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Raymond MERCHANT

Raymond John MERCHANT

FUNERAL HOME

Beth Shan Funerals - Taradale

371 Gloucester St

Taradale, Hawke's Bay

Raymond MERCHANT Obituary

MERCHANT, Raymond John (Dr). Geologist, Inventor and master of inappropriate wit, Dr Ray Merchant's ninth life expired on 30 October 2024 at Hastings Hospital, aged 72. Loving husband of Raema. Loving brother of Judy and John Robertson, and loving father, grandfather and whānau of Anna, Noa, and Kayty; Marilyn; Lauren, Tane, Amotai, and Lily-Raema; Philippa, Bryn, Holly, Jaydn, and Naiah; Erin, and Akash; Ngaire, James, Molly, Jojo, and Rosie. A celebration of Ray's life will be held in the Beth Shan Chapel, 371 Gloucester Street, Taradale on Saturday November 2 at 11.00am. Messages to the Merchant Family, C/o PO 439, Napier 4140.



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Nov. 1, 2024.

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Anne, The Orange Girl

November 2, 2024

Farewell, Slay the Rim, heroic goalkeeper of The Trouser Snakes.

Your great form in the goal mouth and lightning-fast responses were key to the legendary successes of the AU Geology Department's lunchtime soccer team.

Good times, fondly remembered.

Sincere condolences to Ray's family.

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