Peacefully, at Ripponburn Home and Hospital, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Trixi (Treasure), loved step father and step father-in-law of Hamish and Alyson and Jared and Katie. Cherished Poua of Maddi, Alice, Georgia, Luke and Jessica. Loved son of George* and Lucy Montagu*. Loved inlaws and outlaws of John* and Colleen*, Robert* and Lynne, Douglas* and Sue, Edward*, Marjorie and Ian. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held in St Andrews Anglican Church, corner of Donegal and Blyth streets, Cromwell, on Monday, November 2, at 11.00 am. A memorial service will be held in Hokitika at a later date. Family and friends are warmly invited to come together to celebrate Murray’s life. Special thanks to all of those who cared for and supported Murray over the last year. Messages to 5 Kohinoor Lane, Cromwell, 9310.
(*denotes deceased)
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Condolences Trixi and family, really sorry to hear this news.💐
Condolences Trix & family, sorry to hear if your loss
So sorry to hear this news, sending condolences and big hugs to everyone from the Breezes in Ross
Such a lovely man ,my sincere condolences to Trixie and all of Murray.
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Fond memories & fun times with Murray at St John’s. Thoughts are with you all.
Sympathy to Montagu family, Trixie & family; may our heritage values live on Murray. Thanks for all you did here in Hokitika.
Trixi & family sorry to hear of Murray’s passing.
May he rest in peace
Murray was in my class at HDHS. RIP Murray
Sincere condolences Trixi and family So many fond memories of a very caring and loyal friend. He will never be forgotten. RIP Muzza