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Rajan RAI Obituary

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Rajan Rai, aged 66, on Sunday 25th of June. Beloved husband of Sally. Adored father of Leela, Kishan, and Akshay. Cherished Papa to Louis. In lieu of flowers. All messages to the Rai family can be sent to C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. Rajan's wish was that donations be made to the Cancer Society and may be left at the service or bank A/C number 15 3942 0002505 00 Ref Rai. The funeral service will be held at Equippers Church, 94 Hurlstone Drive, New Plymouth, on Thursday 29th June 2023 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.
Published by Taranaki Daily News on Jun. 28, 2023.

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Sheevalee Patel Puttaswamy

December 6, 2023

Dear Sally ,
I often think of you all in New Zealand since my stay with the Rai family in 1993.... Wanting to reconnect I sadly have learned of the news of Rajan´s passing....
I am so very sorry. I will always remember his warmth and generosity very fondly and hope to reconnect with you all again sometime
With Love,
Sheevalee

Rose Taylor

July 10, 2023

So very sad to hear of Rajan´s passing. I have such fond memories of working with him many years ago at Buchanan Butler & Rai and also climbing Mt Egmont together. So glad we caught up briefly at the offices/cafe a couple of years ago. A really lovely man who I held in high regard. Sincere condolences and much love to you Sally and family for this significant loss. My thoughts are with you. May he rest in peace.

Guy Manktelow

July 5, 2023

Rajan was a true gentleman and I have very happy memories of watching the Soccer World Cup with him at his flat in Dunedin when New Zealand was playing albeit it losing.
Condolences
Guy

Megan Crawshaw

July 4, 2023

To Raj´s family, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time- I have such fond memories of Raj back 30 yrs ago - Hawera Courthouse days, such a gentle likeable guy, Megan Crawshaw

Ami Kohli

July 4, 2023

Dear Sally and Rakesh,
I just found out this morning of the sad loss of My dear friend Rajan. We had great times at law school and as flat mates. I am lost for words. May the good lord rest his soul in peace.
Ami

Viv Milner

July 2, 2023

Dear Sally & your beautiful family, Dear Sally & family, I am saddened to learn of Rajan's passing. Sharing your loss with sympathy and thinking of you all with special love. Luv Viv & family.

Irene Klenner

July 2, 2023

Am so sorry to have heard of Rajans passing.I know and your family will have many happy memories together. Condolences to you all.

Neil Goodwin

July 1, 2023

New Rajan for many yrs when I worked @ Hawera court as Bailiff. Always a very quiet gentle man who had a great respect for his clients & worked very had to achieve a good result for them. Such sad news for such a guy being young @ heart. My thoughts go out to all his family @ this sad time for you all.

Helen Southgate (formerly Day)

July 1, 2023

Remembering Raj (and his lovely smile) from his Dannevirke days working at Lloyd Dodson. Thinking of you all.

Usha

June 30, 2023

Dear Sally and Family, Rakesh and Family, Nishi and Family, Deepa and Family.

Our deepest thoughts are with you all. Sorry too hear of Rajan's passing . He was great man & friend to us when we were in Eltham. . Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Take Care Laxmi aunty , Usha, Bharty, Jaindra, Dilip and Manoj ( Ex Eltham)

Pramod & Farah Khatri

June 30, 2023

Dear Sally and family,
Sorry to hear of Rajan´s passing. Rajan was a dear friend from Otago University days. Our condolences to you and the family.
Pramod & Farah Khatri

Colleen Joyce

June 29, 2023

Sally I am so so sorry to read of Rajans passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all in this time of sorrow

Prabha Torrance

June 29, 2023

Dear Sally, Leela & Scott, Kishan, Akshay, Rakesh & family, Nishi & family and Deepa & family.
My heart hurts for you all. Rajan was an honourable man and his loss will be felt enormously amongst family, friends and the community.
My thoughts & prayers are with you in your grief.

Phil & Helen Gilmour

June 29, 2023

Sally, deepest sympathy to you and family at this sad time. So pleased to have said hello to you both in March when I was visiting Phil at HDU in hospital. Rajan was very respected as our Solicitor.

Judy Brown

June 29, 2023

I worked with Rajan in the Family Court jurisdiction and had great respect for his advocacy, his common sense approach, and his compassion. I was very sad to learn of his passing and send my sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

Raewyn Roebuck

June 29, 2023

To the Rai Family,
Sad news of a well respected man in all ways.
Thinking of you all, RIP Rajan.
Love Raewyn Roebuck

Berta Good (Anderson)

June 29, 2023

Very sad news to hear. Rajan was a very fair and just person and lawyer, we will miss him.
Condolences to the family and Rajan's work colleagues.
Berta Good (Anderson) and Family.

Janet O'Carroll

June 29, 2023

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you Sally, Leela and all your family. Treasure the memories.

Wayne and Margaret

June 29, 2023

Dear Sally and Family. We are very sad to hear of Rajan passing. We have very fond memories of him as a neighbour and you too Sally we became good friends. Love from Margaret and Wayne and family

Sushma Patel

June 29, 2023

To Sally, Leela, Krishan Akshay and the extended family I was deeply saddened to hear of Rajan´s passing
Heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you all
Let the memories you shared bring you strength at this time of sorrow.
I will always cherish time spent together in our uni days
Goodbye dear friend rest in peace
Sending you Love and Hugs
Sushma
Sydney

Kathy Best

June 28, 2023

Have fond memories of working for Rajan and Alec at Buchanan, Butler & Rai. Heartfelt condolences to you Sally and family. He was an awesome man. Thoughts are with you all.xx
Kathy Best

Geetha and Narayan Kutty

June 28, 2023

To Sally and family,
Our heartfelt Condolences.
We are so saddened to hear about the loss of Rajan Rai .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this sorrowful time. May his soul rest in eternal peace
Wishing you all peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Sending loving and caring thoughts your way.
Geetha and Narayan Kutty
New Plymouth

Joyce Hartley

June 28, 2023

To Sally, Leela, Krishan and Akshay, so sorry to read of Rajan's passing. Sending you all my sincere Sympathy.

grant vosseler

June 28, 2023

sad to learn of Rajan passing. He was a great lawyer and a very nice man.

John and lovie

June 28, 2023

To Sally and family a sad time rajan and I had lots of good times watching rugby and trying to make a colf club haver what a mess iam going to miss him condolences John and lovie

Peter and Katy George

June 28, 2023

Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you Sally and family.

Jenni Lindsay

June 28, 2023

Sally and family,
Sorry to hear this sad news. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kaye Collins

June 28, 2023

Sally, deepest sympathy to you and family at this sad time.

James and Louise Single

June 28, 2023

Sally and family,
Sorry to hear this sad news. Our condolences to you and the family.
James and Louise Single

Marilyn

June 28, 2023

Sally and family,
Sympathy to you all at this sad time of Rajan´s passing - may you have wonderful memories to treasure , with love and warmth forever in your hearts
Marilyn ( Mackays Unichem pharmacy) and Terry Walsh

Peter Joseph O'Dea

June 28, 2023

I am very sorry to hear this news, Rajan was a good friend and colleague in the Taranaki Legal fraternity both in court and socially. Deepest sympathy to family and friends,
Peter O'Dea
Christchurch

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