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Stephen RAYNOR Obituary

RAYNOR, Stephen Craig. Steve passed away peacefully at home in Tauranga, after a short battle with cancer on 21 October 2024. Beloved husband of Johanna. Much loved father of Christian and Saskia, Nathan and Anna, Rachel, and Daniel. Grandad to Lily, Colton and Kylen. Cherished by brothers Neill and Grant, all his in-laws, nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Steve's life followed by interment of his ashes will be held on 29th October at 2pm at The Pyes Pa Crematorium Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Rd, Pyes Pa, Tauranga 3112. Live streaming link to view service https://share. funeral.stream/bTQzS.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 23, 2024.

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Luke and Amal in Dubai

October 30, 2024

Stephen was for me a partner in sharing the good news that Jesus is the Saviour of the world. His gentle kindly spirit was the perfect demonstration of his Master“s character, and was appreciated by all who hnew him. He also had a great capacity for appreciating the wonders of creation from dragonflies to birds and music too. I believe we will hear his cheerful laughter again in the new heavens and the new earth. Even as when he showed me that the bird i was trying to identify was in fact a water tap... thanks to Joanna and all the family for sharing the wonderful gift of Stephen. With love from Luke and the family in Dubai

Alan Raynor

October 29, 2024

Tanja and I were very sad to hear of Steve's passing and would like to extend our sincere condolences to Johanna and the family. Unfortunately we can't attend the service as we are overseas.
Over the last few days I have been reflecting on the great times we had growing up, particularly on shared family holidays with our cousins. Steve was always good company and we had similar interests.
It was also great to catch up with Steve and Johanna in Dubai and New Zealand later in life. The conversations were always interesting and entertaining.
Rest in peace, Steve.

Alan and Tanja.

Ali S. Almheiri

October 29, 2024

My sincere thoughts and condolences to Raynor family and Friends. I was sad when our old Eng. chairmen sent the news of his passing, suddenly a lot of fond memories surged, and tears ran down. Steve was not just my teacher. he was a friend and brother. He was mentor in collage and live as well. what I remember him by is his smile that never left his face. Gentle and calm as he greets us to classroom also when both of us have long conversations about life and Challanges. I remembered that Steve wrote complementing me for very Splichal award by the collage. He wrote very heart felt essay made me cry with happiness. and I won the award, but I was sad that he left the collage at that time I want to say to him "I won Steve". In my Islamic faith we say a man deed end by his passing only three will Continue after it. his good deeds, knowledge he left behind and a good child prey for him. as for these three he nailed well. Steve done great things, He left a great deal of Knowledge for us to use, and a great family will remember him always. I can say I was blissed to meet him in my life and lessons he thought me will be with me as well be sheared to pass down for generation to come. Thank you, Steve for becoming my teacher.
Stave will never be forgotten but he sorely will be missed.

Liam O'Sullivan

October 26, 2024

My thoughts and condolences are with the Raynor family at this time. I was fortunate enough to meet Stephen through his brother Neill. Such great lads. Stephen will be sorely missed.

Trish Egger

October 26, 2024

Very sad news to hear of Steve;s passing. Barry and I worked with Steve on the resilience project for TCC and he was such a great client to work for, A very nice and knowledgeable person, a huge loss to the engineering industry. Rest in peace Steve. Trish and Barry

Rhonda Gibbison

October 23, 2024

Accept my sincere condolences in your loss. Steve's parents were my dear friends.

Cindy Forsyth

October 23, 2024

I was fortunate enough to cross paths with Steve in his capacity as a Clever Buying Assessor and Mentor. Steve was firstly my Assessor when I completed the qualification and later a colleague when I became an Assessor. I will be forever thankful for his guidance, kindness and support! Thinking of Steve and all his loved ones during this difficult time.

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