(MNZM)
24 March 1932 – 11 February 2026
Loved and loving son of the late Herbert Ernest Bennett and Edith Eileen Bennett. A service to honour Ray's life and his service to the South Canterbury Community will be held at St Mary's Anglican Church, 24 Church Street, Timaru, on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Timaru Cemetery for anyone that would like to attend. Flowers are respectfully declined, but donations to the Anglican Parish of Timaru St Mary's Church may be left at the service. A livestream of the service is available, please email
[email protected] or call 03 6862148. Any enquiries regarding the service or any other matters, please contact Ken Grave at Gresson Dorman and Co, Solicitors of Timaru.

Published by The Press on Feb. 21, 2026.