Raymond Lester John "Ray" Terras

TERRAS, Raymond Lester John “Ray”:

Passed away peacefully at Bupa Parklands, Christchurch, on Saturday April 25, 2026 aged 86 years.

Beloved husband of Lois for 64 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Greg and Diane, Margaret and Ray, Sarah and Rhys. Much loved Grandad to Braydon and Gabrielle, Sophie and Caitlyn, Rio and Delilah, and Great Grandpop to Oscar. Will be sadly missed by the extended family and many friends.

Many thanks to the staff at Bupa Parklands and Charles Upham Retirement Village for all their loving care of Ray.

In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made online via stjohn.org.nz. Messages to the Terras family c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148.

A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1.00pm followed by a private cremation.