Professor Harvey Richer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Professor Harvey Richer (Montréal, Québec), who passed away on November 13, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel Richer and Lillian Richer; and his parents-in-law, Otto Glevitzky and Jolan Forbes. He is survived by: his wife Klara Richer; his children, Samantha (Adam Bretholz) and Aaron Richer (Rebecca Hersant); his grandchildren, Lillian, Mira Bretholz and Asher Richer; and his siblings, Stephen Richer (Janine Smith) and Susan (Ron Wener). He is also survived by his family, colleagues and dear friends.
Contributions in his memory can be made to the Professor Harvey B Richer Astronomy Development Fund (https://phas.ubc.ca), which will receive donations towards a new observatory to be situated on the roof of the Hebb Building on the centre of the UBC campus.
