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Raymond MENZIES Obituary

MENZIES, Raymond James (Ray) - Passed away at Maidstone Hospital on August 22, 2014, in his 87th year after a long battle with cancer. Husband of the late Margaret, and brother and brother in law of Myra and Lex McKinnon, Jack and Alice Menzies, Les and Betty Menzies, Don and Margaret Menzies (all deceased). A Rosary for Ray will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 7.00pm at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Main South Road, Sockburn. Flowers respectfully declined. Donations to the Cancer Society can be made at the Rosary or the Mass or posted direct to PO Box 13450, Christchurch 8141. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Thomas', Omarama, on Wednesday, August 27, at 11.30am followed by interment at the Hakataramea Cemetery at 2.30pm.

Published by The Press from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, 2014.

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Barbara Wheater

August 28, 2014

Ray you will always be held in such high regard by myself and my family. Rest in Peace.

Velda Keenan

August 26, 2014

I will treasure the happy times growing up in the Haka Valley and having Ray as a respected family friend. A wonderful man, so loved by all. Heartfelt Sympathy ....

~Velda Keenan

bill and joan sargeant

August 25, 2014

many years ago.a happy times

Tina Frayle

August 24, 2014

Uncle Ray, so loved by so many. You were such a major part of so many of our lives. Thank you for your good humour, kindness and generosity. I have amazing memories of having so much fun at Ahuriri Downs. I'm glad you are free from pain. God Bless.

Trish Blackstock

August 24, 2014

How huge is the heart that connects so many around this world. Know that you were and are loved forever.

Matthew Blackstock

August 23, 2014

God Speed Uncle Ray

August 23, 2014

MENZIES, Raymond James — Dearly loved Uncle Ray of all his nieces and nephews, Judy Garvey, Mike Menzies, the late Tony Menzies (all of Christchurch), Kay Morrison (Blenheim), Bill Menzies (Motueka), Ross Menzies (Blenheim), Jane Caley (Auckland), and Peter Menzies (Picton), the late Heather Nehoff (Kurow), Helen Howie (Nelson), Tony McKinnon (Motueka), Roderick (Rod) Menzies (Australia), Lyle Walsh (Nelson), Elspeth Wallace (Kurow), Donalda (Pip) Nicolson, and Glynn Greaves (Christchurch). Very special friend and “Uncle Ray” to the Blackstock (Omarama), Allen (Oamaru), McGarys (Mosgiel), and Spiers (Port Chalmers and Lake Ohau) families.
He will be greatly missed
May he rest in peace.

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