Mr Raymond Stanley Herman
Also known as "Ray"
28 June 1946 – 19 August 2025
Mr Raymond Stanley Herman
Also known as "Ray"
28 June 1946 – 19 August 2025
It is with heavy hearts we share that Ray passed away peacefully at Kaikôura Hospital on August 19, 2025, after a hard fought battle right until the end. He showed the grit and strength of a true trooper. Ray was the cherished husband and best friend of Joy, together building a lifetime of love and memories. He was a treasured father and father-in-law, a devoted grandad to seven and a much-loved great grandfather “Poppy” to eight with another precious great grandchild on the way. His love for his family was unshakable and he leaves behind a legacy of strength, laughter, and unconditional love that will never be forgotten.
“You will be sorely missed, but remembered always as simply the best.”
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all the doctors and staff at Kaikôura Hospital for their incredible care, with special gratitude to Doctor Trudie for her dedication and compassion throughout this journey.
All who knew and loved him are warmly invited to join us in honouring his life.
Notice by Gulliver & Tyler Funerals
Funeral service held at Donegal House
Tributes
Watching live from Auckland Sending all my love and condolences to nanny joy 🥹 and our Herman family what a beautiful celebration of our beloved family man ray stanley Herman who my daughters called (poppy) 🥰 thank you for always showing my daughters what true love is and thank you for all the beautiful memories you created with them 🥹🥹🥹 they will forever cherish those memories nanny joy sending all my love and strength you’re way much love 🥰 may you rest in love and peace ray ✨😘
Watching live from Australia, thoughts and feelings with you all. ❤️
To Joy and family Thinking of you all today and my heartfull condolences go out to everyone. Ray is a very special man and he is a devoted Husband, father, and a grandad to all. Ray is one in a million and they dont make them like that anymore. Rest in peace , i was so privileged to have known you,with all the love and respect you deserve 💙
Ray was a special man and will be sadly missed by his family, friends and the community. He has certainly left his mark, he was kind, funny and a good mate. Thinking of you Joy and family, wish we could be at the funeral on Monday, we know you will do Ray proud. With love Stewart Family
Sending much aroha to Joy and whānau at this sad time. Rest in peace Ray xx
Joy and Family Deepest sympathies to you all at this very sad time. He will be sadly missed. Take care Joy and will catch up when home xx
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