Dominic Robert Raphael Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dominic Robert Raphael (Rangiora, South Island), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 13, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Dominic farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Dominic is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Joanne; his children, Ana, Christian and Sian; and his parents, Lawrie and Gloria.
A rosary will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the St Mary & St Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Chevier Centre (41 Victoria Street, Rangiora 7400, New Zealand). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at the St Brigids Catholic Churchyard.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated, and may be made online to nursemaude.org.nz.
