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Raymond William "Ira" HAYES

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Raymond HAYES Obituary

On Monday, September 15, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, with his wife by his side. Dearly loved husband and companion of Teresa. Loved son of the late Alice and Raymond, loved brother of Marti (USA) and the late Dane, and Starri. Much loved brother-in-law of Rita and Dan, Lucia, Nolina and Howard, and Valerie and Tom. A loved uncle, great-uncle, and great-great-uncle of his many nieces and nephews.

Rest in peace

Grateful thanks to the staff of Cashmere View for their compassionate care of Ira. In lieu of flowers, donations to SPCA NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at spca.nz. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ira Hayes, PO Box 39001, Christchurch, 8545. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph's Catholic Church, Telegraph Road, Darfield, on Friday, September 26, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. To watch a livestream of the Requiem Mass, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Ira's obituary.


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Published by The Press from Sep. 20 to Sep. 24, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond HAYES

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Pauline Agnew

September 26, 2025

My deepest sympathy Teresa at the loss of Ira.
He was always a happy presence in the office.. A lovely man.
My thoughts are with you.

Ali and Karl Dodds

September 25, 2025

We send our deepest sympathies to you Teresa. We will always remember Ira as a true gentleman. His lovely, cheeky smile. A beautiful soul.
Our thoughts are with you.

Kevin Burns

September 20, 2025

Dear Teresa my deepest sympathy to you at the death of your wonderful husband. I have pleasant memories of my time with you both in Darfield.
May Ira Rest In Peace, and may God bless you Teresa in this time of sorrow and grief. My thoughts are with you during these days! Love Kevin Burns

Sandra Leys

September 20, 2025

So sorry for your loss Teresa, I will forever remember Ira skipping through the office when you both retired.

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Funeral services provided by:

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 Burnside, Christchurch 8053