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Murray ALLISON

2026 · Canterbury

Died 15 August 2026Posted 20 August 2026

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Rosemary and much loved father of Jane, and Tim. Loved brother of Ronald, Brian, Geoff, Jean, and Graeme. Special thanks to the staff of Christchurch Hospital for their exceptional care of Murray. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Murray Allison, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Backcountry Trust – supporting Aotearoa's Backcountry Heritage would be appreciated and may be made online at backcountrytrust.org.nz/donate.

A service to celebrate and remember Murray's life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, August 21, at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.

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