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Murray WASON

2026 · Canterbury

Died 12 August 2026Posted 16 August 2026

Peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, in his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Loved father and father-in-law of Lois, Karen, Dene and Steph, and Sandy. Grandfather of Rowena, Rosa, Anna, Emma, and Laura. Great-grandfather of Tyler and Boston. Special thanks to the hospital staff at Charles Upham Retirement Village for their compassionate care of Murray.

Messages to the Wason family c/- P O Box 10345, Christchurch 8145.

A celebration of Murray's life will be held in the Tawera Memorial Hall, 5655 West Coast Road, Springfield, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, commencing at 1.00pm. Burial at the Kowai Pass Cemetery thereafter.

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Kowai Pass Cemetery

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