Raymond Rakeimarumaru HOPA

Raymond HOPA Obituary

Passed away peacefully on 21 February 2026 in the warmth of his home in Gordonton, with Nan Vera by his side. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Nanita and Wana, Jason and Carmen, and his late son, Aaron. The best Koro to all his moko. Koro will lie at Hukanui Marae, Gordonton, from 9.00am today, Monday 23 February. A service will be held at Hukanui Marae, Gordonton, tomorrow, Tuesday 24 February at 10.00am.

Nau mai, haere mai e te iwi.

All communications to the Hopa whaanau through Ray's moko, Grace 0279638064.

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Published by Waikato Times on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Cole family

Yesterday

Sending Aroha from our whanau to yours at this sad time May Ray rest peacefully Eric and Bev xx

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Elaine Tu ui

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Very sad to hear this news. Deepest sympathy to you Vera and whanau.
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Rachelle Gee

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Rest easy Ray. We will always remember you as a friendly, lovely man of Gordonton. Sending love to Vera and family. Rachelle Ecclestone and family xxxx

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