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Murray VARCOE

Murray James VARCOE

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Mainland Funerals

40 Harper Street

Timaru, Canterbury

Murray VARCOE Obituary

Passed peacefully on December 31, 2025, at home, after a hard fought battle with cancer aged 78, in the loving arms of his wife of 56 years, Sue. Loving father and father-in-law of Brennan and Bonita; and Lana. Beloved Grandad of Chantelle, Shannon and Brodie; Jazz and Piper; and 5 great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Gordy (D) and Maureen; Yvonne (D) and Tony; David and Karen, and Russell and Alison. Work mate and friend to Chris. A special heartfelt thank you to the friends from church and the District Nurses who supported Sue through Murray's illness. A service to celebrate Murray's life will be held at 2.00pm, on Monday, January 12, at the Life Church, Timaru. Messages c/- Mainland Funeral Services, PO Box 4041, Highfield, Timaru, 7942.

Returned to be with the Lord, and in his words:
"Preparing their room with a view",
and patiently awaits his true love, Sue.


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Published by Southland Times on Jan. 3, 2026.

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David Newman

January 8, 2026

In same class with Murray and Gordy ,Dad used to go crook as I would go down ten acre road to visit and come home with a box of chickens . R I P Murray .

Garry & Paula Squires

January 4, 2026

Sue, we are so sorry to hear of Murray's passing. we have some very fond memories of you both and the times spent 'back in the days' but knowing he is now home with Jesus and at complete peace, that we are grateful for. Sending much love and hugs x

Keith and Barbara Leighton

January 4, 2026

Sue and family very sorry to hear of Murrays passing our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .May god bless you all

Joan & murray

January 3, 2026

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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Judy Gregory

January 3, 2026

So sad to read of Murray's death. I have fond memories of a really good bloke who loved his family & his Lord. My thoughts & prayers are with you Sue & your family at this difficult time.

Jeff & Barbara Low

January 3, 2026

Sue, Brennan and Bonita and Lana and all Murrays extended family, please accept our sincere condolences at the passing into glory of Murray. Not having had contact for some years now his passing is quite a surprise but also brings back some great memories from the old Bethel days. May you all continue to know the comforting presence of God's Spirit and the sure knowledge that we know where "dear old Murray" is for eternity. Love Jeff & Barbara Low.

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