Ray Ricardo (13 Nov 1950 - 24 Mar 2025)

RIP Ray . A true Gentleman, who will be missed xxx

Ray….you always made me smile every time we met at the Dehli Divan. Never a dull moment and you were always so proud of Philip and Aimee. I’ll miss your incisive comments and your presence will be deeply missed. RIP my friend. One of a kind.

Ray….you always made me smile every time we met at the Dehli Divan. Never a dull moment and you were always so proud of Philip and Aimee. I’ll miss your incisive comments and your presence will be deeply missed. RIP my friend. One of a kind.

There was a canvas I always said i liked in his shop and he took it down one of the days and give it me in the end! Always had a laugh in the shop, proper character he was! Rip ray, youl be missed my mate!

It’s not just me who will miss Ray. I’d say to my dog Honey, “haircut with Ray” Honey ran round the house barking and pulling at her lead, Honey loved Ray and he always welcomed us both. Cut my hair for as long as I can remember, always with a smile and some great jokes. Getting my hair cut will never be the same without Ray. RIP.

Ray cut my hair for years, always looked forward to going in there and having a laugh with him. He was caring and always asking about the family. Hall green in my memory was people like Ray that made it what it what it was. RIP Ray and true gentleman

Every now and again life just presents us with real gems, characters, people who shine bright and leave a lasting impression on anyone they meet, Ray was definitely one of life's true gems.

As a customer of his for over 20 years, you never just went there for a haircut. As soon as you walked in there was the banter, a beer out of his fridge, showing me the latest DIY project or whatever he'd bought to repair and up cycle, the dodgy dvds, his karaoke machine, playing ball with Roly and the god awful jokes I still repeat to anyone I meet to this day.

His love for his family, his dogs, his friends, the curry house, his holidays and his loyalty to his customers was nothing short of inspirational. The phrase 'One of a kind' is often banded about way too easily, but it couldn't be more fitting when it came to Ray. He lived life to the full and approached everything he did with vigour, enthusiasm, passion but most of all, a sense of fun.

Of course his loss will be most felt by his friends and family, but the community of Hall Green has lost one of its own too.

What a sad loss, what a character, what a man. You'll be sorely missed Ray.

RIP Ray, thanks for the curry all those years ago (even though me and your son in law were going to pay for it) you will be greatly missed

I’m so deeply saddened to learn of Rays passing. I knew him as a customer and a friend for over 35 years since he first opened in Hall Green.

He became a real mate and someone that would listen and listen when you were having a bad day and his advice was always spot on.

His jokes were terrible, but you still laughed because you knew every punchline and he created a wonderful atmosphere in his shop that resulted in the place being the ‘go to’ for so many.

He was a firm favourite among the Hall Green lads during the 90’s and 00’s and he will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.

My condolences go out to you Aimee and Philip. Your Dad spoke about you both often and with great pride. Take comfort that he was well respected and missed by many.

Farewell Ray and RIP mate.

Hi, I was Rays cousin we spent many years together at our Grans house in Earlswood, as you have said Ray had a wicked sense of humour and always a smile, he will be sadly missed.

So sorry to hear about lovely Ray . Mike & I have spent many an evening with Ray at the curry house . Even getting a lift home as we live a few doors down , listening to his music blasting in the car . Our frequent visits to Deli Divan will never be the same . We shall miss him not sitting in his usual seat .
. A good honest gentleman . We will miss him loads
RIP Ray xxx 😘

Ray, thank you for over 40 years of jokes, mick taking, precision haircuts and counselling. RIP mate.

Kind regards,

Paul (flat top) Timmins

Ice cream mam ray sorry you loss the bet l will miss you at the car boot you mad one of life’s character buy friend

From one Terrier to another
A pleasure knowing you Ray