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Raymond George "Kernal" SIMPSON

Raymond SIMPSON Obituary

January 29, 1957 - February 5, 2026

Suddenly at home. Loved partner of Wendy, sister Shirley, brother-in-law Tony and father to Oly, daughter-in-law Eva, stepfather to Shannon and Sonjae, and Poppa/Popcorn to Bradley, Blitz, Jessica, Nathan, Rocky. Fenna, Lulu and Willow. Loved uncle of Russell and Jen, and great-uncle to Frank, Roy and Lottie - Ray.

Treasured memories, forever loved.
Non Puls Estote.

A service to honour Ray's life will be held at The Pines, 50 The Esplanade, Houghton Bay, Wellington, 11.00am, Friday, February 13, 2026. Shuttle services will be leaving Princess Bay from 10.00am. To view the livestream or to send a tribute please go to lychgate.co.nz/funeral-notice/simpson-73700/ Messages to the family can also be sent c/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011.


Published by The Press on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Danny yiannoutsos

February 14, 2026

Rest in peace my condolences

Tony van der Lem

February 14, 2026

Our deepest condolences to Ray, his family and work colleagues, Ray was our property manager for our Wellington apartment for many years both Ray and his colleagues did excellent work on our behalf being both friendly and professional, Ray will be sadly missed. Clare and Tony van der Lem

Denise Apostolakis

February 13, 2026

Sending our sincerest condolences thinking of you all at such a sad time - we shall miss Ray may he RIP. From Stathe and Denise Apostolakis

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