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Reverend Raymond William "Ray" SALISBURY

FUNERAL HOME

Hope Funerals Christchurch

27 Amyes Road

Christchurch, Canterbury

Raymond SALISBURY Obituary

(RNZVNR 816006). Beloved husband and soulmate of Jean since 1956. Loved father of Karen, Vivienne, Iain, Rosie, and their families. Cherished "Gumps" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sincere thanks to the staff at Radius St Allisa Rest Home for their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charities Ray supported. A service will be held at St Saviour's Anglican Church, Templeton, on Friday, February 27 at 1.00pm, followed by burial onsite and light refreshments at the Templeton RSA. Live-stream available.

"Surely your goodness and love will follow me all of the days of my life...."


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Published by The Press on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Kathryn Macgregor

Yesterday

Awww RIP sir. Wonderful man and many condolences to his loved ones. I cannot make the service please accept this as my condolences. Thinking of you all.

Kathryn Macgregor, RSA.

Brian Sutton

Yesterday

RIP Ray forever remembered for your kindness and caring

Frances

Yesterday

Hello Jean.
Sorry to hear the passing of Ray, my thoughts are with you during this sad time, RIP

Sarah

Yesterday

Hi Jean. I am very sorry to hear that Ray has passed. May God Comfort you Jean.
I will let William know. Ray was a man who followed Jesus with all his heart. When I saw him he was very welcoming. May God bless and Comfort you all. Love from Sarah Thompson.

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jim findlay

Yesterday

Sorry to hear of rays passing . Our thoughts are with you . Jim and Sandy Findlay

Christine and Wayne Keith

Yesterday

Sending our love to Jean and families such a bright sunshine who taught us so much .R.I.P

Margaret Mahan

Yesterday

Sincere condolences Jean and family. Many memories of times at St Saviour´s Sydenham with choir, the antics Ray and Arthur got up to, and social gatherings, as well as at St Peter´s. I was at your wedding so have known you for a long time. Memories are precious. With love and prayers.
Margaret

Maureen Bestenbreur

Yesterday

So sorry to read about your Dad, we are thinking of you at this very sad time. The treasured memories you will hold in your hearts.

Maxine Saunders

Yesterday

Sending love and blessings to Jean and family.What a great man, I am forever grateful to ,as he prayed for me for 13 years to become a christian.Great man of faith.Now with his lord and saviour.Maxine and Malcolm.

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Hope Funerals Christchurch

27 Amyes Road Hornby, Christchurch 8042