HOCKING, Raymond Albert (Ray) Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Saturday 14 February 2015. Dearly loved husband of the late Lorraine and cherished friend to Meryl Morris. A wonderful father to Rosamunde and Bruce McLean, Patricia and Barry Gosper and treasured Grandpa of Jessie and Chris Chester, Ben and Vicky Cameron, Mark Gosper, David and Laura Gosper. Loved brother of Margo and Keith Sanders, brother-in-law of Bruce and Joan Dewe, Muriel, the late Gordon, Bill, Margaret and Ngaire, and long-time special friend of Audrey Hodson. Our thanks to Leone and the team of Hospice West Auckland. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice West Auckland would be appreciated. A service to celebrate Ray's life will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Wednesday 18 February at 3.30pm followed by private cremation.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 16, 2015.