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Ros RAYWARD Obituary

Peacefully in Timaru on Sunday, November 16, 2025, aged 81. Loved wife, best friend and cherished companion of Richard for 59 years. Ros was truly the wind beneath my wings. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Penny, Bridget and Peter, Stephanie and Greg, and Nan Nan of Jacob, Matt, Isaac, Gustav, Zora, Pippa, Alex, and Josh. A private family farewell will be held.


Published by Timaru Herald on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Mike and Denise Hunter

December 6, 2025

Ros opened her heart and home to us when we visited New Zealand. Her kindness will live with us forever. May your cherished memories help you at this very difficult time.

Jan Curtis

November 23, 2025

Sad news to hear. Condolences & lots of love to the family.

Lynne and Nigel Frost

November 23, 2025

So sorry to hear of the passing of Ros. She was a lovely lady who always treated us with kindness. Hugs to you all and may your memories help you through this sad time.

Ness Apes

November 20, 2025

Aww Mr Raywsrd. So sad to read this. Wrapping you all up in a big hug She is one woman who I will never forget, she was so kind to everyone. Much love to you all

Neil and Isobel McKinnon

November 20, 2025

Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were ; they are now wherever we are
St Johannes Chrysostomos
Thinking of you Richard

Joan and Trevor McGowan

November 19, 2025

Our condolences to you Richard and your family on the passing of Ros. We have fond memories of our days with you at Air Safaris. Our sincere thoughts are with you at this time.

Sue Mehrtens

November 18, 2025

Tim, Penny, Jacob, Matt and Isaac. Thinking if you all at this sad time. Love. Sue.

Jill and Pete Maxwell

November 18, 2025

We were saddened to hear of Ros passing and wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you Richard and your family. When we first took over Tekapo Services in 1976 Ros was one of the first local customers who we met and we have many happy memories of her over the following 40 years.

Sheila and Bill

November 18, 2025

Our deepest condolences to Richard and all the family. We will really miss Ros. R.I.P. Rossi

Sheila Preston

November 18, 2025

Our deepest condolences to Richard and all the family.Ros was a beautiful person and will missed. R.I.P. Rossi

Debbi-Kaye Gardner

November 18, 2025

Thinking of you all during this sad time..I will never forget the help Ros gave me when I was a new mum with a very sick child. She was an amazing lady..Rest in peace.. kind regards Debbi-Kaye & Brian Gardner and family

Hayley Barnes

November 18, 2025

Hi to Rayward family, you have lost an amazing lady, I enjoyed all the times and occasions over time up here in Clarkville. Love and thoughts to all the family xoxo

Lesley Jeffries

November 18, 2025

Richard and Family. So sad to hear of the passing of Ros. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Rest in peace Ros.
Russell and Lesley

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