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Maurice ELDER

2026 · Canterbury

Died 14 July 2026Posted 18 July 2026

Peacefully at Timaru Hospital, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026; aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Pat. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Malcolm and Sonya, Bev Williams (Brisbane), Gary Williams (dec), Ken and Aong Williams (Thailand). Treasured grandad and great-grandad of all his grandchildren. Special thanks to the Timaru Hospital Medical Ward staff for their special care of Maurie.

A service to celebrate Maurie's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Tuesday, July 21 at 1.00pm. A livestream of the service is available, please email office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call 03 6862148.

Messages to: the Elder family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.

Arranged by Aoraki Funeral Services (Timaru)

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