Murray Philip Stratford

22nd November 1942 - 6th July 2025
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Interment and Committal service 10:30am at Waikawa Cemetery, 439 Niagara-Waikawa Road
Thanksgiving Memorial service 2pm at The Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill - Waiau Room
Friday 11 July 2025, 2:00PM

STRATFORD, Murray Philip:
It is with great sadness, yet relief that we announce Murray's passing at Peacehaven Dementia Unit on Sunday 6th July 2025. Much loved husband of June and dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sheryl and Richard, Nathan and Kate, Nick and Daniella. Adored Grandad of Matthew, Tim, Amelia, Noah, Zoe, Kate and Sarah.
Special heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Peacehaven.
An interment and committal service for Murray will be held at 10.30am on Friday 11th July at the Waikawa Cemetery, 439 Niagara Waikawa Road, followed by a thanksgiving service to celebrate Murray's life in the Waiau room at the Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill at 2pm.
Messages to June Stratford at 21 Meadowstone Drive, Wanaka 9305 or to Murray's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Messages

Murray
Thanks for the memories and help over the years you
Will be missed by all
Bruce and Alison YORKE, Cromwell
I only got to meet Murray and his beautiful wife june through my husband teiwiroa smith.te always said they were his 2nd family.his white family.lolalso the Joker as they well know.i would just like to thank Murray and his family for there generosity and kindness towards te and myself.my thoughts are with you all.Rest in peace Murry and hit Te up for all the food he must have consumed at yours and June's.
Dianne Smith, Invercargill
To June and Family, While saddened to read of Murray's passing, given his declining health issues, sometimes these events become a blessing in disguise. Our thoughts are with you all as you remember a much loved husband, father, and grandfather. May your combined memories of sharing your lives with him, help sustain you all through the times ahead.,
David and Joy Hughes, Alexandra
Very sorry to hear of Murray's passing June, he was a true gentlemen. Our thoughts are with you all & relieved to hear Murray is at peace.
Scott & Chris McKenzie, Fortrose
To June and the family, please accept our sympathies on the loss of Murray, each of you will have good memories of much happier times.
A good Southland bloke.
Judy and John Buchanan , Mosgiel
Deepest sympathy June and family
We have had some great times together and now he is at peace
Sorry I can’t be at the service
Ann McKenzie
Ann McKenzie, Invercargill
Thinking of you all. Kindest thoughts. Sympathy to all, lots love.
Faye Martin, Invercargill
Thinking of you all at this sad time
Uncle Murray was true gentleman and very well adored by all the had crossed his path over the years
Rest in peace
Hugs to you all xx
Maree Stratford/Nadi, Indonesia
To June & family
My deepest sympathy in your loss of Murray - a true gentleman.
Lovely memories of days at the Wendon deer farm with John, Murray, Ken & Barry. With love, Judy Jeffrey
Judy Jeffrey, Gore
Sending our prayers and love to you June such a nice chap was your Murray .take it easy great memories Wayne and I had at your place all those years ago .
Christine Keith , Invercargill
TO JUNE AND FAMILY, I'm so sorry to see the passing of Murray . All my thoughts are with you today .
Valerie Pope , Invercargill
So sorry for your loss a blessing but never easy
My thoughts are with you today
Sending love
Judith Lamb, Dunedin
To June and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Murray. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Rest in Peace Murray.
Ross and Joy McKenzie, Otahuti
JUNE and family so sorry for your loss.He was a good bloke and friend to me.
Dennis Cairns
Dennis Cairns , Chatto Creek
June. My thoughts and condolences are with you and your family at this sad time. Treasure the lifetime of memories.
Noelene Keen., Ryal bush