Ray Hollis

Sadly, we announce that Ray died at Burwood Hospital on May 12, 2025, aged 79 years. He was the loved son of the late Eric and Una Hollis (Waihi), and loved brother of Marilyn Parker (Waihi). Ray was the precious husband of Jean, and loved and loving father and father-in-law of Shane Hollis and Sarah Dunning, Peter and Ira Hollis, Mark Hollis and Tracey Alexander, and Deborah and Darrin Hector. He dearly loved his grandchildren Jack, Timothy, Ben, and Kathryn; Alex, and Zach; Scarlett; Rakaia; and his bonus-grandsons Louie, and Cosmo. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ray Hollis, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A funeral service for Ray will be held at St Timothy’s Anglican Church, 46 Kendal Avenue, Burnside, on Monday, May 19, at 11.00am, followed by a private burial.