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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 Nelson Mail on Feb. 10, 2026.

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