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We mourn the tragic passing of Dr Ralph Saxe, GP and managing director at Radius Medical, The Palms, in an air accident on 23 January. Ralph was a very special man and a much loved part of our group. We send our love and heartfelt condolences to Joanne and all his family, and the team at Radius Medical, The Palms.

Ralph's contribution to the Palms and Radius Medical will endure; his personality and mana is embedded within The Palms.  He was a leader and innovator with great entrepreneurial drive, and a passion for general practice. Ralph immersed himself in the Radius community of practices and will be sorely missed.

Funeral information has now been released: click here.

A book of condolences is now open at Radius Medical, The Palms, 445 Ferguson Street, and online. Please send your message here.

Family statements

Dr Saxe's family have issued the following statements.

On behalf of Ralph Saxe's family in New Zealand:

"We would like to express our deep gratitude for the overwhelming support we are receiving from so many friends, colleagues and patients and the wider community both nationally and internationally. We are devastated by the loss of our larger-than-life, most precious family man, whom we will never forget.

With sadness and gratitude Joanne, Esleigh, Monique, Justin and Philnie."

On behalf of Ralph's immediate family in South Africa:

"It is with deep regret that we were informed of the tragic loss of our son, father and brother, Dr Ralph Saxe. Ralph was a rock to all; our idol, our hero and much loved by all who came into contact with him. No matter what Ralph pursued he did so with a passion, and his zest for life was unbelievable. A devoted father to his daughter Esleigh Saxe; a true family man like no other. As the oldest son we could not be prouder and the love he has shown to us, Esleigh and his siblings was an inspiration to us all. He lived life to the fullest. The void his loss has created in our family will be impossible to fill.

Ronald and Amor Saxe (parents), Clive Saxe (brother) and Leighshe Hodson (sister)."