grandchildren are left with a great big gap in their hearts.
“Richard was so very loved by all who knew him – friends and clients alike.”
Kleintjie described her husband as an “outdoors” man with a “genuine caring personality”.
“Richard would often feed stray animals. He had such a big heart and love for people and nature. He would always treat his clients’ kids to biltong and droëwors. Children and clients absolutely adored oom Rich.”
Kleintjie said Nolan’s legacy and name will live forth as staff at his butchery will continue to strive and fill his “big shoes”.
A memorial service for Nolan will be live-streamed online. Details on when the memorial service will take place will be shared on Richard’s Vleismark Facebook online platforms.
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