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Raymond COATES

Raymond Gibson "Ray" COATES

Raymond COATES Obituary

Passed away suddenly 5 October 2025, aged 91. Dearly loved husband of Lynette. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jo-Anne and Mark, Malcolm and Debbie, Bronwyn and Bruce. Dearly loved grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Ray's life was held on 17 October, at the Omokoroa Country Estate. Messages may be sent to the Coates family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, RD 6, Tauranga 3176.
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Published by Waikato Times on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Steve Orr

November 3, 2025

Hi Joanne Mark Malcolm and Bronwyn and your families and of course your Mum
So sorry to hear of loosing your Dad
My memory of him was a really great guy who included me when we were growing up a long time ago
Thanks for the memory

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