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Raymond "Jonesy" JONES

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Raymond JONES Obituary

Formerly of Runanga Butchery - Passed away peacefully at Dixon House, Greymouth after a brave and courageous battle, surrounded by his loving family on June 12, 2024, aged 77. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Jennifer, adored father and father-in-law of Gary and Julie, Donna and Gary Hegan, Marilyn and Michael Latta, Raeleen Smith and Benjy Ware, Anthony and Dionna, and Aiden and Jae Thompson and family, much loved Grandad of Nerissa, Sharni, Juan, Blair, Nathan, Ginnia, Liam, Yana, Flynn, Arve, Aidan, Bethany, Caleb, and Zoe, loved Great-Grandad of Aleigha, Taige, Reef, Rosalie, Greta, Theo, Jayden, and Dahlia-Rae, loved brother of David, Billy, and the late Ann, Aileen, Joy, Jean, Frank, Peter, Johnny, and Barry, and a loved brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend of many.

~ Forever in our hearts ~
A Runanga legend laid to rest.


Messages to 6 Fernhill Place, Karoro 7805. Flowers respectfully declined, donations to St John would be appreciated and can be made online at stjohn.org.nz or at the church. A service to celebrate Ray's life will be held in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Tainui Street, on Wednesday at 1.00pm, followed by cremation on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.


Published by The Press on Jun. 14, 2024.

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Allan Boote

September 10, 2024

To Jenny, Gary and family,
Please accept my sympathy for your loss of Ray.
My late father, Ian Boote (Bootey), knew Jonesy for decades, always enjoyed a chat and a laugh at the butcher shop.
He used to cut us the thickest fillet steaks ever!
R.I.P.

Debbie guy

June 19, 2024

Sorry to hear of Raymond passing all our love Debbie and Wayne and Chris and Kaye Guy

Tania Thomson

June 19, 2024

So sorry to hear of Rays passing , thinking of you all at this sad time ....... May he Rest in beautiful Paradise
Paul and Tania Thomson

Nancy Woolhouse

June 16, 2024

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Nancy Woolhouse (Cumming)

David and Catherine Pengelly

June 16, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Murray and Marie Olson

June 16, 2024

To Jenny and family, Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Mary and John Sturgeon

June 16, 2024

Dear Jenny and family,
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Raymond. Please accept our very deepest sympathy in your sad loss.
May you, your family and friends find comfort in each other and the memories you share.
Sincerely
Mary and John Sturgeon.

Mike Cross

June 15, 2024

Deepest sympathy to the jones family at this sad time
Mike and Barb Cross

Kate Fairhall

June 15, 2024

To Jenny, Gary, Donna and all the Jones clan. So sorry for your loss. Ray was a great bloke, with a lovely wife and family. Sending loving thoughts and condolences to you all. Rest in perfect peace, Ray.

Ian and Elle Buchanan

June 14, 2024

Our condolences to Jenny and family

Renee Panapa (nee Saunders)

June 14, 2024

So sad to read this. Ray was in my class at school and was such a fun, cheeky chap. Condolences Jenny and Family.xxx

Linda

June 14, 2024

It was a privilege getting to know you and caring for you

Wayne McSorley

June 14, 2024

RIP condolences to the family, Wayne McSorley

Diane Pizzato

June 14, 2024

Deepest condolences to the Jones family. Jonsey was such a top bloke, lived by many. RIP Jonsey, a Runanga Legend.

Jolene

June 14, 2024

Sending my love to use all. Rest in peace to the Best butcher ever.xx Love Jolene Blance

Clare Crowley

June 14, 2024

Heartfelt deepest sympathy Jenny & Family.R.I.P Jonesy

Gaelyn Watson

June 14, 2024

Our sincere Condolences to Jenny and the Jones Clan. "The maker of the best smoked savs" Our deepest sympathy from Anne, Gaelyn, Cristan & Nathan Watson. Have a beer with Peter once through the Pearly Gates.

Jane

June 14, 2024

Oh Jennifer. I am so so sorry to hear about Ray. I cannot believe it. He was an awesome guy. My heart goes out to you and all your beautiful family.
He always had a joke and was a great dart player and I will always remember you both dancing up a storm.
Thinking of you all x


Jane Georgeson (Taylor)

Bernadette & John Olsen

June 14, 2024

Sending our deepest sympathy! Thinking of you all at the sad time and sending truck loads on LOVE and BIG HUGS xx One amazing,full of life character who will surely be missed xx from Bernadette & John Olsen Australia

Lynne Brown

June 14, 2024

Very deepest sympathy fond memories.
Lynne Brown (Dunollie)

Helen O´Dea

June 14, 2024

My deepest sympathy to all the family at this difficult time - so many loving memories to remember of a great family man & friend to many. Love Helen O´Dea

Mel Higson

June 14, 2024

Ray you were one of dad's old school mates & will be sadly missed.
You were the best butcher.
Jenny & family sending loads of love & our deepest condolences from All the Higson family.

Raylene and John Scalmer

June 14, 2024

Sympathy to you all

Jim howden

June 14, 2024

Thinking of you all at this time
Jen and jim

Jakh

June 14, 2024

One of my 'Dart Heroes' of the 70's. Condolences to your family Jonesy - RIP.

Yvonne Lawson (Duke)

June 14, 2024

So Sad to read this. Grew up with Ray in Runanga. Deepest Sympathy to Jenny and all his Family. . Yvonne Lawson (Duke)

Joel Murdoch

June 14, 2024

Ray was a friend of my late Grandfather Earl Murdoch. Always enjoyed talking to him. Very funny guy. My sympathies to the family.

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