Passed away on 17 September 2026, aged 65. Adored husband, soulmate and best friend of Lizette; devoted father of Hayden and Sasha. Much-loved son, brother, and uncle to his extended family.

In accordance with Ray’s wishes, a private cremation will take place.

A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at the Tauranga Yacht Club, 90 Keith Allen Drive, Sulphur Point, Tauranga, on Sunday 4 October 2026 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Waipuna Hospice Tauranga would be warmly appreciated.

Messages may be sent to the van Beek family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, RD 6, Tauranga 3176 or on hopefunerals.co.nz.