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Anthony David "Dave" MURPHY

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Oaklands Chapel

500 Wigram Road

Christchurch, Canterbury

Anthony MURPHY Obituary

On April 5, 2025, unexpectedly, in his natural habitat of Greenpark, aged 58 years. Cherished soulmate of Antoinette, proud and adored Dad of Samara, and Carissa, 'Bestest Grandad' of Beau, and Max, eldest son of Tony and Helen, brother of Megan, respected brother-in-law of Darren, and Dayle. Dad of his fur-babies Basil, Butch, Murf, Marlin, and Lucky.

Dave, you have left us broken to bits, your presence in our lives is going to be sorely missed


Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Dave Murphy, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Dave's life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner of Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, April 11, at 2.00pm. Duck caller's welcome.


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Published by The Press on Apr. 9, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Geof and Jan Mckay Leeston

April 12, 2025

We will miss him he was one of those good buggers.
He dropped his load of wood off an we had the whole country sorted out in about 10 minutes .
Our Deepest Smithey

Jennifer Pope

April 11, 2025

David, a nephew, a big lad with a huge heart, who lived a colourful life that he and his family enjoyed. Bless you David, run free! You will be missed and remembered. Love and blessings Jennifer

Gerald and Dee Innes

April 11, 2025

Sending love to Dave´s family at this very sad time. We are sorry not to be able to join you this afternoon. Our thoughts will be with you.

Linda and Mike Bellamy

April 10, 2025

Very sorry to hear of your sad loss, Dave's presence will be missed around the district.

Donna Whittaker

April 10, 2025

Larger than life you will leave the biggest of holes. Love and respect Pete and Donger

Simon Manson

April 10, 2025

Thanks for the duck shooting and Fishing trips A Man that care for everyone and everything

Suzanne Pope-Mayell

April 9, 2025

Growing up with you as your youngest Aunty was a delight we made mischiefs together and we certainly laughed a lot! Happy memories to hold close sending love to your family you will be very missed Aunty Suzanne and Uncle Guy

Catherine Pope

April 9, 2025

Loved nephew and cousin to Catherine and her family. Condolences to David´s family, he will be sadly missed

April 9, 2025

Always loved son of Helen Warren (previously Murphy), and her husband Terry Warren. Also, very loved brother, uncle, Grandad, and friend to his extended family.

To live in heart we leave behind is not to die

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To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Lamb & Hayward Oaklands Chapel

500 Wigram Road Halswell, Christchurch 8025