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RATTRAY: Hamish Alexander

Date of passing: Monday, 29 June 2026
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Friday, 03 July, 2026
Service venue: Faith City Church - 127 Springvale Road Whanganui

Passed away suddenly Monday 29th June, aged 47.
Cherished mokopuna of Wikitoria and Boyce Te Mana.
Dearly loved son of Leona Te Mana and Ronald Rattray.
Much loved brother of Dennis, Juanita, Alana (dec), Karina, Helena-Jane, and Clayton.
Cherished nephew of Rangiora (dec), Lhamia (dec), Kereama (Kerry) (dec) and Richard.
Beloved cousin of Brandon, Troy, Delanea (dec), Leanne, Dareen, Eli, Shane, Sara-Lee, Kylie, Casey, Kerry, Alicia, and Deliah.
Treasured uncle and grand-uncle.
Beloved husband of Michelle.
From Thursday 2nd July 2026, Hamish will be resting in the May McGregor Lounge at Dempsey & Forrest, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui.
Whānau and friends are warmly invited to come, spend time with him, share memories, and pay their respects.
A celebration of Hamish's life will be held at the Faith City Church, 127 Springvale Road, Whanganui, on Friday 3rd July 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.
All who knew and loved Hamish are welcome to join us as we honour and farewell him.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

 
Margaret Calman on 02-07-2026 04:09 PM
R.I.P Hamish, condolences to Hamish beautiful wife and his siblings spread your wings and fly to your TUPUNA'S and aroha mai to the Rattray whanaus, God bless whanaus and keep safe and love each other.
Margaret Elizabeth Theresa Calman
John & Marie LOVE on 02-07-2026 08:53 PM
To Hamish's wider family we are so sorry to hear of Hamish's passing, he was one special person who has left special foot prints within our hearts.
Sorry we can't share the day with you, but will be praying for you all.

God Bless
John & Marie Love
Shannell Eparaima on 02-07-2026 09:50 PM
My deepest condolences to Michelle Lee, Darren, Sara Lee and whanau.
I've only known Hamish (James/Jacob/Israel) for a short time. He smiled so nicely when I added his other names.
He was very quiet, with the biggest smile both in church and mentoring class.
I'm very sad for you all to lose the man you all loved.
I apologize for not attending any his tangihanga, but keeping my bugs away from you all.
May you all know the comfort of Holy Spirit as He wraps His presence, His love and His tenderness around you all, in Jesus precious name. Amene
Charles Simon on 04-07-2026 09:52 AM
My love goes out too you cousin Hamish and to Auntie lee and whanau, sorry for the lost, I will Miss you my cuz, until we meet again, love from the Haimona whanau of Kaiwhaiki Pa, I got the message late.
John Rattray on 04-07-2026 05:10 PM
RIP Hamish. You are at peace now. Love from Uncle John, Aunty Kerry (Ronalds brother and sister) and the wider Rattray family.
Raymond Townsend on 15-07-2026 01:12 PM
RIP Hamish.
I met Hamish back in the early 2000s out Kai iwi he used to visit the Rogerson's where I worked on rangitautau east rd.
Over the years Hamish and I ran into each other and formed a lasting friendship.
He worked out at Broadview where I also worked.
Last I saw him he had contacted me after buying a sea kayak he knew I also had a kayak and we were going to arrange a time to both go out.
I beautiful man with a beautiful heart I send my love to the family.
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