Passed peacefully on February 11, 2025, in his 91st year. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley. Adored father and father-in-law of Carolyn and Steve, Kaye and Murray. Cherished Grandad of Reuben, Georgia, Daniel, Ellen, Carl, Jodie and Celine, and Great-Grandad of Jeffrey, Walter and Sybil. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Society and St John's would be appreciated. The family wish to thank the staff at Ultimate Care Karadean and Oxford Medical Centre for their amazing care in Ray's final months. A service to celebrate Ray's life will be held at Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane, Rangiora, on Thursday, February 20 at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream (and video archive thereafter) will be available for viewing at
www.gulliver-tyler.co.nz/obituariesMessages to the Johnstone Family, c/- PO Box 33, Cust 7444.

Published by The Press on Feb. 15, 2025.