Beloved, respected and cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, confidante, mentor, motivator, inspiration and guiding light, Ray passed away suddenly but peacefully in his sleep in Australia on January 15th, 2025.
Ray had great respect and esteem for his friends and colleagues in the music, film & television entertainment industries, as well as the New Zealand wine industry, and a deep appreciation and love for the many fans around the world who were touched by his creative endeavors.
A force of nature and larger than life, Ray’s passing is a catastrophic loss to his family and they respectfully ask for ongoing privacy during this very difficult time.
A writer, musician, producer, creator, viticulturist, philanthropist and dreamer, Ray’s legacy lives on in us all and his music, works and projects will live on. Ray’s beloved Cloud 9 Screen Entertainment will continue, as will Tirohana Estate.
‘You cannot ignore the whisper of mortality that inhabits every fading sunset’.
His numerous other credits include the iconic series The Tribe (5 seasons of 260 episodes),
Atlantis High, Revelations -The Initial Journey, and The New Tomorrow
