After a long fight against cancer, our dear friend & brother Ray went home to Jesus. In Ray’s words, he ‘transitioned to heaven’ and he is now “on the other side of the veil” rejoicing to be reunited with his beautiful wife, Jan, and joining the throng gathered in worship and praise to the King of Kings!
Ray was born on May 1, 1946 in Paia Hospital, Paia, HI. He was the fourth son of Jacob Ten Sung Mau and Charlotte Kaloke Gibson. He is survived by two sons: Bruce Lamar Mau of Germany and Jason Thomas Mau of Oregon. He is also survived by three brothers and three sisters: Jacob R. Mau (Sharon) of Kula, HI, Richard H. Mau (Carla) of Reno, NV, Russell H. Mau of Pukalani, HI, Janice K. Baisa of Makawao, HI, Mililani Kiesling (Danie) of Wailuku, HI, and Noelani Cheeley (Rob) of Kula, HI.
Ray graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1964 and furthered his studies in Business Administration at Woodbury University in Burbank, CA. He was not able to complete his degree because he was drafted in to the Army and served four years.
Ray was gifted as a teacher, a public speaker and in leader development. He was employed in diverse occupations throughout his life. He was a limousine chauffeur in Hollywood, CA and was a favorite of Luciano Pavarotti and other stars. He worked for the US Federal Government at the Haleakala Observatory at the Institute of Astronomy as a computer technologist for a number of years on Maui, HI. Over the years 1975 – 1988, with a few moves to and from Hawaii, he studied at the University of the Nations Kona and later served as house parent with his first wife, Vicki, for young students. Later as an alumni he continued his involvement and ministry at U of N Kona after the break up of his marriage. He met Jan Chapman, from Victoria, BC, in 1987 and they married May 14, 1988. They were married and lived in Victoria for 31 years until Jan’s death from cancer in 2019. Ray became a Canadian citizen in November 1996. While living in Victoria, Ray worked for several ministries: Human Resources, Transportation, BC Human Rights Commission, and Ministry of the Attorney General. His job descriptions ranged from: planning analyst, marketing consultant, and staff development advisor. Both Ray & Jan had a heart for reconciliation and restoration ministry and traveled to the nation’s capitol as part of Victoria contingent whose aim was to encourage leaders to recognize the need to admit and make apology for past injustices to First Nations people in Canada. Ray also traveled to New Zealand with a team from Hawaii to meet with descendants of native Hawaiians who had brought the gospel to that land and to encourage the unity of the Pacific Islanders in their oneness under the One True God. He was also involved in a Hawaii statewide crusade led by Daniel Kikawa (author of Perpetuated in Righteousness and God of Light, God of Darkness) on March14, 1998 where local Christians met at selected sites (temples or ‘heiau” known as sites of human sacrifice) and prayed at a specific hour praying and proclaiming the Power of God as greater than the power of evil and darkness and claiming the sacrifice and shed blood of Jesus to break the stronghold of Satan over Hawaii …prayers were answered and a mighty outpouring of blessing and miracles occurred. Such was Ray’s passion for the Kingdom of God.
Ray’s life verses were Jeremiah 29:11-13: “For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.”
Ray has left a legacy most of us could only dream of. He has powerfully impacted so many people’s lives in his short time on earth. For those of you who have had the privilege of knowing Ray and of time with him, you will know this.
One of Ray’s recent passions was seeing the legacy of Jan live on.
Rather than flowers or anything, here is a way that Ray would love for you to be a part of their legacy: https://victoriahospice.org/sweethearts-connected…/
“For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Phil 1:21)
We miss you Ray, and we can’t wait to see you and Jan again … “on the other side of the veil”!
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Louise (Bromley) Jewell
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Sabina Bromley Dear Loved Ones of Ray and Jan,
I awoke from a dream where I saw both Ray and Jan at their home. It was one of several I’ve had since the fall. I then looked up and see that they have, indeed, been reunited. Wishing you much love and peace as you adjust to them not being here on this side of the Veil.
With care,
Sabina
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Phil and LindaBeth Greet Our condolences to each of you in this time of loss. We will miss our visits with Ray, listening to his many varied stories, passionate insight and prayerful wisdom.
We loved him and Jan dearly. They are missed. Til we meet again!
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Bob and Anne Hazen Thank you Ray for being a part of our lives. You ere a special friend. See you soon. RIP
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Dawna Thank you for the impact you both have had on our family’s lives. We love you Ray & Jan! We will miss you tremendously. I, Dawna, will miss our email chats back and forth. I have printed them out and will refer to them often. Til we meet again! (And you’d better brush up on your tennis .. you know we have another match coming!)
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Ann Cooper Condolences to the family. Keith and I remember Ray and Jan well and we were blessed to know them, even if we haven’t been in contact for sometime. May Jesus keep you in His Care. They are rejoicing together in Heaven, and probably dancing with our dear Dad and Mom, Knud & Inga Andersen! Praying for comfort and strength, Ann [and Keith Cooper]
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Tina Andersen My thoughts and prayers are with Ray’s family! I had know Ray and Jan for over twenty years serving them haultain fish and chips! They both were very special to me in many ways that you will never know! I rejoice that they are together but I also morn for your loss. Yes there are tears but there is great happiness also he has joined Jan and now they are together forever!
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Diane Nadeau Dear Family and Friends of Ray,
Jacques and I are extending our prayers to you all as Ray has transitioned from this life to the next. Ray has impacted our lives in such a beautiful and positive way and we will forever keep Ray and Jan in our hearts and prayers. When I first met Ray, I thought Ray and Jan were in a new relationship, their love for each other was so earnest and genuine (I thought, I want ‘us’ to love ‘that’). Soon after, Jan and Ray prayed for us to find a home and after their heartfelt prayers, three days later, our home was revealed to us. Once the home was purchased, Ray offered to Bless our property, and together we planted gold stakes with carefully wrapped scripture to dedicate ‘our land’ into God’s care. Ray lived his spirituality and this has echoed into every aspect of our conversations and time together. I wanted Ray’s family to know that in a very short amount of time, my husband and I have learned a lifetime of wisdom and love from this Soul-full man. Words of wisdom once heard: Ray is now more alive than he has ever been!
With appreciation, Jacques and Diane
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Kathy Jenkins I am glad you could be with him at the end of his time here and the beginning of his time there. Oh, what a day that was, to enter into God’s glory!
Ray and Jan were there for me during a very dark time in my life. Words cannot express my gratitude for their love and friendship. What a joyful celebration we will one day soon have when we are reunited with dear friends and family like Ray and Jan.